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So Iran Closes the Strait of Hormuz, Let’s See What Bessent’s Economic Isolation of Iran Could Look Like

August 16, 2026August 16, 2026 Clark Savage619

As the Iran-U.S. conflict grinds toward the six-month mark in mid-August 2026, Tehran continues to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz—the critical chokepoint through which roughly one-fifth of global oil and LNG once flowed—while the United States maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports and escalates economic pressure. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled […]

Tankers and Ships Going Dark to Transit the Strait of Hormuz

May 29, 2026 Clark Savage1161

In the wake of the ongoing 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis, a growing number of tankers and commercial vessels are deliberately switching off their Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders—commonly known as “going dark”—to navigate the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. There is a difference between “Going Dark” and a Tanker in the Dark Fleet” – […]

Japan-Bound Oil Tanker Clears Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Tensions

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 Clark Savage2663

In a notable development for global energy markets still reeling from disruptions in the Persian Gulf, a Japan-bound crude oil tanker has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, identified as the Eneos Endeavor and owned by Japanese refiner Eneos, is the second Japan-bound tanker to clear the critical chokepoint since U.S. and Israeli […]

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker and Attacks US Forces in Strait of Hormuz: Escalation Threatens Fragile Ceasefire and Global Oil Flows

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Clark Savage1979

In a sharp escalation near the world’s most critical energy chokepoint, Iran and the United States clashed overnight in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran accusing Washington of targeting an Iranian-flagged oil tanker and then launching missile, drone, and small-boat attacks on three US Navy destroyers. The incident, which both sides described as defensive, comes […]

Refineries Under Attack Globally

March 23, 2026March 28, 2026 Clark Savage2022

Energy News Beat Special Report – March 2026 Escalating conflicts have turned oil refineries into strategic targets worldwide. Ukrainian drone campaigns continue to hammer Russian facilities, while the 2026 Iran war (U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation across the Gulf) has triggered widespread damage to refineries, terminals, and related gas infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, […]

Iran\’s Retaliatory Strike: Is De-Escalation the Key?

June 24, 2025 Clark Savage261

Daily Standup Top Stories The Iran Retaliatory Strike on the U.S. Airbase in Qatar: A Page from the De-Escalation Playbook June 23, 2025 Clark Savage On June 23, 2025, Iran launched a missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a key U.S. military hub in the Middle East, in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes. […]

The Oil Price Shock No One Saw Coming: Navigating the New Energy Landscape

June 23, 2025 Clark Savage221

The global energy market is reeling from an unexpected shock that has sent Brent crude prices soaring toward $80 and potentially beyond. Just weeks ago, analysts were forecasting an oversupplied oil market with Brent averaging around $60. The International Energy Agency (IEA) and commodity experts were confident in a stable, if not bearish, outlook. But […]

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So Iran Closes the Strait of Hormuz, Let’s See What Bessent’s Economic Isolation of Iran Could Look Like

Tankers and Ships Going Dark to Transit the Strait of Hormuz

Japan-Bound Oil Tanker Clears Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Tensions

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker and Attacks US Forces in Strait of Hormuz: Escalation Threatens Fragile Ceasefire and Global Oil Flows

Refineries Under Attack Globally

Iran\’s Retaliatory Strike: Is De-Escalation the Key?

The Oil Price Shock No One Saw Coming: Navigating the New Energy Landscape

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