Andrew Turner

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

President Trump defended the war in Iran during his address at the GOP midterm convention, saying it was necessary to prevent the country from having a nuclear weapon. Other Republican politicians and candidates, however, largely ignored the war in their remarks. https://t.co/awvVNQcWnU

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

@Reuters Iran’s ability to turn oil into goods and potentially military equipment shows how sanctions can be bypassed through alternative trade networks. It also highlights why enforcement and international cooperation remain critical.

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

@CNN This would be a major escalation. Any threat to Bab el-Mandeb risks another shock to global shipping and energy markets. Securing both Red Sea and Gulf routes will require stronger coordination among Gulf states and international partners.

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

The lesson from 2022 is clear: energy crises reshape investment for years. Today’s shock is pushing even more capital toward diversification, infrastructure, storage, and secure supply making energy security a long-term investment priority, not just a crisis response.

[International Energy Agency @IEA]

Coming just a few years after the energy crisis centred around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, today’s shock is set to leave a lasting imprint on future investment priorities

Energy investment in key areas rose sharply from the 2022 crisis

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[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

@tcf_updates A name change won’t solve the real problem. The priority should be keeping Hormuz open and working closely with Gulf states to protect energy flows and restore stability to global markets.

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

@business The war may not end until after the midterms, but easing energy prices shouldn’t have to wait that long. More cooperation with the Gulf, especially on keeping energy flows moving, could help bring greater stability to global oil markets and U.S. consumers.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking news: The global price of oil reached $100 a barrel for the first time in months as tensions in the Middle East escalated.

https://t.co/u4r3WhhAD1

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

@Reuters Oil back above $100 is a big warning sign. This conflict is hitting everyone, not just the countries fighting it. The longer it goes on, the more ordinary people pay the price. We need stability in the Gulf and a way to get energy markets back under control.

[Eb Gargano @easypeasyfoodie]

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[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

Russia offering to mediate the Middle East conflict is an interesting move, but maybe Moscow should focus on fixing its own problems first. Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors have plenty of partners they can work with including the UAE, which has a real stake in regional stability and energy security. Not every crisis needs Russia at the center of it.

[Al Jazeera Breaking News @AJENews]

BREAKING: Russia tells Saudi Arabia it's 'ready to mediate' burgeoning Middle East conflict

🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/sGNd4ujHwG

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

This so-called defense alliance raises more questions than answers. Turning an attack on one country into a potential war for three others could drag the region into a much bigger conflict. Saudi Arabia needs security, but expanding the battlefield isn’t the answer. The priority should be de-escalation, diplomacy and keeping the Gulf stable.

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

Qatar’s numbers show how damaging this crisis has become. When one Gulf economy takes a hit, the whole region feels it. This is a moment for Gulf countries to stand together, support each other and focus on keeping energy and trade moving. Unity and stability are the best way forward.

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

This is exactly why Gulf unity matters. Attacks around Hormuz aren’t just putting ships at risk they threaten the economies and energy security of the entire region. The UAE and its Gulf partners have a huge stake in keeping the Gulf safe and energy flowing. They should be working together, with international support, to get stability back before the damage becomes even harder to reverse.

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

Qatar’s situation shows just how costly this conflict has become for the Gulf. This is exactly why Gulf unity matters. The UAE is working hard to help find solutions, keep energy flowing and support regional stability. The Gulf countries have a shared interest in getting this crisis under control and they’re stronger when they work together.

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

Oil pushing toward $100 is a big warning sign. The Gulf is feeling this pressure too, but the UAE and other Gulf nations are working hard to keep energy flowing and markets steady. We need to work with them, not take them for granted. Stability in the Gulf matters to everyone.

[Reuters @Reuters]

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks https://t.co/Iz7yoOGYmp https://t.co/Iz7yoOGYmp

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

China’s move to resume sulfuric acid exports offers some breathing room for copper producers, but it also shows how quickly one regional conflict can ripple through global supply chains. The Iran war has disrupted Middle East supplies far beyond energy and the longer it continues, the more industries around the world feel the pressure.

[Bloomberg @business]

China has allowed its first outbound shipment of sulfuric acid since May, offering some relief to copper producers squeezed by a global shortage after the Iran war choked off Middle East supplies https://t.co/xcEH53FMqR

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

Yes, the energy bill is painful, and we are feeling it. But if we walk away now and leave allies like the UAE to face this alone, we’ve completely lost the plot. Stability in the Gulf is directly tied to our own energy security and economy. Supporting our allies and getting the region back on a stable footing isn’t charity it’s in America’s own interest.

[The Associated Press @AP]

China’s export growth accelerated in August, rising 25% from a year earlier, buoyed by autos and high-tech goods. https://t.co/RMGZ3phYGC

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

@Reuters This is exactly why Gulf security cannot be separated from global energy security. Attacks on Saudi Arabia risk widening the conflict, disrupting vital infrastructure and pushing more uncertainty into already fragile energy markets. Regional stability has to be the priority.

[Andrew Turner @AndrewTurn12]

@business War creates enormous costs for ordinary people, but it can create extraordinary profits for commodity traders. That contrast is a reminder of why stability in the Gulf matters not just for the region, but for the entire global energy market.