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Day: July 22, 2026
Dictator Ilham Aliyev is blackmailing Europe with gas, saying: ‘Look, I supply you with gas, so don’t touch me.’ He doesn’t realize that even if he dies or is overthrown, this gas and oil will still be sold to Europe.Brian McDonald (@BrianMcDonaldIE)Aliyev’s comments are best taken with a pinch of salt. Even after the recent disruption, Russia still produces roughly 9 million barrels of oil a day, while Azerbaijan produces about 500,000, barely 5–6% as much.
Baku may help fill gaps in particular Western European markets, but it’s in no position to replace Russian supply.— https://x.com/BrianMcDonaldIE/status/2079661723867304265
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out a drone strike on a US military base in Kuwait, according to Tasnim agency, cited by Report.
The IRGC announced that drones had struck ammunition depots and the logistics command center of US ground forces at the Al-Doha military base.
It was noted that Al-Doha, located in Kuwait City’s coastal district, is considered one of the most important US bases in the country. The base also serves as a support hub for American troops deployed across the Middle East, hosting US ground forces, naval units, aviation equipment, and personnel.
The incident follows recent US strikes on military targets in Iran.
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Secret meeting in Baku
As of mid-2026, Azerbaijan stands at a profound economic and geopolitical crossroads. Rich oil reserves transformed Baku into one of the world’s earliest petroleum capitals, while natural gas exports in the 21st century positioned the country as a strategic supplier to Europe. Yet describing Azerbaijan today as merely an oil and gas exporter increasingly overlooks the broader transformation taking place within its energy sector and the country’s evolving geopolitical role.
As of mid-2026, Azerbaijan stands at a profound economic and geopolitical crossroads. Rich oil reserves transformed Baku into one of the world’s earliest petroleum capitals, while natural gas exports in the 21st century positioned the country as a strategic supplier to Europe. Yet describing Azerbaijan today as merely an oil and gas exporter increasingly overlooks the broader transformation taking place within its energy sector and the country’s evolving geopolitical role.