Republican Thomas Massie proposes impeaching Pete Hegseth over Iran war Congressman says defense secretary repeatedly violated constitution through his handling of Iran war The Guardian - US · Sep 15
Iranian state actors targeting UK dissidents, activists and journalists with spyware Iranian agents used social engineering tricks such as fake MRI test results to lure victims in, the NCSC said The Independent UK · Sep 15
Iran Allegedly Laundered $1.5 Billion In Oil Money Through Crypto. The U.S. Is Going After Some Of It. Federal prosecutors say two Hong Kong companies helped convert proceeds from sanctioned Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers into cryptocurrency. International Business Times · Sep 15
America must escape its Middle East humiliation before it is too late THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As oil prices skyrocket, the world’s greatest superpower must see it has been bullied and banjaxed by a badly mauled Iran and a few Houthi fighters – staying in this fight will only bring disaster The Independent UK · Sep 15
Houthis threaten more Saudi strikes as UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Yemen Estimated 100,000 Yemenis displaced amid renewed fighting as Qatar sounds alarm over Bab al-Mandab strait The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
US military says it destroyed 2 small Iranian boats trying to steal a drone The U.S. military says it opened fire and destroyed two small Iranian boats this week trying to steal a drone ship in the waters off Iran The Independent UK · Sep 15
Iran war has cost $38 billion and counting, CBO says The Iran war directly cost the Pentagon $38 billion through July and is likely to consume $2 billion to $3 billion more per month if recent hostilities in the region continue, the Congressional Budget Office reported Tuesday. The CBO report’s estimate of the war’s direct impact on the federal budget is… Roll Call · Sep 15
Crude Prices Soar as Global Oil Supplies Continue to Tighten October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is up +3.30 (+3.25%) on Monday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.1164 (+3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with crude just below Monday’s 3.75-month high. Supply risks are underpinning crude oil prices as crude exports from the... Barchart · Sep 15
Saudi Arabia issues brief danger alerts for Mecca, Jeddah, Taif amid Houthi escalation Saudi Arabia’s civil defence on Tuesday issued brief alerts warning of potential danger in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif amid an escalation in attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen. The alert for Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest site, was the first such warning during the latest escalation, but authorities said… The Times of India · Sep 15
Pentagon burning through billions as Iran clash drains critical US missile stockpiles IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 15
Why US markets, Dow Jones are down today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 trade lower as AI stocks steady; focus on Fed rate decision US stocks were subdued on Tuesday as AI shares steadied after a global selloff, while rising oil prices and Treasury yields kept investors cautious. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday as the Iran conflict pushes energy prices higher and threatens to keep inflation elevated. The Economic Times · Sep 15
Iranian Strikes Have Damaged Or Destroyed 'Hundreds Of Buildings And Structures' At U.S. Bases: Pentagon Report Tehran's strikes have also hit "dozens" of aircraft by the end of June. International Business Times · Sep 15
Trump White House Reportedly 'Frustrated,' Searching for 'Magic Bullets' as Iran War Sends Gas Prices Soaring Before Midterms The Trump administration is reportedly searching for ways to contain surging US fuel prices linked to the Iran war, increasing economic pressure ahead of the midterm elections. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Iran’s threat to cut undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz poses a serious threat to Gulf states The conflict between Iran and the US appears to have reached a stalemate. The US navy continues to prevent Iranian vessels or others transiting to or from Iranian ports. Iran, meanwhile, threatens shipping moving in or out of the Persian Gulf region via the Strait of Hormuz. The Conversation · Sep 15
We Got This Covered · Sep 15 USAF officer claims he ejected from jet over Iran, hit ground at 70-100mph, climbed 7000ft ridge with broken back, waited for rescue for 2 days An almost unbelievable tale of survival.
The Guardian - US · Sep 15 The trans CIA official ousted by Trump: ‘We’re a government crippled by its own decisions’ Julia Curlee, a former senior CIA officer, speaks on Trump administration’s purge of national security staff, attacks on DEI and failures in Iran war
The Independent UK · Sep 15 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe warns new envoy for detained Brits must not be an ‘excuse for government inaction’ The mother, who was held for six years in Iran, welcomed the appointment of the UK’s first envoy for complex consular cases Alistair Burt
The Independent UK · Sep 15 US defense chiefs warn of munitions shortfall as Iran war costs hit $33bn President Donald Trump’s ‘Operation Epic Fury’ assault on Iran has cost $33.4 billion and has resulted in a strategic missile shortage, the Department of Defense’s inspector general finds
The Independent UK · Sep 15 Houthi official says Saudi airstrikes leave 3 dead, and other Mideast developments A Houthi spokesperson says Saudi airstrikes have left three people dead in the Yemen's southwest
The Economic Times · Sep 15 Sensex crashes over 1,400 pts from day’s high, Nifty below 23,150. 5 triggers behind Rs 9L cr wipeout Indian markets faced a notable downturn, witnessing significant erosion of capitalisation. Factors like climbing US bond yields and escalating oil prices heightened inflation fears among investors. Anticipation of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve added to the market's woes. Additionally, growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, combined with…
Euronews · Sep 15 Iran's new ayatollah is a Nolan fan interested in start-ups, in-laws say Six months after succeeding his father, Mojtaba Khamenei has made no public appearances, yet his late wife's family has described him to state-affiliated outlets as a film buff familiar with Christopher Nolan, interested in start-ups and cognitive science, and diligent about learning English.
The Economic Times · Sep 15 Eurozone bond yields hit 17-year high as Middle East conflict drives inflation fears Eurozone borrowing costs climb to multi-year highs as surging oil prices and rising US Treasury yields intensify inflation concerns. Investors expect central banks to keep interest rates higher for longer, while heavy government borrowing, corporate debt issuance and geopolitical risks add pressure to bond markets.
International Business Times UK · Sep 15 Trump's 'Manosphere' Supporters Turn on Him as Joe Rogan and Theo Von Lead the Revolt Over Iran War Joe Rogan and Theo Von criticise Donald Trump's Iran war as his support among young men weakens, exposing a potential fracture in his coalition.
The Independent UK · Sep 15 How destroyed jets and drones helped cause cost of Iran war to reach $33.4bn IN FULL
The Economic Times · Sep 15 Operation Epic Fury: IG report reveals $33B war costs, loss of multiple F-15E Strike Eagles, and diplomatic strain Months of bombing and missile attacks on Iran are yet to yield any substantive gains to the US. While President Donald Trump has on several occasions claimed that the American military is winning the war, Iran has time and again bounced back to hit US bases in the Middle East.…