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Russian Warship Conducts Live-Fire Drill Near United Kingdom Coast

Russian Warship Conducts Live-Fire Drill Near United Kingdom Coast

London, Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
A Russian warship escorting shadow fleet oil tankers conducted an unprecedented live-fire drill just 74 kilometers off the United Kingdom coast, forcing a shadowing British vessel to reposition.

Iraq and Syria Agree to Rebuild Strategic Oil Pipeline to Mediterranean

Iraq and Syria Agree to Rebuild Strategic Oil Pipeline to Mediterranean

Baghdad, Saturday, 18 July 2026.
Backed by a U.S. consortium, this restored pipeline will transport two million barrels of oil daily, bypassing the volatile Strait of Hormuz to secure global energy markets.

Iran Closes Key Global Oil Route Indefinitely Following Reinstated U.S. Blockade

Iran Closes Key Global Oil Route Indefinitely Following Reinstated U.S. Blockade

Tehran, Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Following a reinstated U.S. naval blockade, Iran has indefinitely closed the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off a critical waterway that handles one-fifth of global petroleum.