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Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
ByIvan Penn and Rebecca F. Elliott April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.

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Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports
ByAlan Rappeport April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.

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UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets
ByVivian Nereim April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC’s influence.

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The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can
ByIvan Penn April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source.

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Iran and U.S. Sink Into Awkward Limbo of ‘No War, No Peace’
ByErika Solomon April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

Each side is betting it can last longer than the other, analysts say. But there are risks in a stalemate without a deal.

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Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes in Lebanon, as Iran Talks Remain on Hold
ByAaron Boxerman April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

Cease-fires in Lebanon and Iran are on shaky ground, with military attacks flaring and direct talks between Washington and Tehran to end their war stalled.

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Kushner and Witkoff Traveling to Pakistan to Resume Iran Talks
ByLuke Broadwater, Farnaz Fassihi and Euan Ward April 24, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister has already arrived in the country, state media reported. He was believed to be carrying a written response to a U.S. proposal to end the war.

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Trump Extends Waiver Allowing Foreign Ships to Move Goods Between U.S. Ports
ByPeter Eavis April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

The move was intended to ensure the flow of fuel in the United States, but some economists say it might reduce gas prices for consumers only a small amount.

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Rubio Says Iran’s Soccer Team Can Attend World Cup
ByQasim Nauman April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that while the players were welcome, anyone accompanying them who has links to the Iranian military would be denied entry.

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U.S. Forces Board a 2nd Tanker They Say Is Carrying Oil From Iran
ByEric Schmitt April 23, 2026

It was the second such action this week, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Tehran.

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