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Analysis

Trump Wants to 'Take Iran's Oil': What Seizing Kharg Island Would Mean

President Trump told the Financial Times he wants to 'take the oil in Iran,' with US officials eyeing Kharg Island — the terminal handling 90% of Iran's crude exports. Oil surged to $116.12 on the…

Mar 30, 2026

Economics

Iran's Hormuz Toll Booth: How Tehran Is Collecting Fees in Chinese Yuan

Iran has established a de facto toll system at the Strait of Hormuz, allowing select vessels passage in…

Mar 28, 2026

Economics

Syria's $10.5 Billion Budget 2026: Al-Sharaa's Economic Vision After 15 Years of War

Syria's new government has approved a 2026 budget of approximately $10.5 billion — the most ambitious fiscal framework…

Mar 23, 2026

Analysis

The Hormuz Split: Why India and China Get Cheap Oil While Americans Pay $3.84 at the Pump

Mar 19, 2026