The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker “Asahi Princess” is made ready off the coast of the Syrian Baniyas port refinery, along the Mediterranean Sea on on April 15, 2026. Iraq has begun exporting crude using tanker trucks through Syria, its oil ministry said, as an official said oil revenue last month dropped more than 70 percent…
World shares were mixed Friday even after Wall Street set another record, as investors watched for signs of more U.S.-Iran talks and an extension of the ceasefire of the Iran war that is expiring next week. Oil prices fell Friday, while U.S. futures edged up. President Trump suggested Thursday that he’s open to extending the…
A view of the vessels passing through Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the strait be reopened, seen in Oman on April 08, 2026. Shadi J. H. Alassar | Anadolu | Getty Images Iran on Friday declared the Strait of Hormuz completely…
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.
