Iran-Europe nuclear talks set for Friday in Istanbul

Iran-Europe nuclear talks set for Friday in Istanbul

Iran, Britain, France and Germany have agreed to resume nuclear talks on Friday in Istanbul, Iran’s Press TV reported on Sunday. Iran will send deputy foreign ministers Kazem Gharibabadi and Majid Takht-Ravanchi to represent the country in Friday’s talks, Iran International English reported, citing Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. Tehran’s agreement came after the European …

Iran replaces air defenses damaged in June war with Israel

Iran replaces air defenses damaged in June war with Israel

Iran has replaced air defense systems damaged during last month’s conflict with Israel, according to remarks by Mahmoud Mousavi, deputy operations chief of Iran’s regular army, published Sunday by Defah Press. “Some of our air defenses were damaged… but our colleagues used domestic resources and pre-arranged systems to restore airspace security,” Mousavi said. The June …

Oil Prices Will See a Significant Upside Move

Oil Prices Will See a Significant Upside Move

  Standard Chartered believes the market significantly overestimates OPEC’s spare oil production capacity, suggesting a potential $15/barrel upside for oil prices. Both Standard Chartered and Goldman Sachs have a bullish outlook on oil prices for different timeframes, citing factors like supply disruptions and low spare capacity. The article also predicts a strong rally in natural …

Kurdistan Halt Oil Production After Drone Attacks….. Oil Rises on Tight Supply

Kurdistan Halt Oil Production After Drone Attacks….. Oil Rises on Tight Supply

Drone Strikes Cripple Oil Production Infrastructure In Iraq’s Kurdistan Several oilfields operated by foreign companies in Iraq’s semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan have halted production in the past few hours following attacks with explosive-laden drones on infrastructure at the fields. On Tuesday, a drone attack forced the suspension of production at the Sarsang oilfield, operated by a …

US, Israel said to discuss additional attacks on Iran

US, Israel said to discuss additional attacks on Iran

Officials from the United States and Israel are supposedly considering possible additional attacks on less-damaged Iranian nuclear infrastructure if Tehran doesn’t resume negotiations with the US soon, or starts reconstruction of nuclear facilities, NBC News reported on Thursday. According to the media outlet which cited sources with knowledge of the matter, the latest assessment from …

Israel strikes in Damascus as clashes between government and Druze minority rage on

Israel strikes in Damascus as clashes between government and Druze minority rage on

  Violence erupted in the predominantly Druze city of Suweida on Sunday, two days after a Druze merchant was reportedly abducted while travelling by road to Damascus. On Tuesday, after two days of the deadly clashes, Israel said it had bombed Syrian government forces around Suweida. Syrian forces have been accused of also attacking the Druze. …

Putin, unfazed by Trump, will fight on and could take more of Ukraine

Putin, unfazed by Trump, will fight on and could take more of Ukraine

Putin will fight on until West engages with his terms, sources say Putin’s appetite for territory may increase as Russia advances, sources say Trump on Monday promised arms to Ukraine, threatened sanctions on Russia Sources close to Kremlin say economic pressure will not force Putin to change course MOSCOW, July 15 (Reuters) – President Vladimir …

Trump may allow Ukraine to use ATACMS on Russia

Trump may allow Ukraine to use ATACMS on Russia

United States President Donald Trump could allow Ukraine to use ATACMS missiles for strikes deep into Russia’s territory, the Washington Post reported, citing people familiar with his plans. According to the source, Trump’s newly announced military assistance to Kiev will be worth $10 billion and may include authorization to use the 18 ATACMS missiles already …