Michael Amon

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Wall Street Journal Middle East editor/reporter incl. energy

UAE Deploys Small, Powerful Force to Counter Iran
SocialMay 11, 2026

UAE Deploys Small, Powerful Force to Counter Iran

Another eye-popping scoop from the @WSJ Middle East bureau. The U.A.E. is using its small but potent military to retaliate against Iran. https://t.co/ESPoY7pRg1

By Michael Amon
WSJ Seeks Deputy Middle East Bureau Chief in Dubai/Tel Aviv
SocialMay 8, 2026

WSJ Seeks Deputy Middle East Bureau Chief in Dubai/Tel Aviv

Looking for an exciting reporting and editing role in the heart of the biggest stories in the world? Apply to be WSJ's next Deputy Middle East Bureau Chief, in Dubai or Tel Aviv. https://t.co/huAcTEWBVO

By Michael Amon
Celebrating Shayndi’s Hit Stories and Editorial Leadership
SocialMay 1, 2026

Celebrating Shayndi’s Hit Stories and Editorial Leadership

Now that my friend and, sadly, former colleague @shayndi is on her way to CBS to work for @bariweiss, it’s a good time to share all her hit stories—those she authored but also spearheaded as an editor (and not what...

By Michael Amon
Missing Price Discovery Signals Looming Energy Market Crisis
SocialApr 22, 2026

Missing Price Discovery Signals Looming Energy Market Crisis

“The lack of price discovery that we are seeing is so worrying to me, because in reality we are storing up a bigger problem for the future,” said Amrita Sen, founder and director of market intelligence at Energy Aspects. https://t.co/faWrJzysrl

By Michael Amon
Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Historic, Hindered by Hezbollah
SocialApr 16, 2026

Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks Historic, Hindered by Hezbollah

Israel, Lebanon peace talks would be historic, but also very difficult, especially because Hezbollah wouldn’t go along with it. https://t.co/ZApoYd48NM

By Michael Amon
UAE Urges US Join Multinational Effort to Open Hormuz
SocialApr 1, 2026

UAE Urges US Join Multinational Effort to Open Hormuz

Trump wants to leave opening the Strait of Hormuz to other countries. The U.A.E. wants the U.S. to be part of a multi-national coalition to open the waterway and is willing to join the fight. with @summer_said @DavidSCloud https://t.co/N8BEqgKnzg

By Michael Amon
Mossad Agents Directly Threaten IRGC Officials.
SocialMar 18, 2026

Mossad Agents Directly Threaten IRGC Officials.

Absolutelty bonkers detail in this story by @DovLieber @benoitfaucon and @Shayndi. Mossad agents are calling up IRGC officials and threatening them personally. https://t.co/ea4cWMks7b https://t.co/5V9sAE3e9S

By Michael Amon
Regime's Missiles Could Jeopardize Hormuz Tankers, Spike Oil
SocialMar 12, 2026

Regime's Missiles Could Jeopardize Hormuz Tankers, Spike Oil

If the regime holds on, what is to stop its missiles and drones from threatening tankers through the Strait of Hormuz? Its ability to impact energy prices would be enormous. https://t.co/Xu1MLsUQXz

By Michael Amon
Even After Iran's Surrender, Oil Recovery Weeks Away
SocialMar 9, 2026

Even After Iran's Surrender, Oil Recovery Weeks Away

If the war ended today with Iran's complete and total surrender, Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic would take two weeks to return to normal and Gulf oil production two months to get back to pre-war levels. And that's optimistic. https://t.co/o3CKt61EZn

By Michael Amon