A Saudi pipeline outage could cut global oil supply by 4%, affecting energy prices, startup costs, VC sentiment and infrastructure-tech demand.
CENTCOM said it destroyed five Iranian tankers after missile attacks, raising energy, logistics and defense-tech risks for startups and VCs.
US President Trump's plan to claim the Strait of Hormuz as American territory risks heightened military tensions and impacts startups and VC investment in energy and logistics sectors.
The US has sent the first humanitarian aid flight to Cuba as part of a $100M package, amid escalating sanctions and tensions that impact the island's startup ecosystem and economic landscape.
Bulgaria plans to veto the EU’s new sanctions on Russia, citing risks to its economy and energy sector, potentially impacting the nation's tech investment climate.
Airlines cut flights due to soaring jet fuel costs from Middle East conflicts, impacting aviation startups, VC funding, and innovation in the travel tech sector.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister says the UN proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz lacks support from key parties and its future is uncertain.