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Middle East: News & Analysis
Coverage of "Middle East" on Cryptopasta: the stories and the context behind them.
Energy
China's Sinopec pivots to Russian oil as Middle East supply lines collapse
China's biggest refiner is loading up on Russian oil to replace lost Middle East supplies as Iran tensions and Hormuz blockades cripple Gulf production.
August 6, 2026
Politics
August 5, 2026Tehran rules out direct talks with Washington as nuclear negotiations drag through intermediaries
Geopolitics
August 5, 2026Netanyahu doubles down on Palestinian statehood rejection as markets price out 2027 recognition
Fintech
August 5, 2026Global Payments slashes outlook as Middle East tensions drain travel spending
Crypto
August 5, 2026Crypto.com Pay launches at Dubai airports, first regulated crypto payments in Middle East retail
Geopolitics
August 5, 2026Trump signals intensive Iran talks as mediators work behind scenes
Finance
August 3, 2026Saudi Arabia Considers Selling US Bonds If America Attacks Iran
Politics
August 2, 2026US Orders Citizens to Exit Middle East as Iran Tensions Spike
Finance
August 2, 2026OPEC+ Plans Oil Output Increase Amid Middle East Supply Crunch
Politics
August 2, 2026Saudi Crown Prince Voices Concerns Over Potential Iran Strikes to Trump Amid 2026 Conflict
Politics
August 1, 2026Former Clinton Adviser Signals Military Option as Iran Spurns Diplomacy
Crypto
August 1, 2026Iran Signals Possible Retaliation Against Gulf and Israel Amid Rising Energy Attacks
Finance
August 1, 2026Indian Oil Corp Raises Spot Crude Buying as Middle East Tensions Shake Supplies
Crypto
August 1, 2026Blast in Beirut Linked to Israeli Strike on Hidden HMX Cache
Politics
July 31, 2026Netanyahu Pushes Trump for Tougher Iran Approach While Saudi Arabia Seeks Calm
Crypto
July 31, 2026Kuwait Downs Iranian Drones as Tensions Spike Amid Middle East Turmoil
Military
July 30, 2026US Navy Extends Middle East Patrol with In-Flight Refueling of P-8 Poseidon
Politics
July 30, 2026Iran Claims Strikes Weaken Enemy Forces at Bahrain Base Hosting US Navy
Politics
July 30, 2026Washington Steps Up Pressure on Iran to Weaken Its Retaliation Capabilities
Crypto
July 30, 2026