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EnergyEnergy: changes to oil or gas supply can affect Gulf export revenue and Kuwait fuel costs.

New US strikes on Iran near a key oil waterway could unsettle Gulf shipping and oil revenue.

Trump confirms fresh Iran strikes days after voters punish war at polls

South China Morning Post •
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In simple terms

US President Donald Trump said the American military on Friday carried out new limited strikes on Iran, targeting an Iranian air defence system. Iranian state media reported the sound of two explosions in the Suza area of Qeshm Island, which is in a waterway used for oil shipments.

Why it matters for the Gulf

  1. Trump confirmed new limited US strikes on Iran.
  2. Targets were near Qeshm Island, a key oil waterway.
  3. Gulf oil shipments and revenue could face disruption.

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

  1. Iran Oil Exports Near Zero But Peace Deal Not Likely, FGE SaysNov 6, 2026 · gCaptain
  2. Oil Prices Head for 12% Weekly Loss Despite Fresh Tanker AttacksNov 6, 2026 · OilPrice
  3. Iran says five tankers and tugboat caught fire in HormuzNov 5, 2026 · Hellenic Shipping News
  4. Asian Markets React as Trump Cools Iran FearsNov 4, 2026 · Bloomberg
  5. Iran War and AI Boom Drive Global Gas Supply CrunchNov 4, 2026 · OilPrice

What we don't know yet

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