Oil
IRGC tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed'
Vessels in the Gulf reported receiving messages warning that no ships were allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz, according to EU and UK agencies, though Iran has not confirmed any closure.
Iran triples oil loading rate as tensions rise with US, oil accumulating offshore - WSJ
Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, sources say
US, Ukraine discuss post-war reconstruction as Russia pummels grid
UK targets Russia's Transneft in new sanctions on fourth anniversary of Ukraine war
The sanctioning of Transneft, one of the world's largest pipeline firms, brings the number of people, companies, and ships sanctioned under Britain's Russia measures to more than 3,000.
Cuban military, medical advisers leave Venezuela as US pressure mounts on Rodriguez
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez faces US pressure to cut ties with Cuba, leading to the departure of Cuban security advisers and medical personnel from the country.
India seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance
India aims to prevent its waters from being used for ship-to-ship transfers that obscure the origin of oil cargoes, a source told Reuters.
US intercepts Iran-linked oil tanker en route from Caribbean to Indian Ocean
'The vessel tried to defy President [Donald] Trump’s quarantine, hoping to slip away,' a DoD statement read, adding, 'By land, air, or sea, we will find you and deliver justice.'
Trump, Netanyahu agree to increase economic pressure on Iran, primarly targeting oil to China
If China decides not to source its oil from Iran, economic pressure on Tehran would increase significantly
Maduro still 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez tells NBC
Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez defends Maduro as the rightful leader and signals diplomatic progress with the US, amid growing cooperation and oil sales.
US-led oil sales from Venezuela to bring in $5 billion in months, energy chief Wright tells NBC
Much of the oil is being refined in US refineries, and the administration of US President Donald Trump has handed over proceeds from the sales to Venezuela’s interim government, Chris Wright said.
Iran’s poorly maintained ‘dark fleet’ poses major risk for oil spill in Mideast - Guardian
Five of the ships were aging, very large crude carriers capable of holding about 300,000 tons of oil, meaning a single accident could dwarf past disasters, the report noted.
Trump administration weighs seizing Iranian oil tankers to further pressure Tehran - WSJ
The move would put significant pressure on Iran’s main source of revenue, according to US officials, but “faces many obstacles,” including concerns regarding Iranian retaliation.
Venezuela sends first oil shipment to Israel in years in sign of relations improving - Bloomberg
Israel's Bazan Group will be responsible for transporting the cargo, according to the report, although authorities have not publicly disclosed this.
