Iran-US war latest: Tehran vows to extend ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on tankers Centcom denies Iran's claims of successful attack on a US military vessel as a ‘total lie’ The Independent UK · Sep 6
Iran claims strike on US ship in Strait of Hormuz as fighting escalates Iran says it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a new flare-up of fighting between the two countries The Independent UK · Sep 6
Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests Taraneh Rahimi was told prison guards would rape her sister, Romina, if she did not sign a confession The Guardian - UK · Sep 6
The world is being driven to the brink by thugs and dictators, but there is a route to a brighter future It’s no surprise some analysts say we are already in the midst of the third world war, but ordinary people have more power than we think, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Sep 6
Crude oil rally nears $100: Will geopolitical risks push prices higher? Crude oil prices are nearing $100 per barrel, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. While physical supply remains intact, fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have added a risk premium. Hareesh V of Geojit Investments analyses whether these risks will push prices higher. The Economic Times · Sep 6
If Iran shoots at US ships, we will destroy (and sink) their oil tankers: Pete Hegseth US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the US will sink Iranian oil tankers if Iran continues attacking American Navy ships, escalating threats against Tehran’s commercial fleet. The Economic Times · Sep 6
Iran slams US strikes on IRGC Oil Tankers in West Asia, calls it 'war crime' Iran strongly condemned US strikes on Iranian commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, calling them a violation of the UN Charter and a “war crime”. Tehran warned Washington and its allies of consequences, after CENTCOM said it struck three Iranian crude carriers following alleged Iranian missile… The Economic Times · Sep 6
Australia's sea defences 'lacking' modern minesweepers Abandoning the purchase of modern tools to counter subsea mines leaves key ports and shipping lanes vulnerable to major disruption, Australia has been warned. AAP · Sep 5
Days after a US strike allegedly killed a 4-year-old at an Iranian wedding, Vance insists the US isn’t at ‘war’ “Right now, there is no active shooting.” We Got This Covered · Sep 5
Trump’s MAGA Inc. makes first major 2026 midterm move with $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz A bold move by President Trump's political faction is to allocate ten million dollars to advertisements for the Texas Senate race, highlighting worries about losing a Republican seat to Democrats. After a tough primary runoff, the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton, gained Trump's endorsement. Meanwhile, discontent surrounding Trump's economic policies and… The Economic Times · Sep 5
After hitting oil tankers, Iran targets Navy warships and U.S. retaliates with 'higher economic cost' in new escalation that could transform the war "Attempting to strike U.S. warships enforcing the blockade therefore crosses a different threshold." Fortune · Sep 5
US strikes three Iranian oil tankers in response to attacks on warships US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday, September 5, after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two American warships, the US military said. The Independent UK · Sep 5
US military says it struck three Iranian tankers after American warships came under missile attack Officials said US aircraft carrier and destroyer avoided attacks before three Iranian tankers were struck by the US The Guardian - US · Sep 5
Putin Pauses Strikes On Ukraine As US Envoys Arrive. Hope Flickers. Washington has been pushing to end the conflict, which is now in its fifth year. The conflict lost momentum after the US attention veered to its conflict with Iran in the Middle East, which began late in February. International Business Times · Sep 5
The Economic Times · Sep 5 Gold paused not peaked, record run could be ahead: Goldman Sachs Recent fluctuations in gold prices have emerged, primarily due to the ambiguous stance of the Federal Reserve and escalating conflicts in Iran. Central banks are responding by ramping up gold purchases, reinforcing the fundamental bullish market sentiment. This surge in demand effectively consumes a substantial fraction of the yearly gold…
The Independent UK · Sep 5 Meet the young Iranian protestors facing execution INDEPENDENT PERSIAN: As Iran ramps up executions of protestors, Amirhossein Miresmaeili speaks to the families and friends of those on death row
The Economic Times · Sep 5 US military says destroys Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks The United States destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday. This action followed Iran's attempted missile attacks on American naval vessels. The United States Central Command targeted tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. These vessels were part of a network funding the IRGC and its regional proxies. The…
The Independent UK · Sep 5 US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after two of its warships targeted with missiles Central Command told Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: ‘If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost’
The Independent UK · Sep 5 Photos show daily life in Iran on the beach along the Strait of Hormuz As global attention focuses on the Strait of Hormuz, some Iranians are able to see its waters as a haven. A child plays with a toy on the beach in Kuhestak, a community shaken by a deadly attack on a wedding during U.S. bombardment.
The Economic Times · Sep 5 Iran accuses US of targeting tanker near Kharg Island Iran accused the United States of striking an oil tanker near Kharg Island. The US has not yet commented on the incident, which occurred near a key oil terminal. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels in Yemen blamed government forces for recent deadly attacks. Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed three people following…
International Business Times · Sep 5 The Middle East Conflict Is Not Yet Over. But A Post-war Strategy Is In The Works The post-war strategy is being guided by the political strategists of the Trump administration in coordination with various US agencies. President Donald Trump himself has reportedly attended two meetings with senior aides in the recent weeks on the strategy. Trump has hinted ithat Washington is working on "something much bigger"…
International Business Times UK · Sep 5 Trump Calls Iran Conflict 'Small Potatoes' Despite Deaths of18 US Troops, Then Threatens Another Strike President Trump downplays the US-Iran conflict, calling it 'small potatoes' despite 18 American deaths and rising costs. Public disapproval grows as peace talks remain stalled.
International Business Times UK · Sep 5 Pentagon Hooks 50 Military and Civilian Staff Members to a Polygraph in Hunt for Iran War Munitions Leaks The Pentagon conducted polygraph tests on Joint Staff members to find the source of leaked munitions data, raising concerns about foreign access and prompting a crackdown on unauthorised disclosures.
The Independent UK · Sep 5 Iran accuses the US of targeting a tanker near Kharg Island, and other Mideast news Iranian state media have accused the United States of targeting a tanker near Kharg Island
The Guardian - US · Sep 5 Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military The US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on