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energy-international-relations1 year ago

Middle East Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher

Crude oil prices rose for the fourth consecutive day after the U.S. killed a militant commander in Iraq and Israel rejected a ceasefire proposal by Hamas. The West Texas Intermediate futures contract added 86 cents to trade at $74.73 a barrel, while the Brent contract for April gained 94 cents to trade at $80.15 a barrel. The Middle East is on the brink of another round of violent escalation as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken seeks a humanitarian pause in Gaza, while Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to press on for "total victory."

via CNBC|
#energy-international-relations#gaza-war#hamas-ceasefire-proposal
international-relations1 year ago

"US Drone Strike Kills Iranian-Backed Militia Leader in Baghdad"

A U.S. drone strike in Baghdad killed a leader of an Iran-backed militia, Kata'ib Hezbollah, responsible for attacks on U.S. forces in the region. The strike, which reportedly caused no civilian casualties, has sparked tensions in Iraq, with some officials calling for the withdrawal of U.S. forces. The incident comes amid negotiations between Iraq and the U.S. on the future of the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq, with differing views on the coalition's role in combating ISIS and its involvement in the U.S.-Iran conflict.

via NPR|
#baghdad#international-relations#iran-backed-militia
international-affairs1 year ago

"U.S. Drone Strike Eliminates Militia Leader in Baghdad"

A U.S. drone strike in Baghdad killed three members of the Kataib Hezbollah militia, including a high-ranking commander, amid heightened tensions in the region. The strike comes after the U.S. military targeted sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias in retaliation for a drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan. The U.S. has blamed the Islamic Resistance in Iraq for the attack in Jordan and suspects Kataib Hezbollah of leading it. The strike also follows a surge in regional conflict, including attacks on bases housing U.S. troops in Syria and ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas.

via The Associated Press|
#baghdad#international-affairs#iran-backed-militias
middle-east-news1 year ago

"Unraveling the Deadly Drone Strike in Jordan: U.S. Officials' Account"

A U.S. drone strike in Jordan killed three U.S. service members and injured 34 others, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The attack prompted President Biden to vow retaliation, with discussions ongoing about possible targets in Syria, Iraq, and Iran. Meanwhile, the United Nations relief agency in Gaza warned of funding shortages that could impact its relief efforts, and torrential rains worsened the humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians in Gaza. Talks on pausing fighting and releasing hostages in Gaza were described as "constructive," while far-right Israelis gathered to advocate for Jewish resettlement in Gaza.

via The New York Times|
#gaza#gaza-humanitarian-crisis#jordan
world2 years ago

"Iran Mourns Over 100 Killed in Explosions During Soleimani Memorial"

Over 100 individuals were killed and at least 141 wounded in two explosions that occurred during a commemoration event near the gravesite of General Qassem Soleimani in Kerman, Iran. Soleimani was a high-ranking Iranian military official killed by a U.S. drone strike in 2020. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which Iranian state media labeled as "terroristic." The U.S. State Department has denied any involvement, and while it's too early to determine the perpetrators, past attacks of a similar nature have been linked to groups like ISIS. The incident adds to the tensions in a region already on edge due to Israel's conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

via CBS News|
#explosion#iran#qassem-soleimani
conflictcounterterrorism2 years ago

US Drone Strike Eliminates Al-Shabab Leader Moalim Ayman

A U.S. drone strike in southern Somalia has killed Moalim Ayman, a senior militant leader of the al-Shabab group responsible for terrorist attacks in Kenya and Somalia. Ayman was accused of masterminding a 2020 attack on a military base in Kenya that killed three Americans. The strike took place on December 17, but the confirmation of Ayman's death was delayed due to the need for genetic matching. The U.S. Africa Command confirmed conducting the strike but has not yet confirmed the target. Al-Shabab, which controls parts of Somalia, declared war on Kenya in 2011. The Somali government, with assistance from clan militias and African Union peacekeeping troops, has been fighting against al-Shabab, but the group still maintains control over some areas and continues to carry out attacks.

via The Washington Post|
#al-shabab#conflictcounterterrorism#kenya
international-affairs2 years ago

US Drone Strike Eliminates Top ISIS Leader in Syria

A U.S. drone strike in Syria killed an Islamic State leader, Usamah al-Muhajir, shortly after the drones were harassed by Russian military jets. The drones had been searching for the militant when they were subjected to two hours of harassment. This incident follows three consecutive days of U.S. complaints about unsafe and unprofessional behavior by Russian fighter jets in the region. The U.S. military confirmed that no civilians were killed in the strike, but reports of a civilian injury are being assessed.

via POLITICO|
#international-affairs#islamic-state-leader#russian-military-jets