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2026.07.18EnergyWhat to expect after the US reimposes naval blockade on Iran’s ports?Pressure is expected to build on the Iranian public, as well as global energy markets due to the US blockade.Al Jazeera English↗2026.07.18EnergyDesalination plants, a vital source of Mideast drinking water, come under attack as renewed U.S.-Iran war escalates to target infrastructureIran struck a Kuwait desalination plant twice in two days. U.S. airstrikes hit an electricity and desalination plant in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, state TV said.Fortune↗2026.07.18EnergyUS and Iran Trade Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait Suffers Infrastructure DamageThe region has endured days of back-and-forth attacks in a conflict increasingly focused on control of the strait.Military.com↗2026.07.18EnergyU.S. And Iran Trade Strikes Over Strait Of Hormuz. Kuwait Suffers Infrastructure DamageThe most significant damage on Saturday occurred in Kuwait after Iran struck a water desalination plant and an oil facility.HuffPost↗2026.07.18EnergyEU's 'Swiss Cheese' Russian Sanctions Package Exposes Persistent DivisionsMany European Union diplomats thought that it would become easier to approve sanctions on Russia after the departure of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in May after 16 years in power.Globalsecurity.org↗2026.07.18EnergyEU's 'Swiss Cheese' Russian Sanctions Package Exposes Persistent DivisionsEU diplomats hoped Viktor Orban's departure would ease approval of new Russia sanctions. Instead, the bloc's latest package has been steadily stripped back as member states clashed over Russian fish, travel visas, and an oil price cap, among other issues.Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty↗2026.07.18EnergyUS and Iran exchange strikes as they struggle over Strait of HormuzThe United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Saturday, intensifying their battle for the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, while Iraq and Jordan also reported downed projectiles. US airstrikes hit electricity and desalinatio…The Times of India↗2026.07.18EnergyForeign Minister Tsahkna: Sanctions package initiated by Senator Graham would deliver a powerful blow to Russia's economyThis week it was confirmed that the Russia sanctions bill introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal has secured the support of more than 60 senators as well as the White House. The package aims to impose tariffs on countr…Globalsecurity.org↗2026.07.18EnergyKuwait says Iran has struck a water desalination plant, the second such attack in 2 daysUnited States and Iran exchanged strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites. Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. The conflict intensified over control of the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway. Oil prices rose …The Times of India↗2026.07.18EnergyFuel imports surged by 207% in June — NMDPRA reportNigeria’s petrol imports surged by 207% in June 2026, according to NMDPRA data, despite a fall in domestic supply. Get the full report on fuel imports. Read More: https://punchng.com/fuel-imports-surged-by-207-in-june-nmdpra-report/The Punch↗
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