Chevron and Shell are close to signing the first major oil production deals in Venezuela since the U.S. captured President Maduro in January.

Chevron plans to expand production in the Orinoco Belt (Ayacucho 8 area), while Shell is targeting the Carito and Pirital fields in Monagas North.

Venezuela recently changed its oil law to give foreign companies more control over operations and exports.

The government may finalize contract reviews by the end of March.

Source: Reuters

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Steve Bannon on Iran:

Trump’s original objective was to back the dissident groups in Persia who hate Ayatollah and Mullahs.

Instead, Israel has managed to unite the Persian people who were not united.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out its “most intense” operation since the war began, launching missiles at Israeli and U.S. targets in the region, while Israel reported sirens but no casualties.

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Steve Bannon:

Lindsey Graham should be registered as a foreign agent for the Netanyahu government.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:

We have to put an end to the veto power in the UN Security Council.

Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of strategic cruise missiles from a new 5,000-ton North Korean destroyer.

Türkiye deployed ASELSAN’s ŞAHİN 40mm anti-drone system to Northern Cyprus, where it is now operational to defend against low-flying mini and micro UAVs using airburst smart grenades.

Turkish President Erdogan on Iran:

While there was an opportunity and possibility to resolve the problems at the table, due to miscalculations, wrong assessments, and of course the provocations of a bloodthirsty network, our region has once again been covered with the smell of blood and gunpowder.

Turkish President Erdogan on Iran:

We sadly see that, without making any distinction between women, children, the elderly, or civilians, an entire people—who bear no responsibility for the developments—are being made to pay a heavy price.

Turkish President Erdogan on Iran:

This war must be stopped before it escalates and sets the entire region on fire.

If diplomacy is given a chance, it is certainly possible to achieve this.

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was reportedly injured in his legs on the first day of US-Israeli strikes, according to reports, but the son of Iran’s president said he is “safe and sound.”

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Turkish President Erdogan:

We do not have a religion such as Sunnism or Shiism.

We have only one religion, and that is Islam!

Turkish President Erdogan:

We are aware of the real intentions behind the campaigns that are being systematically carried out by anti-Türkiye lobbies.

We will certainly not fall into this trap.

We will not abandon common sense and composure.

Turkish President Erdogan:

Anyone who wants to understand the character of Türkiye and the Turkish nation should look at Cyprus, our War of Independence, and the victory of Canakkale.

Turkish President Erdogan:

We are not seeking adventure, nor are we pursuing tension.

We support the prevalence of peace and tranquility in every inch and corner of our region.

Turkish President Erdogan:

Whoever it may be, we have no desire for any country’s sovereignty.

But if anyone sets their sights on our lands and seeks adventure, we will not hesitate to say, “Bring it on.”

Kremlin has reportedly backed a covert online disinformation campaign to help Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán win the April 12 election.

The plan, created by the sanctioned Russian consultancy Social Design Agency, aims to flood Hungarian social media with pro-Orbán messages and attacks on his main rival, Péter Magyar.

The campaign portrays Orbán as a strong, sovereign leader with global allies, while depicting Magyar as a weak “EU puppet.”

It reportedly includes memes, videos, and narratives tailored to look like local Hungarian content and spread by influencers.

Source: FT

One of the seven members of the Iranian women’s football team delegation who was granted asylum in Australia has changed her mind and asked to return to Iran.

The player initially chose to stay in Brisbane but later contacted the Iranian embassy after speaking with teammates who had already left.

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said officials confirmed the decision was voluntary and arranged for her return.

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The White House believes it can tolerate higher oil prices for about three to four weeks before they become a serious political problem.

The administration says it will not change its military strategy over short-term price swings and wants several weeks of consistent data before adjusting policy.

Source: POLITICO

A poll by the Jewish People Policy Institute found strong support in Israel for the decision to attack Iran.

85% of Jewish respondents and 72% of all Israelis believe it was correct, while 3% of Jews and 13% of Israelis think it was not.

Chinese Foreign Ministry:

China does not agree with the attacks on Gulf states and condemns all indiscriminate attacks on civilians and non-military targets.

The urgent task is to immediately cease military operations and prevent further expansion of the conflict.