The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.
Category: Embargoes and Sanctions
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Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
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Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.
The New York Times – Business:The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.
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What the U.S. Blockade Means for Iran’s Economy
The New York Times – Business:Putting a stop to Iranian shipping will further add to Iran’s economic pain, analysts said, but it might not be enough to force concessions or lessen the global energy crunch.
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Iran-Linked Ships Slow or Stop as U.S. Navy Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade
The New York Times – Business:More than a dozen U.S. Navy warships are enforcing a blockade on all vessels from all nations entering or leaving coastal areas or ports in Iran.
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Two Iran-linked Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Blockade
The New York Times – Business:The vessels exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, hours before a U.S. naval blockade took effect.
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Trump Administration’s Temporary Reprieve on Russian Oil Expires
The New York Times – Business:A sanctions waiver aimed at keeping global oil prices down had allowed Moscow to sell oil currently at sea.
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How Iran, Suffering Under Sanctions, Diversified Its Economy
The New York Times – Business:As the nation contended with high inflation, high unemployment and unrest before the war, it became more than just an oil exporter.
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How the Strait of Hormuz Stifled a Market Rally
The New York Times – Business:Questions about how freely ships can pass through the waterway have pushed up oil prices and weighed on stocks.
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Is the Strait of Hormuz Reopening? What to Know Under Iran-Cease Fire.
The New York Times – Business:Vessels are wary of passing the coast of Iran in the strait, given the fragile agreement, and the number of ships traveling through it has even dropped.
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Investors Still Have Questions About the Cease-Fire
The New York Times – Business:Analysts and traders are anxiously watching the Strait of Hormuz and whether peace talks can resolve big differences between the United States and Iran.
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U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s New Leader, Delcy Rodríguez
The New York Times – Business:Removing sanctions would allow Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s acting leader, to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump.
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The Oil Shocks of the ’70s Changed the World. Will the Iran War Do the Same?
The New York Times – Business:Gas lines and quadrupling oil prices freaked out American consumers. But the oil crises also transformed global finance.