Iran, Russia

Oil jumps on concerns about more sanctions on Russia and Iran
Oil Rises Amid Expectations of Tighter Supply From Russia, Iran
Oil rose in the early Asian session amid expectations of tightening supply from Russia and Iran due to Western sanctions, Exness’ Maria Agustina Patti said.
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Oil Prices Skyrocket 4.5% as U.S. Targets Russian Tankers
Oil prices hit a three-month high due to new US sanctions targeting Russian oil tankers and maritime insurance providers, amidst dwindling US crude stockpiles and cold weather.
A top Iranian general said Russia was actually bombing the empty desert while saying it was attacking Syrian rebels
Behrouz Esbati said he partially blamed Russia for the fall of Assad's government, in a rare break from Iran's official line on Syria.
Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump's return
Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East. Its bad times are likely to get worse once President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House with his policy of “maximum pressure” on Iran.
Doomsday Clock reset imminent amid Israel-Hamas war and threats from Iran, North Korea and Russia’s ‘unhinged’ Putin
Our planet is the closest it has ever been to a global nuclear holocaust, the scientific community has warned over the past two years.

Russia, Ukraine and Drone

 · 1dNational Interest on MSN
Russia Launched 8,060 Iranian Shahed-136 Drones Against Ukraine in 2024
Russia Attacks Ukraine With 72 Drones Overnight, Kyiv Says
Lacking manpower to hold back Russia, Ukraine turns to its crack drone units

Iran, Syria

Iran Was ‘Defeated Very Badly’ in Syria, a Top General Admits
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Top Iran general contradicts official narrative to admit Syria defeat
Islamic Republic suffered severe defeat in Syria, Iranian general says
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The Rise of Eurasia and the Russia–China–Iran–North Korea Axis
Like any newly elected American President, Donald Trump must all too soon address international affairs that have been much ignored in the election.
US levels sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over attempted election interference
The Biden administration announced new sanctions against Russia and Iran on Tuesday in response to efforts by both countries to influence the 2024 election. “The Governments of Iran and Russia
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US imposes sanctions on Russian, Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters
"The governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our election processes and institutions and sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns," Bradley T. Smith ...
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US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters
“The governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our election processes and institutions and sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns,” Bradley
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In first foreign policy speech, FM Sugiono says RI will step up defense partnership
The minister said Indonesia would continue to advocate for the completion of a code of conduct between the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN and China on the South China Sea and prioritise ASEAN's centrality.
End the appeasement
The United States and its allies must end their penchant for appeasing enemies such as Iran, Russia, and China.