The Houthi advance in Yemen raises concerns about a key shipping choke point Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured the Red Sea port of Mokha and the strategic island of Mayun in Yemen The Independent UK · Sep 11
Iran 'Blew the Hell Out of' U.S. Navy's Bahrain Base, Acting Navy Secretary Acknowledges Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao acknowledged severe damage to the U.S. Navy's Bahrain base, prompting a task force review of the installation's future. Latin Times · Sep 11
Pete Hegseth can’t read the room in 9/11 Pentagon tribute ... to Trump ANALYSIS: ’War Secretary’ delivers a paean to Iran conflict while his boss mostly stays on script after Condoleezza Rice all but apologizes for pre-9/11 security failures at Pentagon commemoration of 9/11 25th years later, writes Andrew Feinberg The Independent UK · Sep 11
Oil tanker rates hit record highs following Iran, US shipping attacks Oil shipping rates from the Gulf of Oman to China have reached record highs this week. This surge follows recent attacks on shipping and military escalations in the region. The increased risk in the Middle East Gulf is pushing freight rates to new levels. Higher shipping costs could contribute to… The Economic Times · Sep 11
Bulletin PM briefing: Assisted dying bill fails and Trump marks 9/11 anniversary MPs vote against legalising assisted dying – what we know. Trump calls for unity and support for Iran war during 9/11 remarks. Surprise growth in UK economy during July – here’s why. Putin being repeatedly misled over frontline battle in Ukraine, reports claim. Smoke seen near crucial Saudi oil pipeline… The Independent UK · Sep 11
Houthi advances puts India and global trade closer to the edge Houthi forces are close to seizing control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, crucial for global shipping. This advance heightens concerns over trade security and energy supply chains around the world. India could experience rising costs and extended transit times for its goods. The Houthis are also enhancing their military capabilities,… The Times of India · Sep 11
Crude Prices Fall Back After IEA Forecasts Sharp Drop in Oil Demand October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -2.97 (-2.90%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is down -0.0499 (-1.47%). Oct WTI oil prices today have fallen back after Thursday’s +6.7% rally to a 3.5 month high. Oil prices fell back after the International Energy Agency (IEA) today warned that... Barchart · Sep 11
Saudi crown prince sought US military help from Trump with Houthis, sources say Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked US President Donald Trump for help countering Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis as threats to Red Sea shipping intensified, according to two sources. Washington declined direct military action for now but offered intelligence and targeting support, marking a shift in Riyadh’s approach to the Houthis. The Economic Times · Sep 11
Trump calls for unity and support for Iran war during 9/11 remarks IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 11
Iran-backed Houthis seize Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, three strategic islands The Iran-backed Houthis seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and captured three strategic islands on Friday, in a lightning offensive that cemented their hold on a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia. Before the Red Sea offensive, the Houthis already controlled a large part of Yemen's north. The Economic Times · Sep 11
IEA slashes global oil demand and supply forecast again as Iran war intensifies The Paris-based agency is now predicting 2026 worldwide oil consumption dropping by 2.5 million barrels a day versus 2025 as prices surge. Evening Standard · Sep 11
BRICS hand-in-hand: PM Modi, Putin, Pezeshkian, other leaders walk side by side, showcasing bloc unity Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other BRICS leaders at the Business Forum in New Delhi, where the leaders projected unity and called for deeper economic cooperation. Modi highlighted BRICS’ growing global economic weight, while Putin and Pezeshkian stressed stronger business ties… The Economic Times · Sep 11
BRICS' trade puzzle: Modi, Putin and Pezeshkian pitch three different fixes The BRICS Business Forum saw leaders discuss expanding intra-bloc trade and economic resilience. Prime Minister Modi focused on removing trade barriers and India's stability. President Putin addressed countering Western economic pressure and sanctions. President Pezeshkian linked economic security to conflict and rebuilding Iran's economy. New trade data reveals a complex… The Economic Times · Sep 11
The Houthis Are Making Gains, Threatening Saudi Arabia's Oil Exports. Satellite Images Raise Further Concerns. The images show smoke in the vicinity of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, through which the country has been rerouting exports. International Business Times · Sep 11
The Conversation · Sep 11 How Iran draws citizens into political surveillance Authoritarian governments have long drawn ordinary citizens into political surveillance. Joseph Stalin’s Soviet Union encouraged denunciations. East Germany’s secret police service, the Stasi, embedded informants in workplaces and neighbourhoods.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 PM Modi, Iran's Pezeshkian hold first New Delhi talks since West Asia war; vow to expand bilateral ties Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi on Friday, reviewing the escalating West Asia conflict and India-Iran ties. The meeting, their second in less than two weeks, came amid fresh US measures against Iran, disruptions to oil supplies and concerns over navigation and…
International Business Times · Sep 11 Oil Prices Keep Climbing As a Result Of Global Conflicts. The IEA Expects Demand To Drop More. The International Energy Agency expects global oil demand to decline by 2.5 million barrels per day this year.
The Guardian - US · Sep 11 US consumers faced more high prices in August as Iran war raised energy costs Annualized inflation rate was 3.4%, same as July, and core inflation, which omits energy and food prices, rose to 2.4%
The Conversation · Sep 11 Hormuz crisis has forced Japan into rethinking – and domesticating – its energy security needs Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu phoned his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sept. 8, 2026, to express concern over the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It was reportedly the ninth such phone call between the pair since March.
International Business Times UK · Sep 11 Trump Has No Regrets Over Iran War as Diesel Hits $6 Per Gallon: 'If I Had to Do It Again, I'd Do Exactly What I Did' Donald Trump has defended the Iran war as US diesel prices exceed $6 a gallon, oil remains above $100 per barrel, and rising borrowing costs threaten to deepen inflationary pressure.
International Business Times · Sep 11 Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels Make Further Gains In Yemen, Reach Key Island In The Red Sea The group reached the island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a breakthrough that could help the group tighten its grip on the key shipping lane.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 BRICS 2026: US-Israel's war has pushed Iran’s economy into a ‘far more dangerous phase’, says President Masoud Pezeshkian Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the BRICS Business Forum that the US-Israel military action against Iran had shown economic security could not be separated from national and regional security. At his first major international stage since the February war began, he urged BRICS to strengthen economic resilience through diversified trade,…
International Business Times · Sep 11 The War In Iran Has No End In Sight. Diesel Just Hit $6 For The First Time Ever. The Energy Information Administration outlook raised its forecast for next year's diesel prices as well.
Reason · Sep 11 President Trump Is Bold, Brave, and Right on the Iran War He defied almost all his advisors, including Vice President J.D. Vance, and has done all the right things on the Iran War.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 Iran’s Houthi allies capture strategic island on vital oil shipping route Rampant Yemeni fighters take control of island in narrow point of Bab al-Mandab strait, which Saudi is relying on for oil exports