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Evidence registryU.S. forces shot down two Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz after CENTCOM said they threatened international maritime traffic, according to EFE, AFP via Arab News, AP and Xinhua. The incident followed a prior exchange in which U.S. forces downed Irania…
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Middle East & Energy Geopolitics (🛢️🔥)G7 leaders agreed on October 2, 2026 to coordinate an IEA-linked release of 100 million barrels of diesel and crude over four months, with a substantial diesel release in the first 20 days. The package followed U.S. pressure on Europe over emergency diesel in…
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U.S. Strategic Posture (🦅🇺🇸)Moldova’s parliament approved a nationwide 60-day state of emergency in the energy and hydrological sectors beginning September 26, 2026. The government says the measure is preventive, aimed at giving authorities faster tools before winter as drought, electri…
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