Shadow fleets, groups of tanker ships used by sanctioned nations like Iran and Russia to move oil, comprise an estimated 17% of all international tankers, according to an Allianz report.

The increased risk from conflict in the Middle East carries a premium.

Despite fears about how oil shipments could be affected if Iran targets tanker traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz, global supply remains strong.

Global oil prices are simply too low to make it profitable.

After the death of Mahsa Amini, Iran’s government and citizens use increasingly sophisticated tools in their struggle over information.

Until the recent moves against Russia, Iran faced more sanctions than any country.

With the Taliban in control, the business picture there could look foggy to the rest of the world, especially when it comes to how much money the government will actually have.

Iran’s had a history of cyber propaganda meant to rally support in the Middle East.

One way Iran could find its way into corporate networks is through individual employees.

A George Washington University professor emeritus explains the consequences of 40 years of sanctions.