Doha’s careful balancing act has been threatened by severe security and economic challenges. The post Qatar’s Calculus Amid the Iran War appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs Qatar’s Calculus Amid the Iran War Doha’s careful balancing act has been threatened by severe security and economic challenges. (Photo by Mahmud HAMS / AFP via Getty Images) As a small but extremely gas-rich country surrounded by larger neighbors with a history of tense rivalries, Qatar has long depended on stability and careful geopolitical balancing to secure its prosperity. Yet in the past ten months, and especially since February 28, 2026, Doha has been drawn unwillingly into regional conflagration, facing missile and drone attacks that have severely disrupted its aviation, banking, shipping,…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Iran war has resulted in a severe energy shock, affecting global oil and gas flows.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), and global governments.WHEN & WHERE: Recent events in the Gulf region, impacting energy hubs like South Pars and Ras Laffan.KEY QUOTE: “It will be six […] The post IEA Chief Says Iran War Poses ‘Greatest Energy Threat in HISTORY,’ Recovery Could Take Over 6 Months. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Iran war has resulted in a severe energy shock, affecting global oil and gas flows. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), and global governments. WHEN & WHERE: Recent events in the Gulf region, impacting energy hubs like South Pars and Ras Laffan. KEY QUOTE: “It will be six months for some [sites] to be operational, others much longer.” – Fatih Birol IMPACT: Potential long-term policy changes and shifts in global energy strategies. IN FULL The Iran war has sparked what Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), calls the most severe energy disruption ever recorded. He warned that repairing infrastructure and resuming normal oil …Open
Iranian missile strikes late Wednesday caused extensive damage to the Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world's largest LNG export hub capable of loading several super-sized tankers simultaneously and processing over 77 million tons of gas annually.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Brent crude surged to nearly $120 a barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions, before retreating later in the morning.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and QatarEnergy, among others.WHEN & WHERE: Events unfolded Wednesday night into Thursday across the Middle East, including strikes in Iran and Saudi Arabia, and damage […] The post Oil Hits $120 Amid Iran Conflict. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Brent crude surged to nearly $120 a barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions, before retreating later in the morning. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and QatarEnergy, among others. WHEN & WHERE: Events unfolded Wednesday night into Thursday across the Middle East, including strikes in Iran and Saudi Arabia, and damage in Qatar. KEY QUOTE: “The U.S. would destroy Iran’s South Pars gas field if Iran attacks Qatar.” – Donald Trump IMPACT: Global oil and gas prices surged, with Brent futures hitting $120 briefly, while U.S. gasoline prices spiked to $3.88 a gallon on average. IN FULL Brent crude oil prices spiked to nearly $120 a barrel on Thursday morning following the…Open
State of the Union: President Trump said the U.S. “knew nothing” about an Israeli attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure. The post Iran War Enters Twentieth Day: Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion for War appeared first on The American Conservative .
The Iran War entered its 20th day on Thursday following a report from The Washington Post that the Pentagon will seek $200 billion to fund the war. The news seemingly clashes with multiple statements from President Donald Trump that the United States has already “won” the war. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed the budget request on Thursday morning adding that “that number could move.” Hegseth added, “it takes money to kill bad guys.” Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi responded to the reported budget request, warning Americans about what he called “the trillion-dollar ‘Israel First tax’ that’s about to hit the U.S. economy.” The U.S. government has not yet released its findings on an…Open
President Trump said Wednesday that Israel will not conduct further attacks on Iran's main natural gas facility. Why it matters: Trump's comments that seem to be an effort to de-escalate the situation came hours after he green-lit the Israeli strike on the facility that marked a significant escalation in the war. Driving the news: The Israeli Air Force struck a natural gas processing facility in southwestern Iran on Wednesday. - The attack on the South Pars gas field was the first time Israel has struck natural gas facilities in Iran, which are key to Iran's economy. - Israeli and U.S. officials said the strike was coordinated with and approved by the White House. - Several hours later, the Iranian military conducted two missile…
Sure, oil prices have soared since attacks on Iran and counterstrikes began — but it's also possible the market isn't freaking out enough. Why it matters: Consumers and companies worldwide will feel the effects of the conflict that's pushing up petroleum and natural gas prices. - But oil hasn't yet approached the $100-per-barrel — or higher — level that numerous market-watchers say is possible in the unpredictable, expanding regional battle. The intrigue: Veteran analyst Bob McNally sees a mismatch between risk and oil prices, and believes the market remains too complacent despite the recent rise. - The president of Rapidan Energy Group points to years of geopolitical crises that didn't bring large-scale disruptions to oil…