Iran-Backed Houthis Take a Key Port City In Yemen. Traffic Through The Red Sea Could Be Threatened Further. Oil prices climbed further on Thursday following the development. International Business Times · Sep 10
Houthis seize Yemen's strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed forces Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces, military sources and witnesses told the BBC. The Times of India · Sep 10
Oil surges 6%, Brent and US crude both surpass $100 on more tanker attacks Oil prices climbed over one hundred dollars per barrel on Thursday amid escalating attacks on shipping lanes. The surge was driven by fears of supply disruptions sparked by the Houthis' capture of a Yemeni port, posing significant risks to Red Sea navigation. Market analysts suggest that China's oil buying habits… The Economic Times · Sep 10
Oil surges 5%, Brent and US crude both over $100 on more tanker attacks Oil prices jumped 5% to above $100 a barrel as escalating US-Iran fighting and attacks on tankers raised fears of wider supply disruptions. Brent hit $106.60 while WTI crossed $100. Rising Chinese demand and tighter OPEC output are adding to market pressure, keeping traders focused on the risk of further… The Economic Times · Sep 10
The Pentagon is using polygraphs to hunt leakers, but the tests are more theater than fact In August 2026, government investigators subjected roughly 50 military officers and civilian employees on the Joint Staff to polygraph tests as part of an inquiry into press leaks about the Iran war and depleted U.S. munitions, according to The New York Times. The newspaper described the scope of the investigation… The Conversation · Sep 10
Trump Advisers Privately Warn Iran War Could Last Beyond His Presidency: Report Trump advisers privately warn the Iran conflict could extend past 2028, despite public claims of a quick end. Latin Times · Sep 10
Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say Iran's Revolutionary Guards are currently mentoring Houthi forces along Yemen's Red Sea coastline, reinforcing their strategic control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Last week, Iran encouraged the Houthis to intensify their assaults on Saudi Arabia while Riyadh continues to concentrate its military efforts on northern fronts. Consequently, the overall military… The Economic Times · Sep 10
Crude Oil Prices Soar on Fears US-Iran War to Persist October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is up +5.67 (+5.90%) on Wednesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.1572 (+4.90%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with crude oil posting a 3.5-month high and gasoline posting a 2-week high. Crude prices are soaring today amid... Barchart · Sep 10
US oil jumps above $100 and stock futures slump Amid the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, crude oil prices in the U.S. have surged past one hundred dollars, leading to marked increases in global oil benchmarks that ripple through international markets. This surge coincides with a decline in U.S. stock futures, attributed to rising wholesale inflation in August. Meanwhile, the European… The Economic Times · Sep 10
Bulletin world briefing: Zelensky’s plane ‘almost hit’ by Russian drone Zelensky’s plane ‘almost hit’ by Russian drone – what we know US military aircraft ‘attacked by Iran’ at Middle East Air Force base Inside Russia’s plan to disable vital undersea cables using secret weapon Huge fire breaks out on ferry in Philippines leaving five dead Space warfare has moved one… The Independent UK · Sep 10
Trump Tells Republicans to 'Pretend' He's on November Ballot, Promises $5,000 if GOP Keeps Congress Donald Trump urged Republicans to vote as if he were on the ballot, promising a $5,000 payment to adult US citizens if his party retains control of Congress. International Business Times UK · Sep 10
Disabling cameras, ‘excessive invasive’ searches: 20 years on, Iran faces UN council over nuclear probe The UN’s nuclear watchdog has asked the UN Security Council to hold Iran accountable for its failure to comply with safeguards designed to prevent the development of nuclear weapons, diplomatic officials said Wednesday. The Times of India · Sep 10
ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fans inflation fears The European Central Bank has taken another bold action by raising interest rates for the second occasion within the year. This effort is designed to tackle stubborn inflation, significantly driven by high energy costs and geopolitical factors. The bank expects inflation to stay above its target level through the year… The Economic Times · Sep 10
Satellite images reveal surge in building activity at Iranian nuclear site after Trump’s bomb threat Trump said the US would have to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if they found they’d been working on Pickaxe Mountain The Independent UK · Sep 10
International Business Times UK · Sep 10 'Time to Let It Go': Donald Trump's Comb-Over Fails in the Wind Amid Air Force One Slide Chaos President Trump's hair was blown out of place by the wind, revealing a bald spot, during a media interaction. He also addressed questions on aircraft safety, Iran, and fuel prices
The Times of India · Sep 10 Iran-backed Houthis seize key Red Sea port in blow to Saudi forces Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militants have seized the key Red Sea port of Mokha and advanced towards the Hanish islands, bringing them closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and raising the prospect of a major new threat to one of the world's most vital shipping routes.
The Economic Times · Sep 10 Iran attack on base in Jordan damaged American military aircraft, US official says Iranian strikes damaged multiple American military aircraft at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base this week. The United States military suffered material damage, including destroyed drones and damaged fighter jets. This attack followed U.S. forces destroying five Iranian crude oil carriers in response to missile attacks. U.S. forces fired approximately thirty…
The Economic Times · Sep 10 Pakistan killed Palestinians for Jordan. Will it kill Houthis for Saudi? Houthi attacks near Saudi Arabia have intensified, prompting a cautious response from Pakistan. Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is now being tested by these events. The nation is carefully balancing its relationship with Saudi Arabia and its neighbor Iran. Historical military ties with Arab nations are noted,…
France 24 · Sep 10 ‘I’m spending my savings just to survive’: Iran’s economic crisis fuels new protests Despite severe security risks and an ongoing war, retirees, nurses, workers, teachers and students have held sit-ins and protests across Iran since this summer, most often over economic hardship. With prices going up every few hours, salaries and pensions going unpaid for months, and unemployment increasing, our Observers say life…
The Economic Times · Sep 10 US producer inflation tops expectations as diesel costs jump US wholesale inflation picked up more than expected in August, government data showed Thursday, driven by higher energy costs in the month -- particularly for diesel -- as the US war with Iran continued. On Thursday, government data showed that costs for gasoline, jet fuel, home heating oil, alongside candy…
The Economic Times · Sep 10 Yemen risks a return to civil war as Iran-backed rebels target a vital oil shipping route Yemen faces renewed civil war as Houthi rebels advance near a vital shipping lane. The rebels' move threatens the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial global trade route. This advance comes after a fragile ceasefire began to buckle in 2022. The conflict could further disrupt oil shipments and increase global crude…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10 The rapid Houthi advance in Yemen: why it matters and what’s at stake The Houthis have wrested control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast from Saudi-backed government, giving Iran and its allies control over a key shipping lane
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Houthi rebels reach a strategic port city in Yemen in a major threat to the country's truce Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered Yemen's strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Counter-terror police arrest two people on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service IN FULL
The Economic Times · Sep 10 Houthis seize key Yemeni Red Sea port, sources say, threatening global energy flows Houthi militants seized Yemen's Mocha port, threatening vital global energy supplies. This escalation occurs as Iran and the United States engage in tit-for-tat attacks. President Trump expects the war to end after the upcoming mid-term elections. Saudi Arabia has warned Iran to control its Houthi allies to prevent further crisis.…