Iran and Oman agree on new Hormuz route, Tehran says

Iran and Oman agree on new Hormuz route, Tehran says

Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the final touches on arrangements for jointly managing the passage, Tehran’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Iran has seized de facto control of the strait, a strategic waterway for the global energy trade, since the United States and…

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Strong shekel pressures Israeli high-tech

Strong shekel pressures Israeli high-tech

The shekel’s rise to levels not seen in decades was interpreted by the markets as a vote of confidence in the Israeli economy. Yet in the economy’s strongest sector, that same sign of strength sounds more like an alarm bell. What appears from the outside to be a badge of economic excellence looks from within…

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‘Free and Open,’ US Confirms Key Shipping Route Is Open as Iran Talks Near Breakthrough, Oil Prices Sli

‘Free and Open,’ US Confirms Key Shipping Route Is Open as Iran Talks Near Breakthrough, Oil Prices Sli

8 US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Fresh diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East have raised hopes that one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes could remain fully operational despite weeks of regional conflict. The United States has confirmed that commercial vessels continue to move safely through the Strait of Hormuz while…

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Azerbaijan: Geopolitical tensions bring both risks and opportunities

Azerbaijan: Geopolitical tensions bring both risks and opportunities

Event Geopolitical tensions are reshaping Azerbaijan’s geoeconomic position. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe has intensified its efforts to diversify its energy supplies and trade routes, increasing Azerbaijan’s importance as both an energy supplier and a transit country. These developments create significant economic opportunities, although regional instability continues to expose the country to security risks….

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