Oil fields

Communities near Nigeria's oil facilities in Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa are experiencing environmental and health issues due to methane emissions from gas flaring and regulatory failures. The investigation highlights disappearing fish and polluted rainwater as consequences of these practices.

Iraq has increased oil production to full capacity at three southern oil fields, including a site near Basra. The fields are now operating at maximum output.

President Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and oil fields over the next 2-3 weeks, warning of devastating consequences for Iran's civilian population and economy. The U.S. could also close the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions and impacting global oil markets.