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News & analysis tagged Oil — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Repsol's Horcón Deal: US Oil Colony
Repsol's July 2026 deal with PDVSA marks the first US-controlled oil operation in Venezuela, reshaping energy dynamics.
2026-07-09
Qatar-US Consortium's Oil Deal in Iraq
Iraq's cabinet approves a deal with Qatar's UCC and US firms for oil pipelines, aiming to secure a US-backed export route to the Mediterranean.
2026-07-06
Iran Releases $12B Frozen Assets Deal
Iran secures 12 billion dollars in frozen assets as the US lifts oil sanctions under a new deal, marking a notable shift in stalled diplomacy with Tehran.
2026-06-23
Iran’s Hormuz Control Distorts Oil Markets
Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is distorting global oil markets, reshaping shipping routes and pushing energy prices higher amid heightened Gulf tension.
2026-05-28
India’s Oil Cushion Is Bigger Than Headlines
India's roughly 78 days of crude oil reserves look reassuring, but the cushion may not fully shield consumers and the economy from sustained price pressures.
2026-05-26
Trump's Iran Peace Plan
Trump weighs Iran's peace plan as the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint, with oil flows and Middle East stability hanging on the diplomatic result.
2026-04-28
Senate Legislation Blocks Trump's Russia San션
New bipartisan Senate legislation would require congressional approval before easing Russian oil sanctions, aiming to block Trump from lifting them alone.
2026-04-24