Iran's IRGC claims ballistic missile attack on USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier

MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bnm Tehran bureau 1 March 2026
Iran's IRGC claims it struck the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier with four ballistic missiles as part of Operation True Promise 4. No US confirmation yet.

India braces for oil shock as Iran fallout begins

AsianOil - Asia Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bno - Taipei Office 1 March 2026
India is set to face renewed oil price volatility and increased macroeconomic headwinds as tensions around Iran intensify following Israeli and US air strikes over the weekend, and the Iranian attack on an oil tanker, north of Khasab Port.

Israel halts gas exports to Egypt amid geopolitical tensions

AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas
MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bna Cairo bureau 1 March 2026
Egypt had ceased receiving gas from Israel, following military strikes by both Israel and the US on Iran
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz to international shipping

BREAKING: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz to international shipping

MEOG - Middle East Oil & Gas
By bnm Tehran bureau 28 February 2026
Iran's IRGC closed the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping on February 28, threatening supplies of around 20% of the world's daily oil as US and Israeli strikes continued across the country and retaliatory Iranian missiles hit Gulf states.
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