France Seizes ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker, Stepping Up Pressure on Russia June 26, 2026 By John Irish France’s navy seized another tanker it said was linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” on Thursday, underscoring the escalation this year...
Trump Says US Will Hit Iran ‘Very Hard Tonight,’ Wants Control of Energy Infrastructure June 11, 2026 By Parisa Hafezi, John Irish and Susan Heavey President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would hit Iran “very hard tonight” and wanted at some point...
Why Is it so Easy for Iran to Shut the Strait of Hormuz? March 16, 2026 By Sarah Young and John Irish Following through on an old threat, Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off a vital waterway that...
European Commission to Propose Floating Russian Oil Price Cap July 11, 2025 By Julia Payne and John Irish The European Commission is expected to propose a floating Russian oil price cap this week as part of a new...
Most G-7 Members Ready to Lower Russian Oil Price Cap Without US June 12, 2025 By Julia Payne and John Irish Most countries in the Group of Seven nations are prepared to go it alone and lower the G-7 price cap...