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US forces said they had destroyed or damaged three Iranian oil tankers. Washington called it a response to Iran's missile launch.
Iranian state media reported that the IRGC Navy had seized an American unmanned underwater vehicle near the Strait of Hormuz. The US did not comment on the statement.
The Houthis attacked cities and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia, injuring at least 73 people. They also announced a blockade of vessels in the Red Sea.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and U. S. President Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine and the need for further work on a ceasefire. They also discussed peace in the Middle East.
Brent and WTI prices rose by more than $1 amid the escalation of U. S. and Iranian attacks. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz declined.
The blockade and sanctions are reducing Iran’s oil revenues and limiting access to foreign currency. Tehran has failed to trigger a global energy shock.
JLR has offered voluntary redundancy to some employees to save $2. 3 billion over two years. The company's sales fell by 9.6%.
The fuel truck exploded after an accident on the Hamadan–Sanandaj highway due to brake failure. Six people were injured.
U. S. forces attacked three Iranian oil tankers after Iran struck two U.S. Navy ships. There were no casualties among Americans.
Experts linked the NABU searches at the Prosecutor General's Office to the upcoming talks between the United States and the Russian Federation. They predict increased pressure on Kyiv.
Iran may continue strikes in the Middle East for months. U.S. intelligence believes that sanctions could intensify the escalation.
U. S. envoys will arrive in Moscow on September 5 with a proposal to end the war. The Kremlin considers the prospects for an agreement extremely low.
Four people were killed and 68 injured in Kuhestak. Reuters experts link the strike to a U.S. munition; the United States is investigating the incident.
The U. S. Treasury Secretary expects oil prices to fall to $40–50 per barrel after the end of the war with Iran due to an oversupply.
Golden Global Bank is suspected of making million-dollar transfers benefiting Iran. The United States has frozen its assets and threatened new secondary sanctions.
Milei toughened Argentina's demands for the Falkland Islands following Trump's statements. An expert believes that Washington may pressure Britain over Iran.
Washington is developing a postwar strategy for the Middle East aimed at containing Iran and expanding Israel’s agreements. The plan is still at an early stage.
The price of diesel in the US has reached a record $5. 85 per gallon due to supply disruptions amid the war with Iran. This is increasing transportation costs.
In August, the FAO Food Price Index rose to its highest level since November 2022. Weather and the war drove up grain and sugar prices.
Brent rose by 6. 1% over the week, while WTI gained 8.3%. In the United States, diesel reached a record price due to supply disruptions.
The U. S. Senate approved a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, but its consideration in the House of Representatives remains uncertain. Vlasiuk said there is broad bipartisan support for increasing pressure on Moscow.
The US vice president said that there are no active attacks after the strikes ended. According to him, Iran is attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said that the United States would ask Europe to reimburse the costs of weapons and ammunition provided to Ukraine. He also reported on increasing production.
Brent fell to $95. 04, while WTI fell to $90.63 per barrel. Investors are assessing the risks of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said that the U. S. destroyed Iran's new missile and radar systems near the Strait of Hormuz. He is prepared to launch further strikes.
Washington plans to cut off Iran's external ties and strengthen sanctions against Tehran and its allies, including Russia. Bessent called on countries not to support the regime.
Parliament supported Draft Law No. 12117 on eco-industrial parks and industrial symbiosis. The document also changes the requirements for land and participants.
According to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, official Minsk is deepening ties with authoritarian regimes against the backdrop of its isolation from the West. In particular, Belarus is preparing a visa-free regime with North Korea and has also received Afghan Taliban members.
Brent rose to $95. 40, while WTI rose to $90.66 after new U.S. and Iranian strikes. Tehran announced restrictions on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran launched a missile strike against Jordan. Jordanian air defenses intercepted 10 of the 13 ballistic missiles; three fell in remote areas.