Oil price volatility: there is no sign of let-up!

Crude oil prices retreated this week as President Trump paused military action against Iran, reportedly following a Pakistani request to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. By Friday evening, WTI and Brent benchmarks fell to $95.42 and $101.29 respectively, dropping significantly from recent peaks. Thi…

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Project Freedom: the UAE under attack for second consecutive day!

The geopolitical situation in the Persian Gulf has reached a fever pitch following President Trump’s sudden launch of Project Freedom, an initiative intended to break the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and release hundreds of trapped international vessels. Since the operation began, rhetoric betw…

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Brazil’s Sweet Switch amid Global Energy Crisis

As the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz continues without a sustainable solution, there are clear indications that the impact will spill into realms beyond energy supply. The price of fertilizer, for instance, is already increasing, which will in turn affect global food prices in the near future. In a…

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Crude Divorce: UAE Quits OPEC Amid Geopolitical Firestorm

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), founded in 1960 by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela, faced a historic shift on Tuesday when the United Arab Emirates announced its departure from the cartel.  The UAE, one of the group's most influential producers, had …

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Iran’s Oil Infrastructure: Facing a Perilous "Hard Ceiling"

As the U.S. counter-blockade remains in place without any sign of a breakthrough, there are clear indications that Iran is going to suffer beyond losing its vital revenue from the sale of oil. In fact, it is much more damaging than the loss of petrodollar in the long run. It is the damage to the inf…

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War in Iran: President Trump cancels the meeting at eleventh hour!

President Donald Trump has canceled a high-stakes meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan, between U.S. representatives and an Iranian delegation. The decision coincided with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s departure from the Pakistani capital for subsequent diplomatic visits to Oman and Russia. Fo…

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The Wednesday Ultimatum: Why the Brief Calm in the Strait of Hormuz is Fading Fast

The infectious optimism that President Trump displayed on Friday, suggesting a deal with Iran was imminent, has since faded as both sides issue conflicting signals. On Friday, Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was fully open for shipping without restrictions. President Trump corroborated this but a…

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US-Iran Talks Fail: what's next for the navigation through Strait of Hormuz?

The collapse of US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan on Saturday signals a dangerous new phase in regional instability. Despite four marathon sessions, the talks ended abruptly without a breakthrough or a scheduled return to the table. The only significant thing that happened appeared to be the rare ha…

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D-day for Middle East and Oil Prices

With only a few hours remaining before President Trump's 8 p.m. EST deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an eerie silence has settled over the Middle East. President Trump has vowed to target Iran's energy infrastructure if they do not comply, likely with support from the Israel…

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NATO: world's top military alliance under severe strain

NATO, the world's most formidable military alliance, is currently facing its most severe crisis following President Trump’s announcement that he is considering a permanent withdrawal. As he prepares to address the nation, Trump is expected to highlight U.S. military successes against Iran while…

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Kharg Island: Iran's "Crown Jewel" in the Crosshairs!

The US military believes it has significantly neutralized Iranian missile and drone threats by depleting their stockpiles and launchers, though continued strikes against Gulf targets prove Iran retains some capabilities. US and Israeli officials claim to have hit over 6,000 military targets, a blow…

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Oil prices keep rising despite record release of barrels from reserves

Crude oil prices rose again on Thursday despite record-breaking government interventions on Wednesday in light of the attack on oil tankers and refineries across the Middle East.  On Wednesday, three oil tankers were reportedly attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which over…

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Failed Oman Talks, the Looming Shadow of Targeted Strikes, and the Imminent Threat to Global Oil Stability

The third round of mediated talks in Geneva between the United States and Iran concluded this February 2026 without a breakthrough. While Omani mediators and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed significant progress and intense engagement, Washington remains deeply dissatisfied.  Presiden…

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Red Lines in Geneva: Military Escalation and the Looming Shadow over the Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran are convening in Geneva, Switzerland, today for a second round of negotiations centered on four core issues. While Iran insists on limiting the agenda to uranium enrichment, the United States and Israel are pushing to include Iran’s ballistic missile program and its suppo…

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Shadows of June: The Strategic Calculus Behind the Trump-Netanyahu Summit

President Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit, set against the backdrop of rapidly evolving military escalation in the Middle East. Following a closed-door session with a select group of officials, President Trump emerged …

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