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In the coming weeks, the G7 will discuss energy supplies and strategic reserves. Macron also held talks with French political parties.
The price of Russian ESPO rose above $120 due to demand from Chinese refineries and disruptions in the Middle East. The premium over Brent reached $20–30.
The U. S. State Department has approved the potential sale to Saudi Arabia of 48 F-35s and related equipment for $24.3 billion. The deal is intended to strengthen the security of the ally.
Brent fell to $104, while WTI fell to $101. 20 per barrel. Saudi Arabia is resuming exports, but risks in the Strait of Hormuz remain.
Washington may allow Berlin to transfer 10 Patriot interceptors worth $29. 6 million to Kyiv. The deal is still under consideration by the U.S. Congress.
Russia and China vetoed the extension of the mandate of UN independent experts on sanctions against Iran. Eleven countries supported the resolution.
Wang Yi and Marco Rubio discussed preparations for contacts at the highest level ahead of the expected meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. The sides also discussed the situation in the Middle East.
In 2026, 217 VLCC supertankers were ordered, compared with 93 throughout 2025. The US-Iran war increased demand for long-distance oil transportation.
The US launched approximately 82 Patriot and THAAD missiles, intercepting 18 of 20 Iranian ballistic missiles. Ukraine is forced to conserve PAC-3s.
Two days before the attack, 14 Russian satellites flew over the U. S. base. CNN found no evidence that data was transmitted to Iran.
A drone strike halted Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline to the Red Sea. Oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel.
Iran struck a U. S.-leased vessel with four drones and a missile. Several people, including U.S. personnel, sustained minor injuries.
Gregory Meeks called the bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran a “Trojan horse. ” The final vote is expected today.
The U. S. Federal Reserve raised the rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 3.75–4%. The decision was made due to intensifying inflation.
Sweden summoned Iran's ambassador and demanded that the diplomat leave the country. The ministry did not specify the reason for the decision.
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi drone near Mecca. The Houthis denied attacking the holy city and named other targets.
The NewsChopper4 helicopter crashed into a parking lot in Los Angeles while filming a traffic accident. At least three people were killed, and one person was seriously injured.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved the procedure for considering the sanctions bill. The document provides for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian energy resources.
The U. S. House committee approved consideration of the bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran. The final vote is scheduled for September 16.
The Coast Guard and the FBI inspected the VL Prosperity following suspicions of a foreign cyberattack. No casualties or operational disruptions were reported.
The United States will remove hundreds of troops and equipment from Iraq, mostly to Jordan. Pro-Iranian groups are refusing to disarm.
The yield on 10-year US bonds rose to 5. 041% — the highest level since 2007. The dollar strengthened, while bitcoin fell by 5%.
The first five months of the war cost the US $38 billion, and each subsequent month could add $2–3 billion. Inflation could rise in 2027.
Iranian media reported a strike on a commercial vessel near Qeshm Island. One person was reportedly killed and four injured.
The United States refused to support a UN sanctions exemption for Mohammad Eslami. Iran called the cancellation of his visa political pressure.
The Houthis announced the capture of the Greater and Lesser Hanish Islands in the Red Sea. The offensive increases risks to Saudi exports and oil prices.
The United States imposed sanctions on VTB for helping Iran circumvent restrictions. The bank facilitated the transfer of frozen assets and settlements in rubles and rials.
Trump said that the US is open to negotiations with Iran. He is demanding that other countries compensate for the costs related to oil in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said that Ukraine and Russia agreed not to attack each other’s energy facilities. He also urged Zelenskyy to stop strikes on Russia’s diesel fuel reserves.
Brent and WTI prices rose by more than 2% after attacks on Saudi Arabia's infrastructure. The East-West pipeline was temporarily shut down.