Malaysian leader says oil tankers granted clearance by Iran as government introduces measures to conserve fuel.

• March 27, 2026

Russia may have launched an attempted spring offensive, but made no significant gains so far; Ukraine has responded by devastating Russia’s oil export terminals.

• March 27, 2026

From energy exports to tourism, the economies of Gulf nations are at risk from a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

• March 17, 2026

Iran’s Araghchi calls for global condemnation of US-Israel ‘military aggression’ that disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

• March 17, 2026

Qatari official denies political motives for decision to halt LNG production following Iranian strikes.

• March 13, 2026

Brent crude is up by 9 percent amid supply concerns as Trump says ‌strikes on Iran could last weeks.

• March 2, 2026

By Vusal GULIYEV, Leading Advisor at the Baku-based Center of Analysis of International Relations (AIR Center)

On January 29, construction formally commenced on a new high-voltage transmission system led by Azer Enerji. The project, known as the “Zangezur Energy Corridor,” will integrate Azerbaijan’s Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic into Baku’s national power grid via the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), also known as the Zangezur Corridor. The project will also establish the technical foundations for a future Azerbaijan–Türkiye–Europe electricity corridor. This initiative is one part of Baku’s push to strengthen its role in transregional electricity connectivity, which favours corridor development over isolated infrastructure investment. The launch of the Zangezur Energy Corridor positions Azerbaijan as a regional electricity hub linking Asia and Europe. READ MORE

• February 25, 2026

Top diplomat says Iran and US reached an understanding on ‘guiding principles’ in nuclear talks as tensions persist.

• February 18, 2026