Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Markets jumped and oil prices fell after reports that the U.S. and Iran are close to a one-page memorandum that could end the regional war, though key details remain contested.
Read the storyConflicting claims followed strikes on Russia's Primorsk port and nearby oil tankers. This piece separates frontline narratives from the technical, financial, and environmental realities.
Read the storyOil prices surged to their highest level since 2022 after reports of US strike planning against Iran, sparking market turmoil and geopolitical debate.
Read the storyThe Trump administration has extended the Jones Act waiver as oil hits 06 per barrel. Is this consumer protection or a signal of maritime collapse?
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