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Oman Risks Descending Deeper Into Junk
Apr.22 -- Nasser Saidi, a former Lebanese economy minister who heads Dubai-based consultant Nasser Saidi & Associates, talks about Oman's debt rating. S&P Global Ratings started a 12-month countdown for Oman to steady its public finances...
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Iran: Trump wants talks, Bolton wants conflict
Iran's top diplomat said Wednesday President Donald Trump's aim "is to bring us to our knees to talk" — but national security adviser John Bolton and key U.S. allies in the Mideast want "regime change at the very least" and the...
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Spain minister on frigate pulled from US-led fleet
Spain's decision to remove a frigate on training exercises from a US combat fleet that is approaching the Persian Gulf was taken purely for "technical reasons," the country's defence minister said Tuesday.
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Iraq offers to mediate between US and Iran
Iraq offered Sunday to mediate in the crisis between its two key allies, the United States and Iran, amid escalating Middle East tensions and as Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers steadily unravels.
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Gasoline Surged as Fire Ripped Through Philadelphia Refinery
Jun.23 -- Stephen Schork, editor of “The Schork Report,” discusses his outlook for oil amid rising geopolitical tensions and the refinery fire in Philadelphia. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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US Defense Sec on challenges facing NATO
Acting US Defense Secretary Mark Esper called on European partners to impress on Iran that it should "get off the military track and on to the diplomatic track."
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Analyst comments on tension in the Gulf
Two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz were damaged in suspected attacks on Thursday, an assault that left one ablaze and adrift as sailors were evacuated from both vessels and the US Navy rushed to assist amid heightened...
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Tensions in the Gulf Could Escalate Very Quickly, Says IHS' Yergin
Jun.21 -- Daniel Yergin, vice chairman at IHS Markit, talks about the tensions with Iran, oil prices and the trade war with China. He appears on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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US Navy: Limpet mine resembled Iranian mines
The limpet mines used to attack a Japanese-owned oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz last week bore "a striking resemblance" to similar mines displayed by Iran, a U.S. Navy explosives expert said Wednesday, stopping short of directly...
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US: Iran shot down drone over international waters
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US Representative comments on new Iran sanctions
The US Special Representative for Iran said on Friday intensifying economic pressure on Iran and boosting military presence in the region was the only way forward to try to bring Iran back to the negotiating table.
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US Navy: Limpet mine resembled Iranian mines
The limpet mines used to attack a Japanese-owned oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz last week bore "a striking resemblance" to similar mines displayed by Iran, a U.S. Navy explosives expert said Wednesday, stopping short of directly...
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Oil spikes on attacks, but remain at 5-month low
News that two tanker ships have suffered suspected attacks in the Gulf of Oman, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, has pushed up the price of crude oil and focused new attention on the region as tensions have risen.
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Pompeo claims Iran FM 'didn't know or lied' about drone
The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated Friday that Iran's "Foreign Minister Zarif either didn't know or lied" about the downing of an Iranian drone near the Persian Gulf.
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Oil Ministry denies seized tanker belongs to Iraq
Iraq's oil ministry on Monday denied ownership of a tanker Iran reportedly seized in the Persian Gulf.
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German FM: attacks on tankers in Gulf 'disturbing'
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas urged de-escalation from all sides in the Gulf region on Thursday, after two oil tankers were damaged in suspected attacks near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil spikes on attacks, but remain at 5-month low
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Oil Is Priced Correctly Considering the Risks, Path's Iaccino Says
Jun.14 -- On this edition of "Futures in Focus," Path Trading Partners' Bob Iaccino discusses the outlook for oil and gold prices with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Ash Carter on Iran: 'More Concerned About Unintentional War'
Jun.21 -- Former U.S. Defense Secretary & "Inside the Five-Sided Box" author Ash Carter discusses U.S.-Iran tensions and concerns about an unintentional war. He speaks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel and David Westin on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...