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Are newsrooms burying Iranian efforts to influence midterms? - opinion

The newsrooms that have scrutinized the war’s costs have overlooked a consequential account of Iran’s intentions: Iran has been targeting ships to keep oil prices high to influence the US midterms.

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (R) and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani arrive at the Governmental Palace during an official visit in Beirut on October 16, 2026.

Qatari electricity lifeline for Lebanon includes two power plants, LNG supply deal

An oil tanker docked at the Port of Fujairah, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2026.

Iran manages to ship some gas, jet fuel despite US blockade, sanctions, data shows

Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez (R) talks to First Vice President Pedro Infante during a session of the National Assembly in Caracas on September 23, 2026.

US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez amid deal for oilfield access


Iranians brace for Saturday fuel price surge as Islamic Republic's economy braces for worst

The proposal had been repeatedly postponed over fears it could trigger unrest similar to deadly protests sparked by a fuel price hike in 2019.

Iranians fill their vehicles at a petrol station in Tehran, on November 15, 2019. (STR/afp/AFP via Getty Images)

US seeks to arrange Netanyahu–Sisi meeting, pushing Israel to expand regional economic ties - Axios

The two leaders have not officially met since before the start of the Israel-Hamas War.

(L-R) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Gas field in Kurdistan Region of Iraq seeks restart after drone attack

Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field, vital for Kurdistan’s electricity, is preparing to restart production days after a drone attack halted operations, sparking widespread condemnation.

FILE PHOTO: The Khor Mor gas field after a rocket attack near Chamchamal, in Sulaymaniyah province, Iraq, November 27, 2025.

Drone attack suspends operations at major Iraq gas field, power cuts occur across Kurdish region

A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq causes major power outages in northern regions, damaging key infrastructure and halting gas supplies to power stations.

A fire blazes at Khor Mor Oil and Gas field following a drone strike, November 26, 2025.

US energy chief cancels Israel visit amid dispute over gas deal with Egypt

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright canceled his Israel visit over Eli Cohen’s refusal to approve a $35b gas export deal with Egypt.

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

INGL announces Israel's new deal to export natural gas to Egypt via two billion shekel pipeline

The planned length of the new line (Ramat Hovav–Ashalim–Nitzana) is about 65 km., and will allow the transfer of approximately six billion cubic meters (BCL) of natural gas per year to Egypt. 

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

Your Taxes: It's time for the maritime areas bill to become law

The bill will help Israel secure crown jewels in the Mediterranean offshore gas fields.

: London-based Energean's drill ship begins drilling at the Karish natural gas field offshore Israel in the east Mediterranean May 9, 2022.

Tanker truck explodes on Mexican highway, killing three and injuring 70

The city's fire department said the flames had been fully extinguished in and around the overturned tanker trailer, which had been hauling liquefied petroleum gas.

A man walks nex to the charred remains of a trailer, one of the vehicles damaged in a gas tanker explosion on Ignacio Zaragoza Avenue, where multiple individuals sustained burn injuries after the tanker overturned, in Mexico City, Mexico, September 10, 2025.

Gas and Gaza: Energy pact tests Israel – Egypt relations

A $35 billion Leviathan supply agreement collides with wartime politics as Jerusalem and Cairo test how far energy ties can stretch without breaking.

 The flags of Egypt, the Palestinian Authority, and Israel (illustrative)

Egypt to invest $400m in Israel gas pipeline

Egypt is a particularly large gas consumer, and despite having significant gas reserves of its own, it is struggling to meet its energy needs

 The platform for Leviathan, Israel’s largest gas field, is viewed from a helicopter near Haifa Bay.