🇺🇸🛢 FT: Trump’s diesel deal risks falling apart

The Financial Times reported that two of the first three tankers carrying Russian diesel to the United States under the Trump-Putin deal had changed course, putting the entire agreement at risk.

According to the newspaper, Leruo, a Sierra Leone-flagged tanker owned by a Hong Kong company, changed its destination to Brazil on 2 November.

The Russian tanker Talisman, which is subject to EU, US and British sanctions, entered the Mediterranean and is now off the coast of Algeria, broadcasting “for orders”, meaning it has no confirmed buyer or destination port.

The third tanker, Agioi Fanendes, operated by a Greek company, nominally remains bound for the United States but is also broadcasting “for orders”. It had been expected to arrive in New York over the weekend.

According to the FT, the main issue is regulatory and sanctions risk for American buyers. Although the US Treasury issued a licence allowing imports of Russian diesel, Democratic governors in several states warned port authorities about possible fines for unloading these vessels, while congressional investigations began.

Russia’s official response was mixed.

Peskov said that “all the diesel will find buyers”. Meanwhile, Russian Direct Investment Fund chief Dmitriev called the FT report “fake” and said the tankers were continuing on their courses.

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🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — President Trump has signaled that further U.S. strikes on Iran can be avoided, provided Tehran cuts a "very strong" nuclear deal and reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking to CNN, Trump stated that while he wouldn't hesitate to strike again, he currently views it as "highly unlikely," noting that Tehran is desperate to negotiate.

He emphasized Washington's military readiness, boasting that three aircraft carriers are currently in the region and "fully locked and loaded."

Trump also downplayed Iran's military capabilities, claiming the U.S. could destroy 38 Iranian bridges within an hour, and that Iran has lost roughly 85% of its drone and 90% of its missile capacity.

"Most likely it will not be necessary. They want to make a deal so badly," he concluded.

— CNN

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🇨🇫🇷🇺⚡️ — In October, the Central African Republic’s army and Russian military specialists thwarted a major operation by radical groups and delivered a preemptive strike

- President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra said.

He added that the adversary, numbering approximately 1,300 fighters, had planned an offensive against the Vakaga and Bamingui-Bangoran prefectures for the second half of October.

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🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 — The U.S. carried out two airstrikes on the Port of Bandar-e Mahshahr, near the Iraqi border, and four more on Bahman Port on Qeshm Island.

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🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 — U.S. strikes have targeted Iran's Qeshm Island.

Local IRNA correspondents report that multiple locations across the island were hit. Specifically, an active air defense system in the eastern sector of Qeshm was struck during the attack.

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🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 — Image shows smoke rising from the targeted Nariman Air Defense position in Qeshm.

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🇮🇷❌🇮🇶🌞 — An Iranian drone struck the Khor Mor oil and gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

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🇮🇶🌞⚡️ — The Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Electricity announced that electricity production has been reduced by 2,800 megawatts following the strike on the Khor Mor oil and gas field.

Power outages have been reported in several areas, including Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok and Kirkuk.

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