Bi-partisan US advocacy group warning on Iran's nuclear ambitions
Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies unfold across Mashhad, Tehran and beyond as Iran’s leadership figures gather for a six‑day event. Mojtaba Khamenei remains absent, fueling questions about his health and authority as regional leaders project unity amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
Bloomberg and Arab News report on refining demand, pricing dynamics for Fujairah shipping, and the broader impact of sanctions on Iranian and Middle Eastern crude flows. Independent Chinese teapots and private refiners are adjusting purchases as discounts versus ICE Brent widen for non-Iranian cargoes while Iranian shipments press ahead.