Russia is likely trying to exploit the conflict in the Middle East to expand its influence, war experts say
As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, Russia is looking at ways to exploit the situation for its own interests, according to military experts.
How would oil prices react to a full-scale war in the Middle East?
Oil markets are closely watching the Middle East conflict as prices start to rise, amid concerns of a full-scale war. Helima Croft, Global Head of Commodity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, explains what could happen in the near future.
Oil gains near-4% on supply concerns as Middle East conflict intensifies
Oil prices strengthened on Thursday on investor concern that a widening Middle East conflict could pose a threat to crude oil flows from the region. Brent crude futures were up $2.82, or 3.82%, at $76.
Oil shock? How OPEC+ could soften the blow if the Middle East conflict hits supply.
Oil prices have climbed so far this week, with traders worried that Israel may decide to hit Iran’s oil infrastructure in retaliation to Tehran’s missile attack — but the market has a not-so-secret cushion that could help offset any loss of output.
Crude Oil Climbs on Middle East War Escalation
Conflicts have continued to grow in the Middle East, giving crude oil prices a big boost. Oil has been locked in a downward trend over the past month, down 14% from a multi-month high close of $83.88 a barrel.
Russia's Novak says market wary of oil supply cuts due to Middle East conflict
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday that oil prices have increased as markets do not rule out a decline in oil supply due to the conflict in the Middle East. In televised comments after a meeting of top OPEC+ ministers kept oil output policy unchanged,
Russia, Iran, China expected to use AI to try to influence US election, report says
The U.S. sees a growing threat of Russia, Iran and China attempting to influence the Nov. 5 elections, including by using ...
US must wake up to the danger of Iran’s ‘axis of evil’ ties to Russia, China
The revisionist powers China, Russia and Iran share a hatred of America, the values it champions and the world order it ...
Israel strike suspected near Russian air base in Syria which transported weapons for Iran
Israel is suspected of launching missiles overnight into Syria, striking close to a Russian air base believed to house ...
Russia-Iran ties in spotlight as Russian PM visits Iran
The two countries have had decades of ties, but their increasing warmth is due to their shared anti-Western views. Russia’s ...
Hezbollah and the Russia-Iran Link
The Biden administration prides itself on managing allies, but it is failing with Ukraine and Israel.
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Russia-Iran Relations in the Rising Axis
The Biden administration’s futile quest for a diplomatic solution with Iran precipitated the Islamic Republic’s largest ...
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US names Russia, Iran, China as biggest threats to presidential election
Russia, Iran, and China pose the most significant threats to critical infrastructure and democratic institutions in the ...
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US suspects Russia, China, Iran may use AI to influence election
The U.S. has warned of an increasing threat from Russia, Iran and China using artificial intelligence to spread ...
Iran’s Russia Problem
Iran’s newish president and foreign minister could hardly be more different in demeanor. President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks ...
The CIA is asking informants for secret tips in the national languages of Iran, North Korea and China
The CIA has released instructions in Farsi, Mandarin and Korean to make it safer for tipsters and informants to communicate ...
Russia begins evacuating its citizens from Lebanon
Russia has started evacuating citizens from Lebanon and a special flight left Beirut on Thursday with the family members of ...
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Russia and Iran Strengthen Ties with Plans to Link Russia to the Persian Gulf
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's recent visit to Iran signals the preparation of what could be termed a "contract ...