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Yesterday 16:28
Geopolitics over supply: Why Iran-US talks now drive global oil prices
TEHRAN- The recent analysis by the international oil and energy market experts highlights that global crude prices have become dangerously dependent on the outcome of diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States. According to the analysts, the traditional market drivers of supply and demand have taken a backseat to geopolitical forces, with the Iran-US negotiation table now representing the single most sensitive variable for oil markets.
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2026-05-22 14:36
Strait of Hormuz closure shakes Europe: Oil price forecast soars 46%
TEHRAN – The European Commission has issued a stark warning that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz – triggered by the ongoing war in West Asia – will drive Brent crude prices to an average of $91.2 per barrel in 2026, a staggering 46% jump from previous estimates. The revised forecast, published Thursday in the EU’s Spring 2026 Economic Outlook, signals what officials call the most severe energy shock to hit Europe since the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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2026-04-29 13:34
Global nightmare: War in Iran & world economy
TEHRAN- According to recent data from the International Monetary Fund, the surge in oil and gas prices triggered by war in Iran could cost the global economy approximately $600 billion.
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2026-04-28 13:02
Deadlock in Iran war continues; Goldman Sachs raises its oil price forecast
TEHRAN- Citing the deadlock in the West Asia war and negotiations between Washington and Tehran, Goldman Sachs has raised its oil price forecast.
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2026-02-06 18:18
Trump cannot risk war with Iran, John Helmer says
Veteran journalist warns that a prolonged conflict would trigger inflation, casualties, and a political crisis in Washington
TEHRAN — As tensions persist between Iran and the United States amid intensified military signaling and renewed talk of negotiations, critical questions remain about Washington’s real strategy and the risk of a broader regional conflict. In this context, Tehran Times spoke with John Helmer, a veteran journalist and geopolitical analyst based in Moscow, to examine the shifting balance of power and the prospects for de-escalation.
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2025-06-19 15:27
Oil prices rise amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions
TEHRAN – Global oil prices climbed on Thursday as mounting fears of a military confrontation between Iran and Israel raised concerns about potential supply disruptions from the oil-rich West Asia.