#gulf-region-geopolitics

#gulf-region-geopolitics

The president meets with energy executives frequently to get their feedback on domestic and international energy markets. Topics included domestic production, progress in Venezuela, oil futures, natural gas and shipping.

We could provide mine-clearance vessels we are good at that, Merz said, adding that a sound legal basis would be needed for such an intervention.

Brent crude hit a record price since the war began on 28 February, surging more than 13% in 24 hours, marking the highest level since 2022.

Sajjad's despair captures the suspended reality of millions in the Iranian capital. The absence of bombing does not equate to peace, as stark disparities in recovery persist across the city.

It's a bit of a stalemate. Both sides feel like they have leverage, and I think both sides are right to feel that way. It seems the Trump administration does not feel time pressure; they don't feel a need to cave on any of their objectives at the moment. Iran probably feels the same way.

The ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran is creating significant challenges for Gulf Arab nations, which are already feeling the economic strain from rising tensions and instability in the region.

Even post-conflict, we expect [that] some of the trade flows [will] tend to reset rather than return to what they were before the war, said Rob Wilson of the energy data and consulting firm East Daley Analytics.