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Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with Iran
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czj2mnwv1ryo
Breaking News: The U.S. launched a new wave of airstrikes on Iran, hours after President Trump said Iranian leaders were taking “too long to negotiate.”
OPEC oil output lowest since at least 2000 as US blockade squeezes Iran, Reuters survey shows
10/06/2026
Summary:
OPEC oil output in May fell to its lowest level in more than two decades, according to a Reuters survey, as a U.S. naval blockade reduced Iran’s exports and Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut exports from other Gulf producers. Production by the 11-member Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries declined by 1.06 million barrels per day from the previous month to 16.13 million bpd. According to Reuters surveys, this was the lowest monthly output level since at least 2000 and below levels recorded during the 2020 COVID-19 demand collapse.
The figures exclude the United Arab Emirates, which left OPEC effective May 1. Iran recorded the largest production decline, reflecting the impact of the U.S. blockade that began on April 13. Iran’s exports of crude oil and condensate fell to their lowest level in at least six years. Saudi Arabia also recorded a decline in output, while Iraq increased supply due to higher domestic use. Venezuela and Nigeria raised production. Planned OPEC+ production increases in May were prevented by the Iran war and the U.S. blockade.