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Saudi East-West pipeline hit again as Yemen fighting shifts toward Red Sea chokepoints

Oil flows through Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline were reported halted after a fresh strike on a pumping station near Khurais, east of Riyadh, according to a source in the kingdom’s energy sector cited by AFP. The Houthis said they had carried out missile and drone attacks on Aramco sites in the Riyadh area and at […]

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Egypt and Libya Explore 800-Kilometre Oil Pipeline Linking Tobruk and Alexandria

Africa, Middle East / ENM

Egypt and Libya are considering a proposed 800-kilometre oil pipeline linking the eastern Libyan port of Tobruk with Alexandria on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, according to an analysis published by energy researcher Francesco Sassi. The proposal has gained attention amid heightened concerns over the security of oil supplies and maritime transport routes in the region. The

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EU Ministers Meet Following Ceuta Migration Crisis

Middle East / ENM

European interior and migration ministers have expressed strong support for Spain following an emergency meeting on the recent migration crisis in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa. The discussions focused on the large-scale arrival of migrants, the humanitarian consequences of the incident, and the European Union’s broader approach to managing migration

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Oman Proposes Joint Management of the Strait of Hormuz

Middle East / ENM

Oman has proposed the establishment of a regional body to oversee the joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest diplomatic initiative aimed at improving security and cooperation in one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors. According to Omani officials, the proposal has received support from several countries across the Gulf

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The New U.S.–Saudi Nuclear Agreement Could Reshape Middle Eastern Geopolitics

Middle East, Uncategorized / ENM

An overview of the analysis by Francesco Sassi The recently signed nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia is being presented by both governments as a framework for expanding civilian nuclear cooperation. However, energy geopolitics analyst Francesco Sassi argues that its implications extend well beyond commercial energy development and could influence the

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Middle East Conflict Reignites as Israel-Iran Strikes Target Critical Infrastructure

Middle East / ENM

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran collapsed overnight, reigniting fears of a broader regional conflict and sending shockwaves through global energy markets after both sides exchanged direct military strikes targeting strategic infrastructure. According to reports, Tehran accused Israel of carrying out an attack in Beirut, prompting a retaliatory response from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard

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Iran: Heightened Global Maritime and Energy Pressure

Middle East / ENM

Recent verified reporting indicates that Iran has formalised a new administrative body, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), tasked with regulating maritime traffic and coordinating vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints. The move has been widely interpreted by analysts as part of a broader effort by

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Strait of Hormuz closure troubles the China-Russia relationship

Middle East / ENM

Despite public displays of solidarity between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping during recent meetings in Beijing, shifting global energy dynamics are placing new strains on the Sino-Russian relationship. Analysts say the ongoing crisis around the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping energy markets and forcing both countries to reconsider long-standing assumptions about their strategic partnership. For

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“Iran and Iraq Reach Deal to Allow Iraqi Oil Through Strait of Hormuz”

Middle East / ENM

Baghdad and Tehran appear to have reached an agreement allowing Iraqi oil shipments to resume transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to statements attributed to Iraqi and Iranian officials on Monday. The reported arrangement would grant Iraqi tankers a form of exemption from restrictions Iran has imposed on maritime traffic in the

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Reported Drone Strike on Oil Tanker in Dubai Raises Concerns Over Gulf Energy Security

Middle East / ENM

Unverified reports circulating on social media have described a drone strike on a large oil tanker in the port of Dubai, raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of energy infrastructure in the Gulf region amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Claims and available information According to posts published on X (formerly Twitter) by analyst Francesco Sassi, a

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