1. Deal survives The deal’s supporters and the Trump administration convince Congress not to reimpose, or “snap back”, US nuclear sanctions on Iran, which would put Washington in violation of Continue Reading
Europe is scrambling to come up with a contingency plan in the face of a U.S. threat to end the nuclear deal with Iran—a move that lends a high level Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia continues to lead the charge in terms of the OPEC production cut deal – not only by keeping exports in check, but also by clearly communicating its next Continue Reading
Few would describe Mohammed Al-Arefe as a defender of women’s rights. In one infamous video, the Saudi cleric explains exactly how a man should beat his wife. But when the Continue Reading
The KRG fears federal Iraqi forces are plotting a “major attack” days after tensions combusted into two, hour-long firefights near the disputed Bai Hassan oil field. Peshmerga deploys on the Continue Reading
For much of the past month, the Kurdistan referendum on independence and its possible implications for the region have dominated news headlines from the Middle East. The fate of Kurdistan-controlled Continue Reading
Oil prices are bound to remain low over the next couple of years, but two potential events could send them either higher than today’s levels or sinking into the $30s—new Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump finds himself under immense pressure as he considers de-certifying the international nuclear deal with Iran, a move that would ignore warnings from inside and Continue Reading
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would soon reveal his strategy toward Iran and that he alone would decide on it, despite disagreement among his top advisers. Earlier Wednesday, Continue Reading
The Kurds in Syria are vying for control over oil-rich areas in the country with the Syrian Arab army, Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem told his Russian counterpart on Wednesday. Continue Reading
