🔴 Israel, several Gulf countries hold talks on alternative oil and gas export routes bypassing Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb Strait - Israel's Hayom News
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Iran and Oman have reportedly agreed that all ships transiting Hormuz have to go through an Iran-controlled corridor, and are finalizing tolls of 3, 5, or 7%. This would close off the path outside Iranian waters the US encouraged ships to use during the MOU, then started bombing again to keep open.
Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters, in one of th...
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🚨🚨 One of the key avenues for #Russian #sanctions #evasion of sensitive and dual-use goods from the #EU and the #UK is through #indian supply chains. Strong report by @glanktree.bsky.social for @politico.eu: www.politico.eu/article/russ...
Russia importing sensitive UK, EU tech through India, data shows
Researchers tracked around 50,000 sensitive and dual-use goods reaching Russia via India since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, raising questions as Britain and the EU deepen trade ties with New Delhi…
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US-Iran war looms over Britain’s economy
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Andy Burnham said Thursday he “can't ignore” Britain's North Sea oil and gas resources — a point he stressed to Donald Trump last week. www.politico.eu/article/andy...
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Russian defense and security firms are using supply chains in India to import thousands of security-linked goods originally made in Europe, new data tracking the scale of the trade shared with POLITICO shows. www.politico.eu/article/russ...
Russia importing sensitive UK, EU tech through India, data shows
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Russian defense and security firms are using supply chains in India to import thousands of security-linked goods originally made in Europe, new data tracking the scale of the trade shared with POLITICO shows.
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European allies are refusing to support a U.S. push to create a joint Strait of Hormuz patrol until they see an enduring ceasefire in the Iran war — the latest sign that Washington’s repeated bashing of its closest friends has carried consequences. www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
Allies shrug as US pushes for Strait of Hormuz patrol
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