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The leaders of France and the United States discussed a mutual moratorium by Ukraine and Russia on long-range strikes against energy facilities. Macron will present the proposal to Zelenskyy.
Brent fell to $101. 75, while WTI dropped to $98.34 per barrel. Investors are expecting diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran.
The Houthis said they would not attack American ships in the Red Sea. They will continue military operations against Saudi Arabia.
Trump called on Iran to reach a deal, threatening economic decline or the destruction of its leadership. Tehran warned of strikes on U.S. bases.
The Houthis claimed to have struck “sensitive” sites in Riyadh and Yanbu. A large plume of smoke rose near the airport of Saudi Arabia’s capital.
A shipment of F-35 parts bound from Australia to the US was diverted to Hong Kong. The Pentagon confirmed that the components had gone missing and launched an investigation.
Because of the Houthi offensive, more than 112,000 Yemenis have become displaced, while nearly 3,000 have fled by sea to Djibouti. People are leaving their homes without their belongings.
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.
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.
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi drone near Mecca. The Houthis denied attacking the holy city and named other targets.
Photos showed the destruction of American bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The strikes hit U.S. facilities in eight countries.
The United States will remove hundreds of troops and equipment from Iraq, mostly to Jordan. Pro-Iranian groups are refusing to disarm.
Brent rose to $108. 75 after disruptions at the Saudi hub of Yanbu. Repairs to the pipeline could take up to 8 weeks.
The yield on 10-year US bonds rose to 5. 041% — the highest level since 2007. The dollar strengthened, while bitcoin fell by 5%.
Iranian media reported a strike on a commercial vessel near Qeshm Island. One person was reportedly killed and four injured.
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.
Brent and WTI prices rose by more than 2% after attacks on Saudi Arabia's infrastructure. The East-West pipeline was temporarily shut down.
On September 14, Ukraine observes Tank Forces Day and the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. Around the world, people commemorate the founding of OPEC and U.S. National Anthem Day.
UAVs attacked the East-West oil pipeline after being launched from Maysan province. Saudi Arabia postponed its response pending Baghdad's investigation.
The Houthis seized Perim Island and tightened their control over Bab el-Mandeb. Saudi Arabia asked the United States for help but received only intelligence.
Trump said that the Houthis do not want a direct war with the United States and asked not to be attacked. Saudi Arabia called on Washington to intervene.
Riyadh asked the United States to intensify military pressure on the Houthis. Washington refused, offering intelligence and assistance in identifying targets.
Following a drone attack, Saudi Arabia temporarily halted the East-West oil pipeline. The drones may have been launched from Iraq.
The President of Ukraine said that prolonging the war and the blockade of the Black Sea threaten global food security. Grain exports are becoming more expensive.
Brent and WTI are trading above $100 per barrel and could end the week at this level for the first time since May. The reason is attacks on routes\r\nand energy facilities.
American advisers are helping Saudi Arabia coordinate strikes against the Houthis. The US is providing intelligence but is not taking part in the attacks.
Brent rose to $99. 39 after the US destroyed five Iranian tankers. The market fears disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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