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Trump said there was a choice between a deal with Iran and military escalation. Tehran conveyed a new proposal through intermediaries.
A drone strike halted Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline to the Red Sea. Oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel.
Photos showed the destruction of American bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The strikes hit U.S. facilities in eight countries.
The Russian Federation offered Vietnam a “wet” lease of aircraft due to a shortage in its aircraft fleet. In the 11 largest airlines, 130 out of 673 aircraft were not flying.
At Andrews Air Force Base, military personnel accidentally deployed Air Force One’s emergency slide. After a 20-minute delay, Trump departed for Dallas.
On September 9, Education, Beauty, Electric Vehicle, and FASD Days are observed. Tajikistan celebrates its independence, while churches honor the saints.
Putin and Xi Jinping will attend the SCO summit in Bishkek together with the leaders of Iran, India and Pakistan.
The Prime Minister of Qatar held talks with Iran’s leadership in Tehran on reducing tensions and restoring dialogue with Washington. The White House denied that direct talks had taken place.
SOMO has put Basrah Medium and Heavy up for transshipment off Oman next month. The decision was made amid the war and threats in the strait.
Brent and WTI fell by 0. 5% amid negotiations concerning the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. distillate inventories fell to a seasonal low.
The Qatari prime minister will discuss de-escalation and the restoration of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz with Iran. Due to the war, the flow of oil has fallen to 5 million barrels per day.
Donald Trump started the IndyCar race in Washington and drove a ceremonial lap in a limousine. Air Force One flew over the city accompanied by four fighter jets.
U. S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes, calling her a "fake journalist" and urging her to shut up.
U. S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner met with the Israeli prime minister to unblock Trump's plan. Netanyahu publicly rejected the deal, despite Hamas agreeing to disarm.
The ministers of eight Muslim countries condemned Israel’s rejection of the U. S. plan for Gaza. Netanyahu demands the complete disarmament of Hamas before the withdrawal of troops.
Jared Kushner met with the head of Hamas in Egypt to salvage the 15-point plan for disarmament and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. On Monday, he will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain are outraged by the lack of a U. S. strategy toward Iran and Trump's inconsistency. Some states question the advisability of hosting U.S. military bases.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the country had not made a decision on resuming talks with the US. He noted that exchanging messages through intermediaries does not constitute negotiations.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that the secret flight from Turkey using an Air Force One decoy aircraft was organized by the Secret Service and the military. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were aboard the decoy aircraft.
U. S. President Donald Trump secretly switched to a C-32A military aircraft while departing Turkey because of a credible threat of assassination by Iran. The old Air Force One was used as a decoy, and the journalists on board were unaware of the switch.
U. S. President Donald Trump secretly flew out of Ankara on a military C-32A, while Air Force One was used as a decoy. The reason was the threat of an assassination attempt by Iran following the resumption of strikes on that country.
The Pentagon revoked former U. S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s access to classified information over the alleged disclosure of information about the Air Force One aircraft. Kendall denies the allegations, stating that he always followed the rules.
The US, Iran, and Oman are nearing a 60-day interim agreement to restore operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The deal provides for the separation of vessel traffic and mine clearance, but requires Iran's approval.
Trump said Iran will face a strong blow if the strait is not opened. Oil prices fell due to progress in negotiations.
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has not changed significantly, despite uncertainty surrounding possible talks between the US and Iran. According to Kpler, eight vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, and oil prices are reacting to statements about progress in Qatar's mediation.
Global oil prices decline on expectations of a temporary agreement between the US and Iran to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Asian exchanges are poised to rise after a record close of the S&P 500.
Brent and WTI oil prices fell by more than 5% after the US Treasury Secretary's statement about a possible deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Traders are reacting to the comments, although analysts are less optimistic.
Pakistan invited Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to visit the country. The sides discussed the current developments in the region.
U. S. President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will resume on Monday after the cancellation of a "massive attack." He noted that allies, including Saudi Arabia, asked to cancel the strike due to a possible deal.
US President Donald Trump said that Washington could launch large-scale strikes on Iran at any time. Allies, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, asked to cancel the attack.