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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Billions for North Korea. Putin grateful for support in aggression against Ukraine

A South Korean report highlights North Korea's military support to Russia amidst the Ukraine conflict and the financial implications of their arms exports.

Mar 17 • 16:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Attack on the Island of Kharg Shifts the Logic of War with Iran. The Fight is Moving to the Arteries Through Which Oil Flows to the World

The American attack on Kharg Island marks a pivotal shift in the U.S.-Iran conflict, indicating a transition from military targets to critical points of Iran's economy.

Mar 16 • 13:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

The U.S. has made a plan for a big attack here in Iran, now China's panic is certain

The U.S. plans a significant military action targeting Kharg Island in Iran, a crucial site for Iran’s oil exports, with implications for China as its largest oil buyer.

Mar 16 • 07:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

US could take Iran’s main oil export hub ‘at a time of our choosing,’ 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 • 17:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Iran War: Trump Threatens Further Attacks on the Oil Island of Charg

US President Donald Trump has threatened to conduct further bomb attacks on Charg Island, which serves as a key point for Iran's oil exports, following discussions about military action on social media.

Mar 15 • 16:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

A Snub to China and a Double-Edged Sword in the Global Chessboard

The US attack on military installations in Kharg marks a significant escalation in its confrontation with Iran, targeting a crucial element of Iran's oil exports.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Ukraine Exports Experiences from War: Attacked by Iran, They Seek Help

Ukraine is providing military expertise in drone neutralization to Gulf countries under threat from Iranian drones.

Mar 15 • 10:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Zelensky: The restoration of the oil pipeline "Druzhba" is no different than lifting sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky argues against the resumption of Russian oil exports via the Druzhba pipeline, framing it as a form of blackmail against European allies regarding military support.

Mar 15 • 08:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The land intervention seems closer. But the US strategy is full of uncertainties

The US appears ready for a ground intervention to secure Iran's Kharg Island, essential for its oil exports, following recent bombings.

Mar 15 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 00:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

The World Awaits Iran's Reaction: A Totally Different 'Ball Game'

Oil analyst Ole Hvalbye discusses the implications of a recent US military strike on an important Iranian oil island, noting that most of Iran's oil exports pass through this location.

Mar 14 • 12:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iran: The U.S. struck more than 90 targets on Kharg Island – What was in their sights

U.S. forces conducted a large-scale strike on Kharg Island, Iran, targeting over 90 military sites without affecting oil infrastructure.

Mar 14 • 11:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iran: Oil exports from Kharg Island continue normally

Oil exports from Kharg Island in Iran are reportedly continuing without disruption, despite recent U.S. airstrikes targeting military facilities there.

Mar 14 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Oil: Why the island of Kharg could skyrocket prices

The U.S. strike on Kharg Island in Iran has alarmed oil markets due to its critical role in processing Iran's oil exports, primarily to China.

Mar 14 • 10:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Why is Kharg Island in Iran called 'Kohinoor'? What is the reason for the US attack here

Kharg Island, a critical economic lifeline for Iran located in the Persian Gulf, has been targeted by the US due to its strategic importance in oil exports and military presence.

Mar 14 • 09:24 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Middle East war live: Iran threatens retaliation as Trump says US 'obliterated' targets on Kharg island

Iran has threatened to retaliate against US oil infrastructure following US military actions on Kharg Island, a significant site for oil exports.

Mar 14 • 06:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Kharg Island: A Major Center for Iranian Oil Exports Bombed by America

Kharg Island, which accounts for around 90% of Iran's oil exports, was targeted by U.S. military strikes, prompting warnings from President Trump about further action against Iranian infrastructure.

Mar 14 • 05:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iran: Video from the American bombings on Kharg Island

The U.S. President Donald Trump has released video footage of airstrikes against military installations on Kharg Island, which is critical for Iran's oil exports.

Mar 14 • 05:44 UTC
🇦🇺 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 • 05:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Trump: USA bombed military targets on Iran's Kharg Island heavily

The U.S. conducted a significant bombing campaign on military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, a critical site for the nation’s oil exports, according to President Trump.

Mar 14 • 04:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

USA launches heavy bombings on military targets on Iran's Kharg Island

The USA has heavily bombed military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, a key site for the country's oil exports, according to President Donald Trump.

Mar 14 • 04:21 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 03:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Missiles Falling One by One... US Army Devastates Kharg Island, VIDEO

The US military has launched an attack on Iran's Kharg Island, which is considered one of the most severe assaults on Iran to date.

Mar 14 • 02:08 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
World

U.S. bombs island critical to Iran’s oil exports, dispatches Marine unit to Middle East

U.S. forces conducted bombing raids on military targets in Iran's Kharg Island, a key location for oil exports, while President Trump warned of further strikes if Iran obstructed shipping.

Mar 14 • 01:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Jarg Island, the "vital sustenance" for Iran that Trump has attacked

Jarg Island, crucial for Iran's economy as it handles over 90% of its crude oil exports, has come under recent U.S. bombardments.

Mar 14 • 01:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Trump announces bombing of Karg Island, Iran's economic lifeline, increasing the risk of intensified combat

President Trump announced via social media that a military strike targeting Karg Island, which is crucial for Iran's oil exports, was carried out.

Mar 14 • 00:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Trump says US forces destroyed military targets on Iranian island handling oil exports

Donald Trump announced that US forces have targeted military sites on Kharg Island in Iran, emphasizing his restraint regarding oil infrastructure while warning against interference with maritime passage in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 14 • 00:07 UTC
🇸🇪 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 • 23:55 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 23:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

US attacks Kharg, strategic island from which Iran exports 90% of its oil

President Donald Trump announced a significant military strike on Kharg Island, which is crucial for Iran's oil exports.

Mar 13 • 23:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Trump says the US bombed Kharg Island, responsible for 90% of Iran's oil exports

Donald Trump announced that US forces conducted airstrikes on military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, a vital location for the country's oil exports.

Mar 13 • 22:56 UTC
🇮🇳 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 • 14:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

What Iran's minesweeping ships destroyed by the United States are used for

The United States has destroyed Iranian minesweeping ships, and Iran has vowed to block oil exports from the region in response.

Mar 11 • 14:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Who targeted Salalah Port? And why did Oman refrain from blaming a specific party?

Oman has refrained from directly accusing any party of being behind a recent attack on Salalah Port, raising questions about the motivations and implications of the incident, which experts view as both military and economically significant due to the port's role in energy exports.

Mar 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Graph of the Day: Slovakia Doubled Weapon and Ammunition Exports Last Year and Set a Record Again

Slovakia significantly increased its exports of weapons and ammunition last year, doubling its previous record amidst heightened demand due to the conflict in Ukraine.

Mar 11 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Moment US bombs mine-laying ships in Strait of Hormuz as Iran tries to shut down oil

The US military has released footage of airstrikes on Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions over oil exports.

Mar 11 • 11:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Iran's Oil Heart: Would the seizure of Kharg Island force Tehran to surrender?

A security expert doubts that the US and Israel can seize Iran's Kharg Island without first neutralizing Iran's military capabilities.

Mar 11 • 01:04 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Kharg Island: Iran’s ‘untouchable’ oil artery?

Kharg Island is a crucial hub for Iran's oil exports, and there are debates about its vulnerability to military action amid increasing pressures from Israel and the U.S.

Mar 10 • 16:21 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

A small but crucial part of Iran has remained untouched by the Americans. Why?

A small Iranian island plays a pivotal role in the country's economy and military capacity, remaining largely overlooked by American intervention.

Mar 10 • 12:24 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia ranked third biggest arms exporter in 2021-2025 despite sharp fall, says report

A report indicates that Russia remains the third largest arms exporter globally from 2021 to 2025, despite a significant drop in its share of international arms sales.

Mar 9 • 13:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Report: Demand in Europe Stimulates Global Arms Exports

A report by SIPRI highlights that rising arms imports in Europe are driven by military support for Ukraine and heightened defense spending due to perceived threats from Russia.

Mar 9 • 10:05 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Germany becomes the world's fourth-largest arms exporter – SIPRI

Germany has risen to become the fourth-largest arms exporter globally, surpassing China, with a significant portion of its exports going to Ukraine.

Mar 9 • 07:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Arms Exports: More German Weapons in the World

Germany is emerging as one of the largest arms exporters, with the government seeking to become directly involved in selling German weapons, much to the satisfaction of the industry.

Mar 8 • 19:46 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 15:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Iran Attack Causes Chaos in Southeast Asia with Oil Exports Halted and Vehicle Usage Restrictions

The military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran have led to significant disruptions in energy supply and vehicle restrictions in Southeast Asia, notably in Thailand and Myanmar.

Mar 5 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Oil Exports Paralysis: Will Marines Capture the Iranian Island of Kharg?

The article discusses the strategic importance of Kharg Island in Iran for oil exports and revisits historical plans to capture it by US forces.

Mar 5 • 05:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Havlíček 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 • 12:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Petroamazonas announces that the exportable crude oil offer of the country will increase by 2 million additional barrels in March and April

Ecuador's Petroamazonas expects to boost crude oil exports by 2 million barrels due to rising global oil prices linked to military actions in the Middle East.

Mar 4 • 00:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Oil, ham, and wine: what Spain exports most to the United States

Spain's refusal to support US military actions in Iran has sparked tension with Washington, prompting threats from Trump to cut trade with Spain.

Mar 3 • 18:32 UTC

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