Link:https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-mulls-plan-disrupt-irans-oil-by-halting-vessels-sea-2025-03-06/ The article from Reuters discusses the U.S. government’s consideration of a plan to intervene Iran’s oil exports by intercepting vessels at sea. This move is part of greater effort to enforce sanctions on Iran’s oil sector, which provides revenue for the Iranian government. U.S. officials are exploring the idea of stopping and inspecting ships suspected of transporting Iranian oil, even… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/8/bully-irans-khamenei-rejects-trump-demands-for-nuclear-talks In terms of the balance of power in the Middle East, the US has been working to increase the influence of Israel and put down rival states such as Iran. Trump has always been a very staunch supporter of Israel, as highlighted by his current strike down of many pro-Palestinian protests throughout America. Iranian Supreme Leader… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/4/arab-leaders-meet-to-discuss-egypts-53bn-gaza-plan In response to the US’s proposal to expel Gaza’s residents and redevelop the Palestinian territory, Egypt, endorsed by Arab leaders, has created a counterproposal for the rebuilding of Gaza. Arab leaders who endorsed Egypt’s plan include leaders of the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Egypt’s plan is to begin with a phase based upon geographic recovery,… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/syria-vows-rid-itself-assads-chemical-weapons-legacy-2025-03-05/ In the wake of the al-Assad regime in Syria, the foreign minister has vowed to finally rid the state of chemical weapons, calling upon the international community for assistance. Speaking during closed door meetings in The Hague, FM al-Shibani reflected on Syria’s past of chemical warfare. During the Assad regime, the Syrian government used nerve agents… Read more »
