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Escalation in the Persian Gulf reshapes the energy map: A window of opportunity for Venezuelan crude?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 days ago4 days ago024 mins

The recent escalation of tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran threatens not only the geopolitical stability of the Middle East but also global energy markets. While oil prices have surged and maritime insurers have restricted war-risk coverage in the Persian Gulf, experts warn about the fragility of the Iranian regime and the possible scenarios following the departure of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In this context, Venezuela emerges as a strategic actor capable of influencing global crude supply, in the event of prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Israel Attack Iran, Response Hits Bases Across the Region

Elias Ferrer6 days ago6 days ago011 mins

Since the early hours of Saturday, the armed forces of the United States and Israel bombed several targets inside Iran, which has already responded with bombings on military bases of the former in the region.

United States sanctions venezuelan and iranian network for cooperation on drones and missiles linked to iranian military complex

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 months ago2 months ago017 mins

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the designation of ten individuals and entities based in Venezuela and Iran, whom it accuses of participating in the proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ballistic missile components, and other Iranian military capabilities. This action is part of the context of the reimposition of United Nations sanctions against Tehran in 2025.

UN Security Council Rejects Extension of Sanctions Relief for Iran

Luis Alejandro Ruiz6 months ago6 months ago015 mins

On September 19, the UN Security Council voted on a draft resolution presented by the Republic of Korea, in its capacity as Council president, which sought to continue sanctions relief imposed on Iran under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The text did not pass: it received four votes in favor (Algeria, China, Pakistan, and Russia), nine against (Denmark, France, Greece, Panama, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Somalia, the United Kingdom, and the United States), and two abstentions (Guyana and South Korea itself).

Venezuela and Iran Seek to Strengthen Alliance in Response to U.S. Military Deployment in the Caribbean

Luis Alejandro Ruiz6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

Caracas and Tehran have once again closed ranks amid growing tensions with Washington. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, held a conversation in which they both denounced what they described as “intimidatory actions” by the United States following the deployment of military vessels in waters near Venezuela.

Escalation in the Persian Gulf reshapes the energy map: A window of opportunity for Venezuelan crude?

The United States and Israel Attack Iran, Response Hits Bases Across the Region

United States sanctions venezuelan and iranian network for cooperation on drones and missiles linked to iranian military complex

UN Security Council Rejects Extension of Sanctions Relief for Iran

Venezuela and Iran Seek to Strengthen Alliance in Response to U.S. Military Deployment in the Caribbean

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