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Apr 15, 2026 / Tyler Durden
Iran Halts All Petrochem Exports While Official Signals Compromise Strait Passage Opening, As Negotiators Cite 'Progress'
Iran Halts All Petrochem Exports While Official Signals Compromise Strait Passage Opening, As Negotiators Cite 'Progress'
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The Iran war is "very close to over" with authorities in Tehran eager to agree a peace deal, Trump says, adding: "We've beaten them militarily." Axios cites 'progress' toward framework to end war. Iran state media says halt to all petrochemical exports, RTRS cites possible compromise on strait passage.
AP/Bloomberg reporting the two sides have an "in principle agreement" to pursue further diplomacy; however, this is batted down as 'unconfirmed' by Tehran & a US...
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Feb 16, 2026 / Dave DeCamp
US Troops Arrive in Nigeria To Train Nigerian Military
The Nigerian military announced on Monday that about 100 US troops have arrived in Nigeria to help train Nigerian soldiers as the Trump administration continues to deepen US involvement in the country. The 100 troops are the first to arrive as part of a deployment of 200 US soldiers to Nigeria, which was announced by […]
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Mar 25, 2026 / Tyler Durden
WTI Steady After Biggest Cushing Crude Build In 3 Years; Imports From Venezuela Highest Since 2019
WTI Steady After Biggest Cushing Crude Build In 3 Years; Imports From Venezuela Highest Since 2019
Oil prices remain lower this morning, following the US proposal for a ceasefire with Iran, but off the lows following Iran's rejection.
“From the Iranian perspective, Trump’s actions this week have demonstrated that the US can be pressured when Iran threatens further escalation,” said Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, chief analyst at A/S Global Risk Management.
Futures had already pared losses as Tehran fired a new wave of missiles at Israel, and signaled little willingness to compromise. Iran’s...
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