Iran

Yuan payments surge as China’s CIPS expands, reshaping oil and sanctions-era trade Yuan payments are rising rapidly as China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) expands, enabling Iran, Russia and other …

Asia local currency debt market posts record issuance as Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia see surge Asia local currency debt market posts record issuance as Iran war, rising U.S. rates …

Trump rejects Iran proposal, warns of possible retaliation as mediation falters President Trump rejects Iran proposal to end hostilities, saying on May 2, 2026 the terms are unacceptable and warning …

Iran crude oil storage crisis deepens as tankers become floating reserves Iran crude oil storage woes intensify as U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz forces Tehran to store …

Idemitsu Maru Transit Through Strait of Hormuz Signals Iran’s ‘Special Consideration’ for Japan Iran allowed Japanese tanker Idemitsu Maru to pass the Strait of Hormuz, a diplomatic move amid a …

Iran May Deploy Mine-Equipped Dolphins as Gulf Naval Standoff Continues Amid a protracted U.S. maritime blockade, Iranian officials have raised the prospect of using mine-equipped dolphins against U.S. naval forces …

Japan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and broader gas investments as climate targets are revised Japan trading houses pivot to U.S. LNG and natural gas investments as Mitsubishi Corp. …

Iran’s New Proposal Conditions Talks on US Halt to Attacks and Lifting of Maritime Blockade Iran’s new proposal asks the US to halt attacks and lift its maritime blockade before …

Japan’s trading companies predict profit rises despite Iran war as energy disruptions create upside Japan’s trading companies reported resilient earnings and forecast higher fiscal-year profits, saying supply-chain disruptions from the …