May 04, 2012

LONDON [MENL] -- Iran's military was believed to have acquired advanced
jammers developed by China.

May 11, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has completed an oil pipeline
that bypasses the Iranian-dominated Strait of Hormuz.

May 14, 2012

LONDON [MENL] -- Despite reduced tension with Iran, global oil prices
were expected to remain high throughout 2012.

May 15, 2012

NICOSIA [MENL] -- China has asked Iran to provide insurance coverage for oil
exports.