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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

War in Ukraine: Zelensky Wants to Strengthen State Control Over Ukrainian Drone Sales

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky aims to enhance state control over the sale of Ukrainian drones abroad, expressing concerns about foreign countries purchasing them without government oversight.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

US 'locked and loaded' to destroy Iranโ€™s 'crown jewel' 'if we want,' Trump warns

President Trump stated that the US is prepared to take military action against Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub if necessary, indicating a strategy to pressure Tehran into negotiations.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

US could take Iranโ€™s main oil export hub โ€˜at a time of our choosing,โ€™ Jack Keane says

Retired General Jack Keane stated that the U.S. could decide to seize Iran's Kharg Island, the main oil export hub, at any time to disrupt Iran's economy.

Mar 15 โ€ข 17:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Military sites and 90% of crude oil trade: Why is Iranian island struck by US important

US military strikes on Kharg Island in Iran have raised tensions, with crucial implications for global oil trade.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

The perfect storm arrives: oil risk at 150 dollars. In the US, gasoline already +23%

The article discusses a potential spike in oil prices to $150 due to recent military actions affecting Iran's key oil export terminal, Kharg Island.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

US Attacks Hargh Island, 'Iran's Achilles' - Will There Be an Occupation Attempt?

The US has intensified its military actions against Iran by targeting Hargh Island, a critical oil export hub, escalating tensions in the region amid a backdrop of reciprocal strikes over the weekend.

Mar 15 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Kharg Island, vital for Iran's oil industry, becomes a target in Middle East conflict

Kharg Island, critical for Iran's oil exports, has emerged as a significant target amid ongoing Middle East conflicts after U.S. military strikes.

Mar 15 โ€ข 00:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Kharg Island: A Bottleneck for Iran's Oil

The US military bombed Kharg Island, a crucial oil export site for Iran, raising concerns about the impact on global oil markets.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

The US bombs military targets in Iran's main oil export center

The US has bombed military targets in Hargah Island, Iran's main oil export center, and is set to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz soon.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

Why has the US attacked Iran's Kharg Island?

The US has attacked Iran's Kharg Island, a critical oil export terminal, as part of a broader military strategy to weaken Iran's economic resources.

Mar 14 โ€ข 05:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

"Middle Eastern energy facilities to ashes"... Iran warns of retaliation against US attack on Kharg Island

Iran has vowed to retaliate against US-linked energy infrastructure in the Middle East after the US military attacked its key oil export facility on Kharg Island.

Mar 14 โ€ข 03:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Trump: USA Bombs Military Targets on Iran's Kharg Island

President Trump announced that the USA has heavily bombed military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, a key site for oil exports, and threatened to target the island's oil infrastructure as well.

Mar 14 โ€ข 03:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump: 'Destruction of military facilities on Iran's Kharg Island...excluding oil infrastructure'

President Trump announced that U.S. forces have attacked military facilities on Iran's Kharg Island, a significant oil export terminal, while choosing not to target the island's oil infrastructure.

Mar 14 โ€ข 00:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Iran threatens over strategic island: Annihilated everything

Donald Trump announced significant military action against Iran, claiming to have eradicated all military targets on the key island of Kharg, crucial for Iran's oil exports.

Mar 13 โ€ข 23:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

What is Kharg Island, the 'crown jewel' of Iran's oil that Trump ordered to attack

Kharg Island, a strategic oil export hub in Iran, has become a focal point in global energy politics due to recent military tensions in the region, particularly following comments from former President Trump about U.S. military actions there.

Mar 13 โ€ข 23:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

Trump: USA has attacked Kharg Island in Iran

Former President Trump confirmed that the U.S. Central Command has attacked Kharg Island, which is a critical oil export hub for Iran, while warning of potential future actions depending on shipping traffic security in the region.

Mar 13 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

US seeks an ex-Green Beret who attempted a coup in Venezuela in 2020

The US is trying to locate Jordan G. Goudreau, a former Green Beret involved in a failed coup in Venezuela in 2020, who was arrested in 2024 for arms export violations and is now considered a fugitive.

Mar 13 โ€ข 20:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Experts: Lifting the Oil Export Ban Will Not Give a Significant Boost to Russia's War Machine

Experts suggest that temporarily lifting the oil export ban on Russia will not significantly enhance its military capabilities during the ongoing conflict.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

What is Hidden Behind Code "156"? Leaked Documents Reveal Secret Russian Arms Manufacturing Plans

Leaked documents suggest that Russia's Progres aviation company has been preparing plans for a potential export of Ka-52 helicopters to an unnamed foreign client coded as "156."

Mar 13 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Iran's IRGC warns Trump

Iran's powerful military organization, IRGC, has threatened to completely halt oil exports if U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran continue.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

US strike on key Iran oil hub would fit Trump's 'energy dominance doctrine,' expert says

An expert warns that a U.S. strike on Iran's Kharg Island, a crucial oil export hub, could escalate regional conflicts and attacks on energy infrastructure.

Mar 10 โ€ข 22:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

A member of Hezbollah condemned in Germany to more than six years in prison for exporting explosive drones

A Lebanese Hezbollah member was sentenced in Germany to six and a half years in prison for organizing the export of materials to manufacture explosive drones targeting Israel.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

OSINT analysts: radar hit in Crimea by Ukrainian forces is export model for Iran

Ukrainian forces targeted a modern Russian radar in Crimea, which is identified as an export model to Iran, according to OSINT analysts.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

War in Iran: The Crucial Iranian Island of Kharg

The island of Kharg, crucial to Iran's oil exports, is at risk of becoming a battleground amid potential U.S. military operations ordered by the White House.

Mar 8 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

The most important battle of this war will take place in the Strait of Hormuz [Piekarski]

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for shipping could lead to increased military actions against Iranian missile systems and command centers.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Havlรญฤek and Macinka address the exports of electronics for drones to Russia. 'If confirmed, we will prevent it,' the government responds

The Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade is investigating the sanctioned export of electronics to Russia that may be used by the Russian military for drone operations in Ukraine.

Mar 4 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spain has vetoed seven transits of ships with weapons and 57 operations for the sale of military or dual-use material to Israel

Spain has blocked several military-related operations to Israel, including seven ship transits and 57 export operations.

Mar 4 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Reports: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has reportedly ordered ships not to pass through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, amidst heightened military tensions in the region.

Feb 28 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Russia is caught in a trap, prestigious paper writes. In the 'death zone', one cannot survive forever

The Economist warns that Russia's economy is in a 'death zone' with declining export revenues and an unsustainable budget, exacerbated by continuous military expenditure amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Decision to allow UK exports to Armenian firm under review over Russian links

The UK government is reviewing a decision to permit a British company to export equipment to Armenia amid concerns over its potential military applications possibly linked to Russia.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

How would the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affect oil prices? And what are the export alternatives in the region?

The article discusses the potential impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on global oil prices amid heightened military tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

How the Russian Army Acquired Radio Bridge Antennas Through Latvian Firms

The article investigates how the Russian military obtained radio bridge antennas through the re-export efforts of Latvian companies, highlighting implications for international sanctions and the complex supply chains involved.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government grants conditional approval for Google to export high-precision maps...must conceal military facilities

The South Korean government has granted Google conditional approval to export high-precision maps, imposing strict security measures to protect sensitive information.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

He was a combat pilot for the U.S. for 24 years and after leaving trained the Chinese Army, he is accused of conspiracy

A former U.S. Air Force combat pilot has been arrested for conspiring to provide military training to Chinese pilots without permission, violating export control laws.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Arrest in Indiana: Former US Fighter Pilot Allegedly Trained Chinese Pilots

A former elite US fighter pilot has been arrested for allegedly training pilots of the Chinese military without the required government approval.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Responds with Robots as China Increases Pressure

Japan is deploying long-range missiles near Taiwan as tensions escalate with China over export restrictions on critical minerals.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reasons why the government of the Liberal Democratic Party aims to expand arms exports: Discussion of 'safeguard measures' is sidelined

The Liberal Democratic Party's security research committee in Japan is proposing a review of the operational guidelines regarding arms exports, aiming to eliminate restrictions that limit exports to specific categories of aid and military support.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A Major Policy Shift: The Abolition of the 'Five Types' for Expanding Weapons Exports

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is proposing a significant shift in its weapons export policy by abolishing the restrictions that limit exports to five specific purposes, allowing broader military equipment exports.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

China Targets Key Japanese Defense Companies... "Japan's 20 Companies Subject to Dual-Use Export Controls"

China has placed 20 Japanese military enterprises, including key defense contractors, on an export control list for dual-use goods amid rising tensions regarding Japan's military capabilities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Purchases and Exports: How the Turn of the Times Affects the Arms Trade

The article explores the impact of the Ukraine War on Europe's arms trade, highlighting significant increases in military spending and export activities since the onset of the conflict.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Iran is willing to offer nuclear concessions to the US to avoid attack, says agency

Iranian officials have indicated a willingness to make nuclear concessions to the US in exchange for avoiding military conflict, including proposals to export enriched uranium and involve US companies in its energy sector.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

Russian stealth fighter unexpectedly appears in Africa โ€“ Peruvian farmer managed to film it

A video purportedly from a Peruvian farmer shows a Russian Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter in Algeria, marking the aircraft's potential export to the country's air force.

Feb 21 โ€ข 22:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ukraine Allows Military Material Export Abroad for the First Time

Ukraine has permitted the export of military materials to foreign countries for the first time.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Kiev wants to sell billions of dollars worth of weapons โ€“ official

Ukraine plans to export billions in weapons revenue this year, following a suspension of arms exports since the escalation of conflict in 2022.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Ukraine resumes export of defense materials

Ukraine has approved its first defense material exports since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, with potential sales valued in the tens of billions of kroner.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan Takes One Step Closer to Lifting Ban on 'Killing Weapon Exports' as LDP Confirms 'Abolition of 5 Types' Policy

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to submit a plan to the government to abolish its stringent 'five types' regulations on arms exports, paving the way for weapon sales abroad.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Iran closes parts of the world's most important oil export route

Iran is temporarily closing sections of the Strait of Hormuz for maritime security reasons amid military exercises by the Revolutionary Guard.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Military and dual-use equipment production in Latvia could become a new driving force for our economy

The article discusses the potential of military equipment manufacturing in Latvia as a response to global economic uncertainties and as a means of diversifying exports.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Germany's Highest Court Rejects Lawsuit to Prevent Arms Sales to Israel

Germany's top court has dismissed a Palestinian citizen's lawsuit aimed at halting the export of military equipment to Israel, backing previous court rulings that support such sales.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Ukraine Begins Exporting Weapons, Aiming to Monetize Military Technologies

Ukraine is starting to export weapons in order to monetize its military technologies.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:49 UTC

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