- Iran tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
- Tensions in the Middle East are rising, linked to the US-Israel war with Iran, impacting global oil prices and shipping costs, with Oman in the region.
- The Middle East is experiencing global instability due to the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.
- Conflict in the Middle East is causing elevated uncertainty, monitored by bodies such as the Federal Open Market Committee.
US sanctions pressure Russia while a deal allows Iranian oil to reach global markets amid Middle East conflict.
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Updated Jun 18
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What happened
US sanctions pressure Russia while a deal allows Iranian oil to reach global markets amid Middle East conflict.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rouhani secured an oil-for-goods swap with Russia, allowing sanctioned Russian oil to reach Asian customers.Sub-event
Iran war causes biggest disruption to global energy markets, while US sanctions pressure Russia.1 source
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The entities involved
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Rosneft
Russian energy company
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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