The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped over two percent on Monday, driven by fresh attacks from Houthi militants and Iranian forces. This escalation has heightened fears of supply disruptions after a crucial Saudi oil pipeline was compromised. A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was hit, resulting in a fire and the evacuation…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

‘We spy on them too’: Trump shrugs off China-Iran satellite imagery report

President Trump has dismissed concerns regarding reports that Chinese entities are providing Iran with satellite imagery, suggesting that such espionage practices are not unlike those employed by the United States. This incident reportedly occurred just before a missile strike that resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers. With a…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Democrats’ chances of gaining control of Congress at US midterms depend on Iran war

In Nate Silver’s forecast model, Democrats are more likely than not to gain control of the US federal Senate at November 3 midterm elections, and strongly favoured to gain control of the House of Representatives. Donald Trump’s net approval is close to -20.

The Conversation · Sep 14

Tucker Carlson backs Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race

Mike Rogers is ‘unfit to serve’, right-wing commentator writes, after wave of Islamophobic abuse against El-Sayed and Zohran Mamdani over 9/11

The Independent UK · Sep 13

‘Some regional countries requested’: Iran after meeting with Gulf states in Oman postponed

After a meeting between Iran and Gulf states scheduled for Monday in Oman was postponed, Iranian state media reported that this was done at the request of some regional countries.

The Times of India · Sep 13

Sucker Punch: How the Houthis shocked the Gulf

Who are the Houthis, what are their objectives for Yemen, and could the Iranian-backed group hold a significant part of world trade to ransom in the Bab el Mandeb Strait? FRANCE 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Professor Thomas Juneau, a specialist on the Houthis and Iran, explains the intricate dynamics…

France 24 · Sep 13

Houthis advance in Yemen, attack Saudi Arabia as rebel forces near US base in Djibouti

Fighting intensified in Yemen on Sunday as government forces launched attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea coast, while the Houthis claimed attacks on neighbouring Saudi Arabia, escalating fears of a return to a wider civil war.

The Times of India · Sep 13

World’s oil supply faces a new threat as lightning offensive sets Iran allies, the Houthis, up to control another key waterway, the ‘Gate of Tears’

Help was promised. It never came.

We Got This Covered · Sep 13

Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels

Somali businesses are seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-backed Houthis captured a key port city and an island, sending thousands of Yemenis fleeing to neighboring Djibouti

The Independent UK · Sep 13

Trump says US could stay in Iran and keep oil, like Venezuela deal

President Trump suggested the United States might remain in Iran to secure its oil. He drew a parallel to the US involvement in Venezuela's extensive oil reserves. Trump reiterated his expectation for the Iran war to conclude this year. He stated that gasoline prices would significantly decrease after the conflict…

The Economic Times · Sep 13