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Conflict at Yemeni Ports Raises Stakes for Saudis and Iran

Oil Gas Fuels Naphtha NGLs Geopolitics, Reading RoomBy ESAI Energy July 31, 2017

Saudi denial of oil tankers entering a Yemeni port brought the Yemeni conflict to the fore in the oil sector. While the oil implications are negligible, the movement of the conflict towards the sea raises the potential for an accidental incident leading to direct conflict between the Saudi coalition and Iran, and the U.S.

U.S.-Russia Ceasefire is a Very Small Step

Oil Gas Fuels Naphtha NGLs Geopolitics, Reading RoomBy ESAI Energy July 11, 2017

The Syrian ceasefire agreed by Russia and the U.S. could lead to a stabilization of some portions of Syria and reduce the chances of direct clashes between Russian and American aircraft, but it does not appear that enough of the important factions are currently satisfied with their positions to lay the groundwork for a larger, negotiated settlement.