- Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran tieson August 28, 2026 at 4:10 pm
Banque Misr UAE processed about $1.8 billion over two years for some 100 companies that are potentially part of Iran's shadow banking network, Treasury said.
- Oil exports from the Gulf rise to more than 60% of level before Iran war, Goldman Sachs estimateson August 28, 2026 at 3:25 pm
It has become difficult to figure out how much oil is flowing from the Gulf because information from the region is limited due to the war, Goldman said.
- Iran calls for global pushback against U.S. sanctions, says diplomacy 'isn't impossible'on August 28, 2026 at 12:39 pm
Iran said the conflict in the Gaza Strip has to end, Israel has to withdraw from Lebanon and also halt its attacks on Syria.
- U.S. Navy blockade slashes Iran oil exports as Trump administration shifts to economic warfareon August 28, 2026 at 11:50 am
The U.S. has shifted to a campaign of economic warfare, after a dozen waves of airstrikes in July failed to force Tehran to abandon its claim to Hormuz.
- Six months into the Iran war: Markets become accustomed to stalemate with no end in sighton August 28, 2026 at 5:02 am
The war has far exceeded the four to six weeks the Trump administration estimated it would take to meet its objectives in Iran.
- AI needs more power. Stephanie Link is buying this natural gas stock while it's cheapon August 27, 2026 at 7:03 pm
AI data centers are driving demand for power, and natural gas could be a big beneficiary.
- Brian Sullivan: Gulf nations are unlikely to agree to a toll plan for Strait of Hormuz safe passageon August 27, 2026 at 5:45 pm
Gulf nations will be reluctant to agree to or adhere to a fee or toll for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to my conversations.

