Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows
IRGC commander says oil flows through US-supervised route in Hormuz are ‘negligible’.

IRGC commander says oil flows through US-supervised route in Hormuz are ‘negligible’.









The investments come as Trump seeks to tout the Republican Party’s economic record ahead of the US midterm races.
The deaths appear to be the first at the hands of Somali pirates in more than a decade.
Both sides remain interested in a diplomatic settlement but differ on how to achieve one.
Experts say use of modified Iranian defence system could alter the balance in the fight for the Red Sea.

Public transport drivers in Manila begin a three-day strike over soaring fuel prices.
Gold hits seven-week low; silver follows suit and records a nearly 5 percent loss.
The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to look for alternatives to export its oil.
Brent crude rises more than 3 percent to top $107 a barrel as Washington dismisses Tehran’s proposal to end war.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared for war to resume, ‘even if it comes to a doomsday war’.
There are fears of renewed fighting between the US and Iran, after President Trump rejected a deal.