Steve Balestrieri

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  • Jul 13, 2026
    The U.S. and its Gulf partners are racing to bypass the Strait of Hormuz — the UAE doubling its pipeline capacity, Saudi Arabia expanding its Red Sea route, Iraq reviving a...
  • Jul 7, 2026
    Iran is banking on a $40 billion payday from new tolls in the Strait of Hormuz — but Gulf states, Washington, and Asian buyers are racing to build pipelines, corridors, and...
  • Feb 3, 2026
    The war in Ukraine is nearing four years, with losses described as surpassing 1.2 million even as Moscow insists it is winning.