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UAE's Gargash warns of prolonged regional uncertainty, says US-Iran settlement appears difficult

UAE's Gargash warns of prolonged regional uncertainty, says US-Iran settlement appears difficult

By Alexander Cornwell ABU DHABI, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Senior Emirati official Anwar Gargash warned on Monday that the region could face a prolonged period of uncertainty, saying a comprehensive political settlement between the United States and Iran to end the more than eight-month war appeared to be

Oil falls almost 5% as Trump signals restraint on Iran

Oil falls almost 5% as Trump signals restraint on Iran

By Georgina McCartney LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Brent crude futures were down almost 5% on Monday after hitting their lowest since early September, after US President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of renewed strikes on Iran, though attacks continued on ships near the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress

Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress

WASHINGTON/CAIRO, Nov 8 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz.

Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress

Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress

Emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels decreased slightly this year due to the Iran war

India Enhances Seafarer Tracking in High-Risk Maritime Zones Amidst Geopolitical Conflict

India Enhances Seafarer Tracking in High-Risk Maritime Zones Amidst Geopolitical Conflict

In response to the 2026 geopolitical conflict in West Asia, which led to repeated attacks on merchant vessels in the Arabian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman, India has intensified its efforts to track and protect its seafarers. The conflict threatened major energy and international commercial shipping routes, directly impacting the safety of Indian seafarers on both Indian and foreign-flagged vessels. Attacks, such as those on the Liberia-flagged Motor Tankers Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, resulted in casualties and injuries among Indian crew members. The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) developed a 'Seafarer-First' initiative, creating a comprehensive framework to account for every Indian seafarer. This initiative includes the Seafarer Tracking Module on the eNAVIK portal, which utilizes permanent Indian National Database of Seafarers (INDoS) numbers and Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) records. However, the success of this system currently relies heavily on manual...

Iraq's Khor Mor gas field halted after drone attack, operator says

Iraq's Khor Mor gas field halted after drone attack, operator says

By Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD, Nov 9 (Reuters) - A suspected drone attack in Iraq has halted production at the Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, joint operator Dana Gas said on Monday.

Production suspended at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field after drone attack, sources say

Production suspended at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field after drone attack, sources say

Nov 8 (Reuters) - Production was halted on Sunday at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest in the Kurdistan region, after a drone attack hit the field, sources said.

Iraq's Khor Mor gas field suspends output after drone attack, operator says

Iraq's Khor Mor gas field suspends output after drone attack, operator says

Nov 8 (Reuters) - Production was halted on Sunday at Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, one of the largest in the Kurdistan region, following a "suspected" drone attack, joint field operator Dana Gas said in a statement.

Oil falls as Trump says new Iran attacks 'unlikely'

Oil falls as Trump says new Iran attacks 'unlikely'

By Helen Clark PERTH, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell at Monday's open after US President Donald Trump said he was highly unlikely to order new Iran attacks while talks to end the conflict make progress, despite both nations' reports of attacks on ships in or near the Strait of Hormuz.

US military says it fired on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach blockade

US military says it fired on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach blockade

U.S. Central Command says it has disabled a St. Kitts-flagged ship after it ignored warnings and tried to leave the region following a visit to an Iranian port

Oil falls as Trump downplays prospect of escalation with Iran

Oil falls as Trump downplays prospect of escalation with Iran

By Noel John Nov 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous day, after US President Donald Trump said US military action against Iran is not necessary "at this point", easing concerns about prolonged disruptions to Middle East supply.

Exclusive-Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce

Exclusive-Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Building on a months-long naval blockade on Iran, the US military said on Saturday it is launching a task force to help crack down on Tehran's movement of advanced weapons and other sanctioned material over its land borders and through the Caspian Sea.