US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war - AP News

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war  AP News

As Iran War Drags On, Europe Wants to Avoid a New Migration Crisis

A decade ago, a surge in migration to Europe spurred the far-right’s rise. European leaders now fear the Iran war could set off another crisis, and they have taken tentative steps to prepare.

By Jim Tankersley, Jeanna Smialek and Ben Hubbard

EU countries see echoes of Syrian migration crisis in Iran war fears

Also in this newsletter: Europe’s Greens make a pitch to join the centrist coalition

What are Iran’s options as war goes on?

Tehran defiant as US and Israeli attacks continue.

US seeks to curb soaring petrol prices

The Trump administration is taking steps to curb rising energy costs, as it continues to wage war in the Middle East. The US is easing sanctions on Venezuela, and suspending a century-old shipping law, in an effort to get more oil supplies into the global market. Oil prices continues to rise, with crude topping $109 per barrel, as Gulf energy infrastructure was targeted by strikes. Also in the show - the UN's maritime agency seeks safe passage for sailors trapped by the conflict.

By Kate MOODY

Tehran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy facilities after Israel hits Iranian gas field

Iran is intensifying its attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbors’ energy infrastructure as it hits back following an Israeli attack on its main natural gas field

By Jon Gambrell,David Rising and Sam Metz

U.S. eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

The Treasury issued a broad authorization allowing Petróleos de Venezuela S.A., or PDVSA, to directly sell Venezuelan oil to U.S. companies and on global markets

Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence finds - The Straits Times

Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence finds  The Straits Times

Strikes hit world's largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel killed Iran's intelligence minister as it kept up its campaign against the Islamic Republic’s top leadership and reportedly attacked an Iranian offshore natural gas field Wednesday, as the war escalated pressure on the region’s economic lifeblood: energy. Iran condemned the strike on its massive South Pars natural gas field, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warning of “uncontrollable consequences" that "could engulf the entire world.” Iran escala

By The Korea Herald

U.S. encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, but Damascus is hesitant, sources say

Five sources said Syria is reluctant to embark on such a mission for fear of being sucked into the war in the Middle East and inflaming sectarian tensions.

Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence finds

Tulsi Gabbard, a Trump ally who is director of national intelligence, shares conclusion in written testimony

By AFP

China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips - Arab News

China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips  Arab News

Prolonged Iran war could push global hunger to record levels: WFP

Tens of millions more people ​could face acute hunger if the Iran war continues ⁠through to June, according ⁠to a new analysis from the World Food Programme (WFP) released on Tuesd...

Iran wasn’t rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence finds

Trump said after the June 2025 bombing that the United States had completely destroyed Iran's nuclear sites, but since his latest war he has maintained that Tehran was nonetheless weeks away from a nuclear bomb and that he had to act. The post Iran wasn’t rebuilding nuclear enrichment, US intelligence finds appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah