A Dubai Crypto Hub Fuels $4 Billion Iran Sanctions Evasion

Saudi Arabia blames Iran-aligned Iraqi militias for coordinating cross-border attacks with Yemen's Houthis on its eastern oil facilities. The joint assault highlights deepening operational integration among militant networks utilizing Iraqi territory as a central strategic node.

QatarEnergy secured 33 U.S. LNG cargoes valued at $1 billion to supply Asian markets after the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted Gulf exports. The strategic procurement offsets the blockade and maintains the state energy firm's reliability for key buyers.