The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-oil/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iranian oil | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-oil/ 32 32 UAE secretly launched strikes on Iran during war, attacked oil refinery — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-secretly-carried-out-strikes-on-iran-including-on-oil-refinery-report/ Tue, 12 May 2026 00:14:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3821495 April attack on Persian Gulf site only specific instance mentioned in report; US said to welcome Abu Dhabi's involvement after other Gulf countries refused to join war effort

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]]> Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade, analysts say https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-economy-looks-set-to-withstand-us-naval-blockade-analysts-say/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:45:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808340 US closure of Iranian ports might pinch, but is seen as taking weeks if not months to have a significant impact, rather than immediate collapse touted by Trump

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]]> Iran says it won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz as long as US is blockading ports https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-it-wont-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-as-long-as-us-is-blockading-ports/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:48:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808241 Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, who has led Iran's delegation at talks, says opening key waterway 'not possible amid blatant violation of ceasefire'; report says 34 tankers have evaded US blockade

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]]> US says it won’t renew temporary ease on Iran oil sanctions that expires Sunday https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-says-it-wont-renew-temporary-ease-on-iran-oil-sanctions-that-expires-sunday/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:52:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802202 Move is to maintain 'maximum pressure' on Tehran, after last month's ease aimed to keep energy prices at bay amid Hormuz chokehold

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]]> Oil prices jump over 7% after Trump vows to continue strikes on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/oil-prices-jump-over-7-after-trump-vows-to-continue-strikes-on-iran/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:42:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3793468 Brent crude futures head for biggest daily gains in weeks, as markets fear Strait of Hormuz will remain closed

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]]> Kharg Island is key to Iran’s oil exports, but targeting it would carry major risks https://www.timesofisrael.com/kharg-island-is-key-to-irans-oil-exports-but-targeting-it-would-carry-major-risks/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:26:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791320 A threatened US ground operation to seize control of the energy hub would put troops just 21 miles off Iran's coast, within range of missiles and drones

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]]> Taking Kharg Island is seen as key to opening Hormuz. There are better options https://www.timesofisrael.com/taking-kharg-island-is-seen-as-key-to-opening-hormuz-there-are-better-options/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:18:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3788069 US Marines are heading to region as Trump looks for a way to open Hormuz. Taking Iran's energy hub might seem enticing, but it's a costly, uncertain way to pressure Tehran

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]]> US okays temporary trade of oil from Iran already at sea to curb supply crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-okays-temporary-trade-of-oil-from-iran-already-at-sea-to-curb-supply-crisis/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:00:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3783370 Treasury secretary says easing of sanctions will allow Iranian oil loaded onto tankers before March 20 to be delivered until April 19, expanding supply to world

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]]> Israel strikes major Iranian gas field; Tehran vows to hit Gulf energy sites in kind https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-strikes-major-iranian-gas-field-tehran-vows-to-hit-gulf-energy-sites-in-kind/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:41:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781336 Impact expected to be far-reaching, with Brent crude soaring to over $108 a barrel; Qatar, UAE condemn 'irresponsible' escalation as Iran warns it will take 'an eye for an eye'

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]]> Stock markets worldwide quake after oil prices briefly spike to almost $120 a barrel https://www.timesofisrael.com/stock-markets-worldwide-quake-after-oil-prices-briefly-spike-to-almost-120-a-barrel/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:56:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773197 With traffic frozen in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israeli war with Iran, a barrel of Brent crude hit $119.50 on Monday, its highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022

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]]> Black clouds over Tehran rain down oil drops after Israel strikes oil facilities https://www.timesofisrael.com/black-clouds-over-tehran-rain-down-oil-drops-after-israel-strikes-oil-facilities/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:24:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3772028 IDF says fuel depots served Iran's military infrastructure, as Iranian Red Crescent warns that contaminated precipitation 'is extremely dangerous'

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]]> PM and Trump reportedly agree to ‘full force’ economic pressure campaign against Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-and-trump-reportedly-agree-to-full-force-economic-pressure-campaign-against-iran/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:23:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3754567 Blocking Iranian oil exports to China among the options, US official tells Axios; Geneva to host next round of US-Iran talks, though second American official sees 'zero chance' of deal

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]]> US imposes sanctions on 29 ‘shadow fleet’ tankers carrying Iranian oil https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-imposes-sanctions-on-29-shadow-fleet-tankers-carrying-iranian-oil/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:38:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715630 Targeted vessels and companies have transported hundreds of millions of dollars of petroleum via deceptive shipping practices, US Treasury says

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]]> US sanctions network for transporting Iranian oil as nuclear talks remain stalled https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-sanctions-network-for-transporting-iranian-oil-as-nuclear-talks-remain-stalled/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:20:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632647 Treasury says blacklisted businesses operate primarily by covertly blending Iranian oil with Iraqi oil, then marketing it solely as Iraqi

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]]> US and UK each impose fresh sanctions on Iran, with focus on Iranian oil exports https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-and-uk-each-impose-fresh-sanctions-on-iran-with-focus-on-iranian-oil-exports/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:11:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3625465 American sanctions target Greek national and his network of companies and vessels, while Britain blacklists son of senior Khamenei adviser and several companies

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