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Washington Presses Israel to Halt Strikes on Iran’s Energy Network

  Smoke rises in Sharjah, following reports of Iranian attacks after United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. The United States has urged Israel to stop its ongoing attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, according to multiple reports citing senior U.S. and Israeli officials. Key Developments U.S. officials delivered the request at high political levels and directly to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.  The Trump administration outlined several strategic concerns: A desire to maintain the possibility of future cooperation with Iran’s oil sector after the conflict. Fears that continued strikes could harm Iranian civilians.  Warnings that Iran might retaliate with large-scale attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, a scenario described as a potential “doomsday option.”  Context The request marks a rare moment in which Washington is attempting to restrain Israeli military actions, despite the two nations having ...
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Blaze Erupts at Chevron’s El Segundo Refinery, No Injuries Reported

An aerial view of Chevron crews attempting to extinguish a large fire and explosion that occurred at Chevron Refinery in El Segundo Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

A massive fire broke out late Thursday night in the jet fuel production unit at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles, sending a towering fireball and thick smoke into the night sky. The blaze, which erupted in the facility’s Isomax 7 unit, was visible for miles and briefly raised concerns about fuel supplies in California’s tightly constrained energy market.

Chevron confirmed that all employees and contractors were safely accounted for, and no injuries were reported. Emergency crews from Chevron’s own fire department, along with responders from El Segundo and Manhattan Beach, worked through the night to contain the flames.

Officials said there was no immediate impact on operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which relies heavily on jet fuel from the refinery. Residents in nearby Manhattan Beach were advised to shelter in place until early Friday morning, though no evacuation orders were issued.

The cause of the explosion remains under investigation. State and federal safety agencies are expected to review the incident once the fire is fully extinguished.

The El Segundo refinery is Chevron’s second-largest in the United States, supplying about 20% of Southern California’s motor fuel and 40% of its jet fuel. Analysts noted that while the fire is unlikely to affect global oil markets, California gasoline prices could see upward pressure due to the state’s isolated fuel system.


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