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U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy ships, the U.S. military said.

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U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday.1

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy ships, according to the U.S. military.12

U.S. forces disabled or destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in response to Iran’s attacks.13

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they targeted three US-affiliated vessels and three oil tankers on Saturday evening.4

The U.S. military said it had permanently disabled two Iran-linked oil tankers near Kharg Island and completely destroyed a third in the Gulf of Oman.3

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  1. U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets Navy warships, military says NBC News, 5 Sep
  2. US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after warships targeted, military says South China Morning Post, 5 Sep
  3. US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares BBC, 5 Sep
  4. Iran says it attacked US-linked vessels and tankers as Hormuz clashes intensify Euronews, 5 Sep
  5. Iran-US war latest: Tehran vows to extend ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on tankers The Independent, 7 Sep

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Tehran continues to maintain a stranglehold over the Strait of Hormuz, considered the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, while the U.S. naval blockade against Iranian ports remains in place.

14 of 33 outletsfirst reported 4 Sepwording from Washington Examiner

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer ship had "successfully evaded multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks" and that no American personnel were hurt.

11 of 33 outletsfirst reported 5 Sepwording from Euronews

As the US-Iran clashes in Hormuz intensify, Iran claimed it struck an unmanned US navy vessel on Sunday, which the US denied as a "total lie".

10 of 33 outletsfirst reported 4 Sepwording from Euronews

Centcom, which oversees US military operations in the Middle East, claimed that the three Iranian oil tankers it hit were "part of a multi-billion-dollar shadow network that funds the IRGC and its regional proxies".

10 of 33 outletsfirst reported 5 Sepwording from BBC

What each outlet says

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Al Jazeera9 Sep

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have captured an unmanned US submarine called the Dive-LD near the Strait of Hormuz. The submarine is designed for long-duration missions such as surveillance and mine detection, and is reportedly worth nearly $2.5m. According to the IRGC, the capture was a complex intelligence operation at dawn on Tuesday, but the US has yet to issue an official statement…

Has Iran captured an unmanned US submarine? What we know →11 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
The Straits Times7 Sep

US and Iranian strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have led to a significant decline in maritime traffic in the area, with an average of only 10 commodity ships transiting the strait per day over the past 10 days, the lowest since May. The number of vessels passing through the strait has been declining since September 4, when it was more than 15, and is now down to as low as six on September 5. Data from…

Hormuz traffic dips to lowest since May after US, Iranian strikes on ships →10 articles from The Straits Times on this story
CBS News10 Sep

Multiple US military aircraft were damaged in Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan overnight Tuesday into Wednesday local time. According to sources with direct knowledge of the matter, one A-10 Thunderbolt lost a wing and roughly eight F-15s sustained light damage, but were reportedly put back into service. No US deaths have been reported in the strikes on Jordan, which followed retaliatory attacks…

Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say →9 articles from CBS News on this story
NBC News10 Sep

President Donald Trump made a speech at the Republican party's midterm convention in Dallas, using the war with Iran as a campaign issue. He claimed that the war will end "very shortly after the election", despite it being in its seventh month and polls showing 69% of Americans disapprove of his handling of the war. Several attendees at the convention expressed support for Trump's actions, citing concerns about Iran…

Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day →8 articles from NBC News on this story
The Hindu9 Sep

The price of oil has surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks due to attacks on oil facilities and ships in West Asia, including strikes by the US military against Iranian tankers. Brent crude rose 2.4% to $100.29 a barrel, while US benchmark crude gained 1.9% to $94.77 a barrel. A gallon of regular gasoline averaged $4.15 in the US on Tuesday, up 26% from a year ago, and diesel costs 59% more…

West Asia conflict LIVE: Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of West Asia attacks →7 articles from The Hindu on this story
Semafor10 Sep

US President Donald Trump claims that a war with Iran would end "immediately" after the midterm elections in November, contradicting warnings from his own advisors and outside experts. Top White House officials have reportedly told Trump that Iran would continue to resist US actions through at least January 2029. Experts agree that Iran's economy is resilient enough to withstand US pressure, allowing its elite to…

Trump sees end to Iran war “immediately” after midterm elections →6 articles from Semafor on this story
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Dawn9 Sep

Benchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, hitting a six-week high due to intensifying conflict in the Middle East. The price increase is attributed to concerns about oil flows from the region and supply risks that have mounted since the Iran war began on February 28. Brent crude prices have risen by a quarter since early last month, with some banks, including Goldman Sachs and HSBC…

Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies →6 articles from Dawn on this story
The Independent7 Sep

Iran's Supreme National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaei announced plans to establish an "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz within the next few days. The zone will target vessels attempting to transit the waterway and will extend from the US naval blockade line, stretching into the Persian Gulf. This comes after a week of escalating tensions between Iran and the US, which have traded strikes on ships…

Iran-US war latest: Tehran vows to extend ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on tankers →6 articles from The Independent on this story
Euronews10 Sep

US President Donald Trump said Iran's economy is "destroyed" due to ongoing war with the US, citing 300% inflation. Six months into the conflict, Iranians are struggling to afford basic food items as fuel prices have doubled overnight and the national currency has plummeted. The Iranian rial has lost over 63% of its value against the dollar since March, with the free-market exchange rate for the US dollar breaching…

'The country is falling apart': Iranians tell Euronews how war emptied their wallets →6 articles from Euronews on this story
The Guardian6 Sep

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright expressed doubts about reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons, stating "There may not be a nuclear agreement". He suggested that further US military action or an agreement by a future Iranian administration might be necessary. In related comments, Wright confirmed that the main role of the US military in the Gulf region is to disrupt…

Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran →5 articles from The Guardian on this story
CBC16 Sep

Andrew Chang discusses how Iran plans to analyze and replicate a 19-foot U.S. underwater drone it recently seized. He examines Iran's past practice of reverse-engineering captured American drones and suggests that the United States is minimizing this incident as an irreparable failure.

Can Iran replicate a U.S. underwater drone? | About That →5 articles from CBC on this story
NPR9 Sep

The U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, with Iran retaliating by targeting U.S. troops in Jordan. The U.S. has now struck eight Iranian crude tankers since Saturday as part of its efforts to weaken Iran's economy. Brent crude oil prices have risen above $100 a barrel as a result of the conflict. The move is part of a broader strategy by the U.S. to pressure Iran, although the exact…

U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns →4 articles from NPR on this story
The Bulwark4 Sep

A columnist for The Bulwark argues that Trump's Venezuela oil deal prioritizes oil profits over democratic principles, citing the president's claim that Venezuelan oil has already paid for the US war effort "many times over" and Republican proposals for 100-year benefits to US oil companies. According to the article, the administration is allowing the Venezuelan dictatorship to remain in business by pursuing oil…

Even Fox News Won’t Hide the Truth About Trump’s Grotesque Oil Deal →4 articles from The Bulwark on this story
Time10 Sep

President Donald Trump stated that the US and Israel's war with Iran will end "immediately after" the midterm elections. According to Trump, Iran is on the verge of collapse but its government is holding out in hopes of influencing the election results. The ongoing conflict has driven up energy prices, with the global benchmark oil price reaching $100 a barrel for the first time since July and gasoline reaching a…

Trump Promises End to Iran War After Midterms →4 articles from Time on this story
BBC10 Sep

US President Donald Trump has said he believes the Iran war will continue until after the November midterm elections, predicting that oil prices will drop afterwards. He made these comments on Wednesday and repeated them at a Republican Party convention in Texas, where he also tried to energize his party ahead of the elections. The conflict, which began in February, has seen significant increases in oil prices, with…

Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump →4 articles from BBC on this story
ABC News (US)9 Sep

Oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time since July as global tensions between Iran and the US escalate. According to benchmark Brent crude oil prices, they climbed by approximately 2.7% on Wednesday to around $100.57 per barrel. The price hike is attributed to ongoing conflict in the region, including a recent statement from the US Central Command that destroyed five Iranian oil tankers…

Oil prices climb over $100 per barrel as US war in Iran continues →3 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
South China Morning Post6 Sep

Iran's Supreme National Security Council is planning to announce an "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz, which will extend into the Persian Gulf. The new zone will be aimed at vessels attempting to transit the waterway and entering this area will result in being placed on Iran's sanctions list. According to Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's security chief, the zone should be announced within days or weeks. Over 20 US…

Iran plans new ‘exclusion zone’ outside Strait of Hormuz after ship attacks →3 articles from South China Morning Post on this story
Washington Examiner9 Sep

The article suggests that President Donald Trump use Iran's frozen billions as leverage against Tehran, rather than immediately confiscating them. The key proposal is for a Congressional-approved fund that would gradually release Iranian assets if Tehran complies with certain conditions, such as ending attacks on US and partner targets. The plan would aim to help repair damaged infrastructure in Gulf countries and…

Trump, don’t just seize Iran’s billions. Weaponize them →3 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
Los Angeles Times7 Sep

The White House has announced a sweeping oil deal between the US and Venezuela, with President Trump and interim President Delcy Rodríguez signing off on it without committing to when elections might be held. The agreement will give the US majority control over roughly a third of Venezuela's oil reserves through a 100-year lease. Venezuelan residents are expressing frustration that the deal does not prioritize…

As Trump locks in oil deal, Venezuelans ask: What happened to elections? →3 articles from Los Angeles Times on this story
Deutsche Welle12 Sep

US President Donald Trump addressed the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, asserting that Iran's war efforts will end after the November elections due to their inability to sustain it further. Meanwhile, oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as tensions escalated with new strikes involving US and Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf. According to Mohammad Ghaedi from George Washington University, Iran is…

Iran pursues cautious escalation ahead of US midterms →2 articles from Deutsche Welle on this story
National Post6 Sep

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf threatened a more forceful response to US attacks after Iran targeted American warships in the latest round of clashes, which have been ongoing for six months. According to Ghalibaf, any aggression against Iran's interests will receive a "faster, more intense and more painful response". The conflict has resulted in US strikes on three oil tankers linked to Iran's…

Iran warns U.S. of ‘more painful response’ after oil tanker strikes →2 articles from National Post on this story
The Globe and Mail5 Sep

Survivors of a recent strike are recalling the events surrounding it from their hospital beds in Iran. Five people were killed and dozens were injured in the strike at a wedding event in southern Iran. The incident occurred recently, although no specific date is mentioned. The survivors' accounts provide a firsthand account of the explosions that took place.

Injured people in Iran hospital recall strikes that killed five at wedding in south of country →2 articles from The Globe and Mail on this story
Global News6 Sep

The US military has denied claims by Iran that it struck an unmanned American vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, calling the claim a "total lie". The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, with both sides trading blows in the region. According to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, around 9 million barrels of oil per day pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global…

U.S. says claim Iran struck unmanned ship in Strait of Hormuz ‘total lie’ →2 articles from Global News on this story
New York Post12 Sep

Iran has captured a $2.5 million US Navy underwater drone sub called the Anduril Dive-LD near the Strait of Hormuz, parading it on state TV. While the US Central Command claims the drone malfunctioned before capture, Iranian forces are likely to study its technology extensively for reverse engineering or seeking Russian assistance in developing similar capabilities. The captured drone could potentially provide Iran…

Iranians looking to use captured US Navy drone sub as blueprint for their own lethal underwater weapons →2 articles from New York Post on this story
Toronto Star11 Sep

The largest oil companies in the world, including Chevron, TotalEnergies, Exxon Mobil, Eni, and BP, did not increase drilling activities when crude prices broke above $100, but instead traded assets and made acquisitions in countries like Venezuela. During the past three weeks, Brent crude rose 3.4% to $101.21 and West Texas Intermediate rose 3.3% to $96.05 due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran in the…

Brent Broke $100 and the Majors Went Shopping in Venezuela →2 articles from Toronto Star on this story
ABC News (AU)6 Sep

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been quietly extending troop deployments into 2027, suggesting the conflict with Iran may drag on for another year. President Donald Trump has reportedly considered declaring the war over despite neither side having achieved its main objectives, including preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and regime change. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway used to…

Running out of cards, Trump weighs declaring the Iran war over →2 articles from ABC News (AU) on this story
Persuasion4 Sep

This opinion piece argues that America's assessment of its adversaries' strength is often flawed and based on incomplete or misleading information. The author points out historical examples, such as the Soviet Union's supposedly rapid economic growth during the Cold War, which was later revealed to be exaggerated. According to the article, China's economic takeoff from $1 trillion in 1990 to $16 trillion in 2022 is…

Why America Is Losing the New Cold War →
Letters from an American4 Sep

Military leaders, including the heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, are warning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that a plan to continue large-scale operations in Iran is unsustainable due to troop deployment fatigue. Over 50,000 troops have been kept on high alert for months under pressure from former President Trump's insistence on maintaining military options against Iran. The leaders of the Navy, US European…

August 31, 2026 →
Zeteo4 Sep

The article reports on a media campaign by President Donald Trump's administration to portray the Iran war as going well, which is disputed by multiple U.S. government officials. According to four officials and one Trump adviser, the widespread belief within the federal government, including the Pentagon, is that the U.S. is losing the conflict. The officials are criticizing the White House's propaganda efforts as a…

‘We Aren’t Winning’: Don’t Believe Team Trump’s Iran War Propaganda →
Reason6 Sep

The US government is taking a 35% passive stake in North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), a Venezuelan oil company led by businessman Alejandro Betancourt, under an agreement that will allow NABEP to develop 17 oil fields holding 65 billion barrels of oil. The US would gain preferential rights to buy 20% of the output at cost, with the option to purchase the remaining 80% through the State Department's right…

Trump Is Taking a Stake in Venezuela's Oil Industry and This Crony Is Cashing In →
UPI6 Sep

The US military struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday in retaliation for Iranian attacks on a US aircraft carrier and guided missile destroyer. The targeted ships were M/T Downy, M/T Stark 1, and M/T Kylo (also known as Noxen), with the motor tanker Kylo being completely destroyed. According to CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper, the strike was intended to impose an economic cost on Iran by targeting its oil…

U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after Iran fires at Navy ships →
The Free Press8 Sep

The article discusses a shift in Donald Trump's approach to Iran following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, who advocated for a more forceful strategy against Tehran. According to the article, Trump was previously considering following Graham's advice, including taking Kharg Island and inflicting significant damage on Iran. However, at the urging of regional allies, Trump stood down from what would have been the…

Trump Is Charting a New Course on Iran →
Mother Jones10 Sep

The Trump administration has announced a deal with Venezuela that would grant US company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) rights to 17 oil fields for 100 years, in exchange for giving the Pentagon a 35% stake in its corporate parent and allowing the State Department to buy up to 80% of NABEP's oil. The agreement involves 65 billion barrels worth of oil fields and daily production of 800,000 barrels…

Trump’s Venezuela Deal Helps His Rich Friends—And That’s It →

Analysis

Agreed

AI · cited, from two or more outlets

  • U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after Iran launched missiles at U.S. Navy ships.12
Quoted from the coverage (4)

US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins called the Iranian account “a total lie”.

9 outlets

The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, hit $100 per barrel Wednesday morning, the highest it's been since late July.

9 outlets

Washington is also seeking to choke Iran's economy, rolling out sanctions on entities with financial links to the Islamic republic in a bid to force it into submission.

8 outlets

Hours later, Iran’s military on Saturday vowed “more severe” retaliatory attacks on US naval vessels if Washington kept up its strikes on Iranian ships.

8 outlets

Disputed

Picked by our model, which is sometimes wrong

Was Iran's claim of hitting US ship a lie?

lie: The purported attack came a day after the U.S. military said forces struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Navy warships being targeted with ballistic missiles. Global News

denied: The US military denied that Iran struck an uncrewed American military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim a "total lie." The Independent

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Were attacks on tankers false?

false: "The report came from Iranian state media and it's a total lie," said Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for Centcom, according to the Associated Press.

true: CENTCOM dismissed the claim as "completely FALSE" and said U.S. forces had destroyed 10 Iranian tankers "just in the last week."

Framing

How the first headlines put it

  • NBC News and South China Morning Post frame the event as a direct retaliation by the US after Iran's attacks on Navy ships, while Euronews highlights Iran’s response to earlier U.S. strikes.124
  • BBC presents the conflict as a mutual exchange of retaliatory attacks between the two sides, whereas The Independent emphasizes Iran's plans for an exclusion zone near Hormuz.35
Stated as fact1
Words to watch (5)

U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resigns NPR

U.S. military says it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks National Post

Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers Al Jazeera

US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran takes aim at Jordan Euronews

US Destroys 5 Iranian Oil Tankers as War Escalates Once Again NBC News

How it changed

  1. 4 Sep

    - On Saturday, the U.S. struck and "permanently disabled" three Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman after Iran's Revolutionary Guard had fired ballistic missiles at an aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer.

    21 outlets · CBS News
  2. 5 Sep

    Centcom, which oversees US military operations in the Middle East, claimed that the three Iranian oil tankers it hit were "part of a multi-billion-dollar shadow network that funds the IRGC and its regional proxies".

    10 outlets · BBC
  3. 6 Sep

    Iran plans new ‘exclusion zone’ outside Strait of Hormuz after ship attacks

    8 outlets · South China Morning Post
  4. 7 Sep

    Israel frequently issues such warnings ahead of holidays or during wartime.

    2 outlets · The Independent
  5. 8 Sep

    Before the U.S. and Israel launched the war against Iran on Feb. 28, Brent traded around $70.

    2 outlets · NBC News
  6. 9 Sep

    Although Iran said its missiles inflicted heavy damage, Jordan said its air defences intercepted 18 of the 20 Iranian missiles, with two falling in unpopulated areas, and that there were no casualties.

    6 outlets · Dawn
  7. 10 Sep

    "I think the war's going to end immediately after the election because they can't hold out any longer," Trump said of Iran's leaders on Wednesday.

    5 outlets · BBC

Coverage 128 articles

  • 16 Sep Can Iran replicate a U.S. underwater drone? | About ThatAndrew Chang discusses how Iran plans to analyze and replicate a 19-foot U.S. underwater drone it recently seized. He examines Iran's past practice of reverse-engineering captured American drones and suggests that the United States is minimizing this incident as an irreparable failure.CBC
  • 12 Sep Iran pursues cautious escalation ahead of US midtermsUS President Donald Trump addressed the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, asserting that Iran's war efforts will end after the November elections due to their inability to sustain it further. Meanwhile, oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as tensions escalated with new strikes involving US and Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf. According to Mohammad Ghaedi from George Washington University, Iran is…Deutsche Welle
  • 12 Sep Iranians looking to use captured US Navy drone sub as blueprint for their own lethal underwater weaponsIran has captured a $2.5 million US Navy underwater drone sub called the Anduril Dive-LD near the Strait of Hormuz, parading it on state TV. While the US Central Command claims the drone malfunctioned before capture, Iranian forces are likely to study its technology extensively for reverse engineering or seeking Russian assistance in developing similar capabilities. The captured drone could potentially provide Iran…New York Post
  • 11 Sep Brent Broke $100 and the Majors Went Shopping in VenezuelaThe largest oil companies in the world, including Chevron, TotalEnergies, Exxon Mobil, Eni, and BP, did not increase drilling activities when crude prices broke above $100, but instead traded assets and made acquisitions in countries like Venezuela. During the past three weeks, Brent crude rose 3.4% to $101.21 and West Texas Intermediate rose 3.3% to $96.05 due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran in the…Toronto Star
  • 10 Sep Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election DayPresident Donald Trump made a speech at the Republican party's midterm convention in Dallas, using the war with Iran as a campaign issue. He claimed that the war will end "very shortly after the election", despite it being in its seventh month and polls showing 69% of Americans disapprove of his handling of the war. Several attendees at the convention expressed support for Trump's actions, citing concerns about Iran…NBC News
  • 10 Sep Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources sayMultiple US military aircraft were damaged in Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan overnight Tuesday into Wednesday local time. According to sources with direct knowledge of the matter, one A-10 Thunderbolt lost a wing and roughly eight F-15s sustained light damage, but were reportedly put back into service. No US deaths have been reported in the strikes on Jordan, which followed retaliatory attacks…CBS News
  • 10 Sep Renewed U.S.-Iran exchanges send oil price back over $100 US for first time in several weeksIran fired missiles at a US base in Jordan and attacked several ships near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with the US and causing oil prices to surge back over $100 per barrel. The price of Brent crude has breached $100 for the first time since July, while gas prices in the US have increased 26% from last year to an average of $4.15 per gallon. The attacks follow a series of tit-for-tat exchanges between…CBC
  • 10 Sep Trump Promises End to Iran War After MidtermsPresident Donald Trump stated that the US and Israel's war with Iran will end "immediately after" the midterm elections. According to Trump, Iran is on the verge of collapse but its government is holding out in hopes of influencing the election results. The ongoing conflict has driven up energy prices, with the global benchmark oil price reaching $100 a barrel for the first time since July and gasoline reaching a…Time
  • 10 Sep Trump’s Venezuela Deal Helps His Rich Friends—And That’s ItThe Trump administration has announced a deal with Venezuela that would grant US company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) rights to 17 oil fields for 100 years, in exchange for giving the Pentagon a 35% stake in its corporate parent and allowing the State Department to buy up to 80% of NABEP's oil. The agreement involves 65 billion barrels worth of oil fields and daily production of 800,000 barrels…Mother Jones
  • 10 Sep Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says TrumpUS President Donald Trump has said he believes the Iran war will continue until after the November midterm elections, predicting that oil prices will drop afterwards. He made these comments on Wednesday and repeated them at a Republican Party convention in Texas, where he also tried to energize his party ahead of the elections. The conflict, which began in February, has seen significant increases in oil prices, with…BBC
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  • 10 Sep Trump sees end to Iran war “immediately” after midterm electionsUS President Donald Trump claims that a war with Iran would end "immediately" after the midterm elections in November, contradicting warnings from his own advisors and outside experts. Top White House officials have reportedly told Trump that Iran would continue to resist US actions through at least January 2029. Experts agree that Iran's economy is resilient enough to withstand US pressure, allowing its elite to…Semafor
  • 10 Sep 'The country is falling apart': Iranians tell Euronews how war emptied their walletsUS President Donald Trump said Iran's economy is "destroyed" due to ongoing war with the US, citing 300% inflation. Six months into the conflict, Iranians are struggling to afford basic food items as fuel prices have doubled overnight and the national currency has plummeted. The Iranian rial has lost over 63% of its value against the dollar since March, with the free-market exchange rate for the US dollar breaching…Euronews
  • 9 Sep Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifiesBenchmark Brent crude oil futures rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, hitting a six-week high due to intensifying conflict in the Middle East. The price increase is attributed to concerns about oil flows from the region and supply risks that have mounted since the Iran war began on February 28. Brent crude prices have risen by a quarter since early last month, with some banks, including Goldman Sachs and HSBC…Dawn
  • 9 Sep West Asia conflict LIVE: Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of West Asia attacksThe price of oil has surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks due to attacks on oil facilities and ships in West Asia, including strikes by the US military against Iranian tankers. Brent crude rose 2.4% to $100.29 a barrel, while US benchmark crude gained 1.9% to $94.77 a barrel. A gallon of regular gasoline averaged $4.15 in the US on Tuesday, up 26% from a year ago, and diesel costs 59% more…The Hindu
  • 9 Sep US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran takes aim at JordanUS Central Command (CENTCOM) destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday after the Revolutionary Guards fired ballistic missiles at a US Navy warship twice in two days. The crews of all five vessels were warned to abandon ship before the strikes, with no casualties reported on any of them. Iran then launched missile strikes on US targets in Jordan, which its military said it intercepted. According to CENTCOM, the…Euronews
  • 9 Sep Iran attacks American warships and base after U.S. sinks five Iranian tankersThe US military struck five Iranian tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on September 8, in response to attempted attacks by the IRGC on an American warship. Four of the tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman and one was hit near Kharg Island, with no American personnel harmed. The US had previously sunk one tanker and permanently disabled two others in a separate incident over the weekend…NBC News
  • 9 Sep Iran attacks American base in Jordan, ships near Hormuz after US hits oil tankersIran's Revolutionary Guard fired ballistic missiles at a US military base in Jordan, where no Americans were harmed, and attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the US destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. The attacks sent oil prices surging, with Brent crude nearing $100 a barrel, due to concerns over disrupted tanker traffic in the key energy conduit. Iran's strikes in Jordan were reportedly ineffective…Dawn
  • 9 Sep Trump, don’t just seize Iran’s billions. Weaponize themThe article suggests that President Donald Trump use Iran's frozen billions as leverage against Tehran, rather than immediately confiscating them. The key proposal is for a Congressional-approved fund that would gradually release Iranian assets if Tehran complies with certain conditions, such as ending attacks on US and partner targets. The plan would aim to help repair damaged infrastructure in Gulf countries and…Washington Examiner
  • 9 Sep Oil prices climb over $100 per barrel as US war in Iran continuesOil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time since July as global tensions between Iran and the US escalate. According to benchmark Brent crude oil prices, they climbed by approximately 2.7% on Wednesday to around $100.57 per barrel. The price hike is attributed to ongoing conflict in the region, including a recent statement from the US Central Command that destroyed five Iranian oil tankers…ABC News (US)
  • 9 Sep Has Iran captured an unmanned US submarine? What we knowIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have captured an unmanned US submarine called the Dive-LD near the Strait of Hormuz. The submarine is designed for long-duration missions such as surveillance and mine detection, and is reportedly worth nearly $2.5m. According to the IRGC, the capture was a complex intelligence operation at dawn on Tuesday, but the US has yet to issue an official statement…Al Jazeera
  • 9 Sep US Destroys 5 Iranian Oil Tankers as War Escalates Once Again
    NBC News
  • 9 Sep Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midtermsIranian state media reports that Iran has targeted US assets in the region, including several US fighter jets at a Jordanian military base. President Trump said he believes the war will end immediately after the midterm elections because Iran "can't hold out any longer". The conflict has also escalated in Yemen, where the Houthis have seized control of the key Red Sea port city of Mokha, making it easier for them to…CBS News
  • 9 Sep Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikesUS strikes against five Iranian tankers have driven oil prices past $100 a barrel for the first time since July, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. The Brent crude price has not been this high since a ceasefire collapsed between Iran and the US in late July. The conflict has led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which carries 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas…BBC
  • 9 Sep U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers. And, the Smithsonian head resignsThe U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, with Iran retaliating by targeting U.S. troops in Jordan. The U.S. has now struck eight Iranian crude tankers since Saturday as part of its efforts to weaken Iran's economy. Brent crude oil prices have risen above $100 a barrel as a result of the conflict. The move is part of a broader strategy by the U.S. to pressure Iran, although the exact…NPR
  • 8 Sep Oil nears $100 after Saudi Arabia says energy infrastructure was attackedSaudi Arabia reported an attack on its energy assets by the "terrorist" Houthi group, causing temporary pauses in operations and injuring 73 civilians. The incident has driven up oil prices, with Brent reaching nearly $99 per barrel and US crude rising over 2.5% to almost $94 per barrel. Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oil exporter, and the attack comes amid heightened tensions following recent strikes by the US…NBC News
  • 8 Sep Trump Is Charting a New Course on IranThe article discusses a shift in Donald Trump's approach to Iran following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, who advocated for a more forceful strategy against Tehran. According to the article, Trump was previously considering following Graham's advice, including taking Kharg Island and inflicting significant damage on Iran. However, at the urging of regional allies, Trump stood down from what would have been the…The Free Press
  • 8 Sep Iran Threatens to Target U.S. Energy Assets in Gulf If U.S. Strikes AgainIran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that if the US launches new attacks on its assets, Iran could target US oil and gas interests in the Gulf. Ghalibaf claimed that American companies' exposure to potential strikes is significant due to their sprawling facilities in the region. The warning comes as Iran seeks greater leverage amid ongoing economic pressure from the US. Iran has announced plans…Time
  • 7 Sep Can Iran enforce a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz?Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei announced plans to establish a restricted zone in the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy chokepoint. The new zone will reportedly start from the US Navy's blockade line and include areas of the Persian Gulf. According to Rezaei, any ship entering this zone will be placed on Iran's sanctions list. No details were provided on the zone's precise boundaries…Al Jazeera
  • 7 Sep Price of crude oil nears $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran stalemate continuesBrent crude oil prices have reached a seven-week high of $99 per barrel due to ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. The price increase has been steady since August, with no specific numbers mentioned in the article. Iran announced plans to establish a maritime "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, where vessels would require permission from Iran to pass through. Meanwhile, Qatar is working…CBS News
  • 7 Sep As Trump locks in oil deal, Venezuelans ask: What happened to elections?The White House has announced a sweeping oil deal between the US and Venezuela, with President Trump and interim President Delcy Rodríguez signing off on it without committing to when elections might be held. The agreement will give the US majority control over roughly a third of Venezuela's oil reserves through a 100-year lease. Venezuelan residents are expressing frustration that the deal does not prioritize…Los Angeles Times
  • 7 Sep Unending warOn September 1, a wedding party in Kuhestak, Hormozgan, Iran was struck by a projectile, killing at least five people, including children, and injuring several others. The US is suspected to be responsible for the attack. This incident mirrors a previous atrocity that occurred at the Minab school earlier in the conflict, where over 150 people were killed, mostly schoolchildren, also in an American attack.Dawn
  • 7 Sep Energy Secretary says 'there may not be' a nuclear agreement with IranEnergy Secretary Chris Wright stated on ABC News that there may not be a nuclear agreement with Iran, and instead, the US is degrading Iran's ability to produce nuclear weapons through its bombing campaign. According to Wright, Iran's capacity to develop nuclear weapons has been significantly degraded over 47 years of effort. The administration's goal, as stated by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier in the…ABC News (US)
  • 7 Sep Iran war live: Tehran to announce new Hormuz shipping route in coming daysIran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has announced that Tehran will declare a restricted zone near the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, also revealing a new shipping route agreed upon with Oman for the waterway. No specific details about the announcement are provided. Iranian officials have warned of increased retaliation if future attacks occur after the US military struck and destroyed three Iranian…Al Jazeera
  • 7 Sep Hormuz traffic dips to lowest since May after US, Iranian strikes on shipsUS and Iranian strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have led to a significant decline in maritime traffic in the area, with an average of only 10 commodity ships transiting the strait per day over the past 10 days, the lowest since May. The number of vessels passing through the strait has been declining since September 4, when it was more than 15, and is now down to as low as six on September 5. Data from…The Straits Times
  • 7 Sep Iran to announce restricted zone outside Strait of HormuzIran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei has announced that Iran plans to declare a restricted area outside the Strait of Hormuz, which is a crucial shipping route connecting the Middle East to international markets. According to Rezaei, ships entering this zone will be added to a list subject to sanctions. The exact details and boundaries of this restricted zone are not specified in the announcement.Al Jazeera
  • 7 Sep Iran-US war latest: Tehran vows to extend ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on tankersIran's Supreme National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaei announced plans to establish an "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz within the next few days. The zone will target vessels attempting to transit the waterway and will extend from the US naval blockade line, stretching into the Persian Gulf. This comes after a week of escalating tensions between Iran and the US, which have traded strikes on ships…The Independent
  • 6 Sep Gulf’s biggest port Jebel Ali waits for the war to endDubai's port of Jebel Ali has significantly reduced operations due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which began on February 28th. The port handled only 374,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in the second quarter of this year, down 90% from the same period last year. Dubai's government-owned DP World is spending $100 million a month to maintain readiness and resume operations quickly if shipping traffic…Semafor
  • 6 Sep Oil jumps after Iran strikes on US bases in the Middle EastIran launched attacks on US military bases in Bahrain, Iraq, and Jordan, killing at least 18 people according to Tehran's claims. Oil prices surged by over 5% to $95 a barrel due to global market concerns about escalating hostilities. A Financial Times investigation revealed that Russia has been secretly assisting Iran with the development of supersonic cruise missiles, further complicating the situation. The US…Semafor
  • 6 Sep Trump turns to containing the fallout from setbacks in IranPresident Trump has adopted a new strategy to contain the fallout from setbacks in Iran, amid concerns that risks to Tehran outweigh potential political costs ahead of the midterm elections. The administration is relying on an economic choke hold led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, which aims to strangle Iran's economy through sanctions and blockades. According to Trump, Iranian capabilities have been…Los Angeles Times
  • 6 Sep War was supposed to crush Iran's 'Axis of Resistance.' Instead, it's bloodied but unbrokenThe US-led war against Iran's "Axis of Resistance" was supposed to weaken or eliminate its proxies in the Middle East, but nearly six months into the conflict, these groups have shown surprising resilience. Analysts say the axis' locally based fighters and shared battlefield know-how create a durable challenge for Washington and its allies. Despite some losses, key members such as Hamas and Hezbollah remain in…Los Angeles Times
  • 6 Sep Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with IranUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright expressed doubts about reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons, stating "There may not be a nuclear agreement". He suggested that further US military action or an agreement by a future Iranian administration might be necessary. In related comments, Wright confirmed that the main role of the US military in the Gulf region is to disrupt…The Guardian
  • 6 Sep Running out of cards, Trump weighs declaring the Iran war overUS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been quietly extending troop deployments into 2027, suggesting the conflict with Iran may drag on for another year. President Donald Trump has reportedly considered declaring the war over despite neither side having achieved its main objectives, including preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and regime change. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway used to…ABC News (AU)
  • 6 Sep Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankersIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released video footage showing its own military response to a blockade imposed by the US, which has damaged several US warships in the region. The IRGC claims that it fired ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and another warship, causing damage but no immediate evidence of successful hits. According to Iran's Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf…Al Jazeera
  • 6 Sep Energy Secretary Chris Wright says "we are always open" for a nuclear agreement with IranEnergy Secretary Chris Wright stated on the TV show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the US is open to a nuclear agreement with Iran. He emphasized that President Trump prefers diplomacy over military action, aiming to avoid using force only when absolutely necessary. There are no specific numbers mentioned in the article. This appears to be a direct quote from Chris Wright, providing a statement on the…CBS News
  • 6 Sep Trump official says ‘there may not be a nuclear agreement’ with IranUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright publicly downplayed the chances of a nuclear agreement with Iran, saying "there may not" be one. This comes as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate, with recent exchanges of intense fire and US and Iranian forces engaging in attacks on each other's targets. Wright suggested that instead of pursuing diplomacy, the US might focus on disrupting Iran's ability to build…Al Jazeera
  • 6 Sep U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after Iran fires at Navy shipsThe US military struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday in retaliation for Iranian attacks on a US aircraft carrier and guided missile destroyer. The targeted ships were M/T Downy, M/T Stark 1, and M/T Kylo (also known as Noxen), with the motor tanker Kylo being completely destroyed. According to CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper, the strike was intended to impose an economic cost on Iran by targeting its oil…UPI
  • 6 Sep US and Iran trade attacks on oil tankersThe US military launched strikes on Iranian oil tankers on Saturday, prompting Iran to retaliate by targeting US-linked vessels and three other oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks are part of a broader effort by the US to disrupt Iran's oil exports. OPEC+ left its October production quotas unchanged despite rising tensions, but an analyst notes that the group's ability to control prices is limited due…Semafor
  • 6 Sep Iran threatens 'more painful response' to any further US strikesIran's top security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, and its top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, have vowed to retaliate against the US with "faster, more intense and more painful" responses if the US continues its strikes. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen clashed with Saudi-backed government forces over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of at least 140 people. According to state media, Iran plans to establish a…ABC News (AU)
  • 6 Sep Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026Energy Secretary Chris Wright was interviewed on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026. He discussed the likelihood of gas prices decreasing to $3 per gallon within the next two weeks, citing increased supply and decreased demand following Labor Day. The current price of diesel fuel is a record high of $5.89 per gallon, which Secretary Wright attributes in part to Russian refineries being unable…CBS News
  • 6 Sep Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacksIran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned of a "faster, heavier, and more painful response" to US attacks. The warning comes after renewed fighting between Iran and the US escalated nearly a week ago. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously threatened to destroy Iranian oil tankers if they shoot at US ships, with Hegseth writing on social media that "we will destroy (and sink) their oil…BBC
  • 6 Sep Iran claims strike on U.S. ship in Hormuz but Washington denies itIran claimed Sunday that it struck an unmanned US vessel attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz, but the US military denied the attack as a "total lie." The US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said around 9 million barrels of oil per day are currently passing through the strait, which is crucial for global oil and natural gas shipments. This number is significantly lower than pre-conflict levels, but still sufficient…The Hindu
  • 6 Sep Wreckage and ruin at site of wedding hit by alleged US strikeA wedding ceremony in Kuhestak, Iran was hit by an alleged US strike on September 1, killing five people, including a four-year-old child and three women, and wounding nearly 70 others. The Iranian authorities blame precision-guided munitions used by the US for the attack, which they have called a "war crime". According to AFP journalists who visited the area on September 6, the destruction was extensive, with a…The Straits Times
  • 6 Sep U.S. says claim Iran struck unmanned ship in Strait of Hormuz ‘total lie’The US military has denied claims by Iran that it struck an unmanned American vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, calling the claim a "total lie". The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, with both sides trading blows in the region. According to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, around 9 million barrels of oil per day pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global…Global News
  • 6 Sep Iran plans new ‘exclusion zone’ outside Strait of Hormuz after ship attacksIran's Supreme National Security Council is planning to announce an "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz, which will extend into the Persian Gulf. The new zone will be aimed at vessels attempting to transit the waterway and entering this area will result in being placed on Iran's sanctions list. According to Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's security chief, the zone should be announced within days or weeks. Over 20 US…South China Morning Post
  • 6 Sep Iran warns of 'more painful response' if US launches further attacksIran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, threatened a more forceful response if the US launches further attacks, saying any aggression against Iran's interests will receive a "faster, more intense and more painful" response. The US military has been conducting airstrikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran maintains control over, as part of a six-month conflict with the US that has killed…Dawn
  • 6 Sep Iran says it will declare ‘prohibited zone’ near Hormuz Strait in coming daysIran's top security chief Mohsen Rezaei announced that his country will declare a "prohibited zone" near the Hormuz Strait in the coming days. This zone, which will start from the US Navy's blockade line and include areas of the Persian Gulf, will place any ship entering it on Iran's sanctions list. The declaration comes amid a six-month conflict with the US, during which the two countries have exchanged fire in the…The Straits Times
  • 6 Sep Iran says plans to announce new ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of HormuzIran's new head of Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, announced plans to create a "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz, which would target vessels attempting to transit the waterway and place them on Iran's sanctions list. The zone is expected to be announced in the coming days and weeks and will extend from the U.S. naval blockade line into the Persian Gulf. As of Sunday, the U.S. naval…The Hindu
  • 6 Sep US extends Middle East troop deployments into 2027US Defense Secretary is extending troop deployments in the Middle East into 2027. US diesel retail prices have reached their highest level since 2022, contributing to inflation fears. The conflict has resulted in over 3,600 deaths in Iran alone, with Tehran accusing Washington of hitting a wedding party. The article does not provide details on President Trump's statement about the duration of the war.Semafor
  • 6 Sep Trump Is Taking a Stake in Venezuela's Oil Industry and This Crony Is Cashing InThe US government is taking a 35% passive stake in North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), a Venezuelan oil company led by businessman Alejandro Betancourt, under an agreement that will allow NABEP to develop 17 oil fields holding 65 billion barrels of oil. The US would gain preferential rights to buy 20% of the output at cost, with the option to purchase the remaining 80% through the State Department's right…Reason
  • 6 Sep US energy firms significantly expand operations in Venezuela after Washington's oil deal with CaracasUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright traveled to Caracas, Venezuela's capital, where US energy firms signed multi-billion-dollar deals with Venezuela on Wednesday. The deal gives Washington control of one-fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, or roughly 65 billion barrels, and is estimated by Interim President Delcy Rodriguez to generate $209 billion in profit for Venezuela over 25 years. US officials deny accusations…Euronews
  • 6 Sep Iranian tanker hit by US attack near Iran’s Kharg Island, Tasnim saysUS forces reportedly attacked an Iranian tanker near Kharg Island in the Gulf on September 5, according to semi-official news agency Tasnim. The tanker was allegedly hit by four US missiles with no casualties reported and the crew being evacuated. Iran is the third-largest oil producer in OPEC and had been exporting 90% of its crude through Kharg Island before a US blockade disrupted flows in April. The attack…The Straits Times
  • 6 Sep US disputes Iran strike on Navy ship trying to enter Strait of HormuzIranian state media claimed that Iranian forces struck a US Navy unmanned surface vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, but the US Central Command denies this, calling it a "total lie". The incident is part of escalating conflict between the two countries, with renewed fighting resuming last week. The US military had previously targeted three Iranian oil tankers in response to strikes against US…Washington Examiner
  • 6 Sep Iran war will continue for another six months, former US defence secretary saysFormer US defense secretary Leon Panetta predicts the war with Iran will continue for another six months due to a stalemate in negotiations and a lack of options to bring it to an end. Panetta, who served under President Barack Obama, made his comments in an interview with The Guardian, warning that Donald Trump's approach risks creating another "forever war" in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Iran has threatened to…The Independent
  • 6 Sep Iran’s Hormuz leverage wanes as US economic squeeze bitesIranian analysts and regional sources suggest that Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz is waning due to an unprecedented economic offensive by the US. The US naval blockade and tougher sanctions have curbed oil exports, restricted access to foreign currency, and exposed growing strains in the economy. According to Iranian insiders, state revenues have been cut by efforts to choke off oil exports, while…The Straits Times
  • 6 Sep Iran warns U.S. of ‘more painful response’ after oil tanker strikesIran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf threatened a more forceful response to US attacks after Iran targeted American warships in the latest round of clashes, which have been ongoing for six months. According to Ghalibaf, any aggression against Iran's interests will receive a "faster, more intense and more painful response". The conflict has resulted in US strikes on three oil tankers linked to Iran's…National Post
  • 6 Sep The Venezuelan billionaire the US investigated for money laundering now has a Pentagon oil dealAlejandro Betancourt, a Venezuelan billionaire previously investigated by the US for money laundering involving embezzled PDVSA funds, is now partnered with the Pentagon in an unusual oil deal. The US gains access to about one-fifth of Venezuela's crude reserves through this agreement, with the Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital taking a 35% stake in Betancourt's company North American Blue Energy Partners…The Straits Times
  • 6 Sep Iran retaliates after US missile strike reportedly hits wedding – videoIranian state media has revised the death toll from a reported US missile strike in Sirik, southern Iran, to four people. The attack, which occurred at a wedding celebration, is also claimed to have resulted in civilian casualties. US Central Command has released footage of its own attacks on Iranian military targets, including missile and drone strikes. Iran subsequently retaliated by firing missiles towards Jordan.The Guardian
  • 6 Sep US military says it struck three Iranian tankers after American warships came under missile attackThe US military struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday in response to an alleged missile attack on American warships, further escalating tensions in the region. Two of the tankers were "permanently disabled" and one was destroyed. The US claims the vessels were part of a shadow network financing Iran's Revolutionary Guards and proxy groups. The incident is the latest development in the ongoing conflict between…The Guardian
  • 6 Sep U.S. military attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for American warship strikesThe US military launched an attack on three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday as a form of retaliation for recent strikes against American warships in the area. One of the tankers was destroyed, but no other details about the incident are provided. The report does not include any specific numbers or information about the timing and location of the strike beyond it occurring on Saturday.CBS News
  • 6 Sep US denies Iran's claim to have struck an unmanned ship, and other Mideast newsThe US military has denied Iran's claim that it struck an unmanned American vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "total lie." According to Iranian state media, the US vessel was trying to enter an area restricted by Iran. The denial comes as tensions continue to escalate between the US and Iran, with both sides trading attacks in recent days. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has vowed that…Toronto Star
  • 6 Sep Iran attacks naval drone near Hormuz after US strikes 3 oil tankersIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a US naval drone attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement carried by state television. The attack occurred hours after Iranian forces targeted three oil tankers, which the US had struck earlier. Iran has maintained control over the strategic waterway despite a six-month war with the US. The US is seeking to strangle Iran's economy through…South China Morning Post
  • 6 Sep Iran to tackle economic issues, threatens ‘more painful’ response to US attacksTehran has announced plans to address economic issues caused by US sanctions, which are severely impacting Iran's economy. Senior Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh, have warned of a "more painful" response if the US launches further attacks on Iranian interests. The current conflict between the US and Iran appears to be at a stalemate, with…The Straits Times
  • 6 Sep Iran claims strike on unmanned US vessel in Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensifyIran claimed it struck an unmanned US vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, but the US has not confirmed the attack. The incident is part of a renewed escalation between the two countries that began with US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28. At least five people were killed earlier in the week during a US bombardment of southern Iran. The conflict has continued despite a ceasefire agreement…New York Post
  • 6 Sep Oman played both sides — until it didn’t. How a secret shipping deal ignited the Strait of HormuzOman has dropped its policy of neutrality and negotiated a secret deal with Iran, known as the Iran-Oman Joint Transit Corridor Accord, in an attempt to revive its struggling shipping economy. Under this deal, Oman would have allowed Iranian territorial waters to be used for incoming commercial vessels, while splitting outbound tankers between Iranian and Omani lanes, and sharing toll revenues with Tehran. The…Washington Examiner
  • 6 Sep Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after US strikes Iranian oil tankersUS Central Command has struck three Iranian oil tankers, including one off the coast of Kharg Island, in response to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launching ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships. The exchange of attacks follows a week of escalating tensions between the US and Iran that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February. Admiral Brad Cooper said the US would impose an even higher…The Independent
  • 6 Sep US, Iran engaged in tanker war: Where is the months-long conflict headed?The United States and Iran have engaged in a months-long conflict with escalating tit-for-tat attacks, including Washington targeting three Iranian oil tankers and Tehran hitting tankers and firing a ballistic missile towards US warships. The conflict is playing out at sea over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a global chokepoint used by Iran to exert leverage. According to CENTCOM, no US personnel were injured in…Al Jazeera
  • 6 Sep West Asia conflict updates: Iran's response to U.S. attacks will be 'more painful', parliament speaker saysIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the US on September 6, 2020, that any further attacks on Iranian interests will receive a more severe response. In a speech published on his Telegram channel, he stated that Iran's rules of engagement in war against the US have changed and will now result in faster, heavier, and more painful responses. At least five people were killed earlier in the week…The Hindu
  • 6 Sep Iran claims strike on US navy drone, US says it's "total lie" as Hormuz clashes rage onIran claimed to have struck an unmanned US navy drone in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, but the US denied this as a "total lie". The US Central Command stated that 92 commercial vessels were redirected and three disabled or boarded to enforce its blockade on Iranian ports. Iran has escalated its military response in the area, warning against further US attacks. No American personnel were harmed in recent clashes…Euronews
  • 6 Sep Iran to tackle economic issues, says further attacks will be 'more painful'Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that any future attack on Iran will receive a "faster, heavier and more painful" response, while the country's Supreme National Security Council announced plans to create a restricted zone outside the Strait of Hormuz. Three senior Iranian sources said that US sanctions on Iran's economy are becoming increasingly difficult to withstand. The value of Iran's…The Straits Times
  • 6 Sep Iran says it will announce new Strait of Hormuz 'exclusion zone'Iran's Supreme National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaei said on Sunday that Tehran plans to announce an "exclusion zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz, where vessels attempting to transit will be placed on Iran's sanctions list. The zone is expected to be announced in the coming days and weeks and will cover an area starting from the US naval blockade line and extending into the Persian Gulf. This move comes amid…CBC
  • 5 Sep US says it hit three Iranian oil tankers after attacks on warshipsThe US military has taken action against three Iranian oil tankers. According to the US Central Command, these tankers were targeted on Saturday as a retaliatory measure following an attack by Iran's forces on two US warships patrolling in the region. The article does not provide specific numbers or details about the damage caused. This report appears to be a direct statement from the US military.Al Jazeera
  • 5 Sep US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after two of its warships targeted with missilesThe US military has struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launching ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships. Admiral Brad Cooper said the strikes were meant to impose an even higher economic cost on Iran by targeting its oil tankers, which are part of a shadow network helping to fund the IRGC. The attacks follow a week of escalating tensions between the two…The Independent
  • 5 Sep Iranian tanker hit by U.S. attack near Iran’s Kharg Island: reportA semi-official Iranian news agency reported that an Iranian tanker was hit by four U.S. missiles near Kharg Island in the Gulf on September 5, 2026, with no casualties and the crew being evacuated. There was no immediate response from U.S. Central Command or official Iranian authorities. The incident has raised tensions after a previous threat made by U.S. President Donald Trump to "blow to smithereens" Kharg…The Hindu
  • 5 Sep US military strikes oil tankers as Iran vows tougher reprisalsThe US military struck three Iranian oil tankers on September 5 in response to attempted missile attacks on naval vessels. According to CENTCOM, the targeted tankers were part of a multibillion-dollar network that funds the IRGC and its regional proxies. The strikes destroyed one tanker and disabled two others, with no reported casualties or damage to nearby ships. Iran's military has vowed tougher reprisals if the…The Straits Times
  • 5 Sep U.S. strikes Iran oil tankers after Iran fires at Naval ships
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  • 5 Sep U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy shipsThe US military struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday in response to Iran launching missiles towards two US Navy warships. Two of the tankers, M/T Downy and M/T Stark 1, were "permanently disabled" off the coast of Iran, while a third tanker, M/T Kylo, was destroyed in the Gulf of Oman after its crew abandoned ship. No American personnel were injured in the exchange. The US Central Command's commander, Adm…Global News
  • 5 Sep U.S. military strikes oil tankers as Iran vows tougher reprisalsOn September 5, 2026, the US military launched airstrikes on three Iranian oil tankers, destroying one and damaging the others. According to CENTCOM, the vessels targeted were part of a multibillion-dollar network funding the IRGC and its proxies. The strikes come amid a six-month war with Iran, with Washington seeking to choke its economy through sanctions and blockades. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guards…The Hindu
  • 5 Sep US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after warships targeted, military saysUS warships targeted by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) with ballistic missiles, prompting a response from the US military. According to CENTCOM, two of the US Navy ships were able to evade the Iranian attack and then retaliated by striking three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday. The strikes resulted in one tanker being destroyed in the Gulf of Oman and another two being "permanently disabled" near…South China Morning Post
  • 5 Sep Trump gets testy and calls Iran war ‘small potatoes’ when pressed on length of fightPresident Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Friday that the conflict with Iran is "small potatoes" for the US, downplaying its significance and comparing it to past military engagements such as Vietnam. The president's comments come as critics allege he has ignored the Constitution and War Powers Act by continuing the fight against Iran without congressional authorization. Trump claimed the US had…The Independent
  • 5 Sep US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flaresThe US military and Iran traded retaliatory attacks on ships in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday, with both sides claiming to have targeted vessels affiliated with each other. The US said it had destroyed three Iran-linked oil tankers, while Iran's state media claimed that Tehran had attacked six ships, including three US-affiliated vessels. This escalation comes after a month of relative calm and a day after President…BBC
  • 5 Sep Injured people in Iran hospital recall strikes that killed five at wedding in south of countrySurvivors of a recent strike are recalling the events surrounding it from their hospital beds in Iran. Five people were killed and dozens were injured in the strike at a wedding event in southern Iran. The incident occurred recently, although no specific date is mentioned. The survivors' accounts provide a firsthand account of the explosions that took place.The Globe and Mail
  • 5 Sep Iran says it attacked US-linked vessels and tankers as Hormuz clashes intensifyIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that it targeted three oil tankers and three US-affiliated vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday evening, following a US military strike on Iranian tankers earlier in the day. The IRGC said their naval forces targeted unauthorized routes and warned other vessels against using unapproved paths. The US military reported destroying three Iranian oil tankers and disabling…Euronews
  • 5 Sep U.S.-Venezuela oil deal puts opposition in a political bindVenezuelan opposition leaders are facing a difficult decision regarding a new oil deal between the US and Venezuela, which would give the US majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves. The deal has been criticized by opposition leader María Corina Machado, who expressed concerns about the authoritarian behavior of Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez, but stopped short of directly…NPR
  • 5 Sep US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missilesThe US military took action against 3 Iranian oil tankers on a Saturday, reportedly in response to the tankers' crews launching missiles at American warships. No specific details on casualties or damage are provided. The article does not specify when exactly this incident occurred, only that it happened on a Saturday without giving the month or year. This appears to be a straightforward news report from The…The Globe and Mail
  • 5 Sep U.S. military says it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers after missile attacksUS military forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday in response to alleged missile attacks on American naval vessels. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), two of the tankers were disabled and one was completely destroyed, with video footage showing large fireballs and flames resulting from the strikes. The targeted tankers are linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and were part…National Post
  • 5 Sep U.S. military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying its navy warships were targetedThe US military launched airstrikes against three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after claiming that its warships were targeted by ballistic missiles while patrolling the region. According to the US military, two of the tankers were "permanently disabled" and a third was destroyed, with no US personnel injured in the attacks. The strikes are seen as a new escalation in the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran…CBC
  • 5 Sep U.S. and Iran trade attacks on ships as fighting flares up againThe US military retaliated against Iran on Saturday by striking three Iranian oil tankers, including one near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, after two Navy warships were targeted by ballistic missiles from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper, the strikes aim to impose an economic cost on Iran and deter further attacks on US ships. The three tankers…NPR
  • 5 Sep U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets Navy warships, military saysUS forces struck three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday after Iran launched ballistic missiles towards two US Navy ships, with no American personnel harmed in the exchange. The US military destroyed a third vessel near the Gulf of Oman, while also disabling two other crude oil carriers off the coast of Kharg Island and near Jask. According to Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of CENTCOM, the strikes were a response to…NBC News
  • 5 Sep Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes,’ plays down warUS President Donald Trump referred to the ongoing conflict with Iran as "small potatoes" during a comment made on September 4, downplaying its significance and repeating a sentiment previously expressed by Vice-President J.D. Vance. The US has experienced over six months of armed hostilities with Iran, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 American service members. Trump also compared these losses to those incurred…The Straits Times
  • 5 Sep ‘Small potatoes’: US President Trump downplays war on IranUS President Donald Trump downplays the ongoing war with Iran, calling it "small potatoes" despite resulting in the deaths of 18 US service members. Trump made these comments at an Oval Office signing event on Friday, echoing similar remarks from Vice President JD Vance who said there was "no active shooting" and that major combat operations had only lasted six weeks. The conflict began on February 28 and has been…Al Jazeera
  • 5 Sep Iran war live: Trump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’US President Donald Trump has stated that the US may target a location called Pickaxe Mountain in Iran "very soon". Iranian air defense commander Brigadier-General Alireza Elhami downplayed the threat, saying the country is "ready for any kind of confrontation" despite earlier tensions. The statement from Trump follows earlier warnings and airstrikes against military targets in Iraq. No specific timeline or details…Al Jazeera
  • 5 Sep Trump calls war with Iran ‘small potatoes’ for U.S.
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  • 5 Sep War has made Tehran more confident, say US intelligence agenciesUS intelligence agencies believe that six months of war with Iran has made the country more confident in its ability to withstand American pressure and continue the conflict, according to a New York Times report. This assessment is based on intelligence assessments that suggest Iran's hardline government may be contemplating a significant escalation. The US officials cited in the article also mention that there are…Dawn
  • 4 Sep ‘We Aren’t Winning’: Don’t Believe Team Trump’s Iran War PropagandaThe article reports on a media campaign by President Donald Trump's administration to portray the Iran war as going well, which is disputed by multiple U.S. government officials. According to four officials and one Trump adviser, the widespread belief within the federal government, including the Pentagon, is that the U.S. is losing the conflict. The officials are criticizing the White House's propaganda efforts as a…Zeteo
  • 4 Sep Even Fox News Won’t Hide the Truth About Trump’s Grotesque Oil DealA columnist for The Bulwark argues that Trump's Venezuela oil deal prioritizes oil profits over democratic principles, citing the president's claim that Venezuelan oil has already paid for the US war effort "many times over" and Republican proposals for 100-year benefits to US oil companies. According to the article, the administration is allowing the Venezuelan dictatorship to remain in business by pursuing oil…The Bulwark
  • 4 Sep ‘I Wouldn’t Call it a War’: Vance Downplays Conflict With Iran, Even as Strikes ContinueVice President J.D. Vance downplayed the conflict with Iran, stating that he wouldn't call it a "war", despite recent strikes and a prolonged period of hostilities lasting over six months. He acknowledged a "flare-up" in violence but claimed major combat operations had ended long ago. The US has repeatedly bombed targets inside Iran, while Iran attacks commercial shipping vessels through the Strait of Hormuz…Time
  • 4 Sep Venezuelans of all stripes are denouncing Trump's 'biggest oil deal ever'Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado denounced a new oil deal between the US government and Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez, calling it illegitimate without a return to democracy in Venezuela. The deal, signed on Wednesday in Caracas, aims to rejuvenate 17 Venezuelan oilfields and produce 65 billion barrels of oil. Many Venezuelans, including Machado, are confused about the deal's terms…CBC
  • 4 Sep August 31, 2026Military leaders, including the heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, are warning Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that a plan to continue large-scale operations in Iran is unsustainable due to troop deployment fatigue. Over 50,000 troops have been kept on high alert for months under pressure from former President Trump's insistence on maintaining military options against Iran. The leaders of the Navy, US European…Letters from an American
  • 4 Sep Trump calls Iran war ‘small potatoes’, compares US deaths with Vietnam warUS President Donald Trump made comments comparing the US-Iran conflict to the Vietnam War, stating that only 18 Americans have been killed in Iran compared to the estimated 100,000 who died in Vietnam during that war. The key number mentioned is 18, referring to the number of American deaths in the Iranian conflict so far. In a wider context, Trump also referred to US strikes against Iran as "intermittent" and…Al Jazeera
  • 4 Sep Iran hits US military targets in the region as Washington probes deadly wedding strikeIranian forces launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE on Thursday, following a reported wedding strike in Iran's Kuhestak town that killed at least four people and wounded over 50. The Iranian army claimed to have hit US assets at two airbases, but the UAE denied any such attack occurred. Oil prices rose this week as tensions escalate between Iran and Washington, with Iran…Euronews
  • 4 Sep Trump says military conflict in Iran is 'small potatoes for us'
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  • 4 Sep Nobel laureate Machado: ‘Illegitimate’ Venezuela regime has no right to strike US oil dealVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has expressed concerns over the US oil deal with her country's interim government, calling it "illegitimate" and stating that its resources do not belong to the current regime. The deal involves 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's estimated 303 billion proven crude oil reserves. In a video statement, Machado acknowledged the potential benefits of partnering with the US…The Guardian
  • 4 Sep Iran threatens "more painful" retaliation after U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankersIran's parliament speaker has threatened a "more intense and more painful response" to US strikes on Iranian oil tankers, after three ships were disabled in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. The US had fired ballistic missiles at an aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer, but no warships or personnel were injured. Iran has previously claimed it struck a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which the US military…CBS News
  • 4 Sep Trump gets testy and calls Iran war ‘small potatoes’ when pressed on length of fightPresident Donald Trump made comments on Friday in the Oval Office, downplaying the Iran conflict as "small potatoes" for the US and saying it's not a big thing. He also claimed the US has successfully stopped Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and asserted that new pipelines and shipping routes will replace the importance of the Hormuz Strait. The Trump administration has not formally declared war on Iran, which has…The Independent
  • 4 Sep Why America Is Losing the New Cold WarThis opinion piece argues that America's assessment of its adversaries' strength is often flawed and based on incomplete or misleading information. The author points out historical examples, such as the Soviet Union's supposedly rapid economic growth during the Cold War, which was later revealed to be exaggerated. According to the article, China's economic takeoff from $1 trillion in 1990 to $16 trillion in 2022 is…Persuasion
  • 4 Sep Energy Secretary Wright says Venezuela oil deal will bring down gas prices in a year or twoEnergy Secretary Chris Wright recently returned from a trip to Venezuela, where he helped negotiate a new oil deal. The article does not provide specific details on the terms of the agreement or its expected impact on gas prices. Energy Secretary Wright claims that gas prices will be reduced within one to two years as a result of the deal, but no concrete numbers or predictions are provided.CBS News
  • 4 Sep BREAKING: Trump Says 18 Deaths Are “Small Potatoes” | Command PostA recording from The Bulwark's live video shows that Trump made a comment in which he referred to 18 deaths as "small potatoes". No specific context or information about the situation surrounding these deaths is provided in the article. There are no key numbers mentioned outside of the number of deaths, and the article primarily serves as an advertisement for The Bulwark's subscription service rather than a news…The Bulwark
  • 4 Sep Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’, says U.S. may hit Pickaxe Mountain soonUS President Donald Trump downplayed the conflict with Iran as "small potatoes" on Friday, saying it's not a significant issue for the US despite costing taxpayers over $37.5 billion and resulting in 18 US service members being killed. The comments came after Vice President JD Vance stated that the ongoing attacks are not a "war", but rather an intermittent military conflict. Trump also mentioned that the US may…The Hindu
  • 4 Sep Trump's Iran strategy: Could this become a forever war?US President Donald Trump has described the next phase of the Iran war, saying the US will continue to attack targets such as air defense sites and radar systems. The goal is to prevent Iran from rebuilding its military capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz through a strategy called "mowing the grass," which involves regular strikes to reduce enemy capabilities without trying to defeat them completely. According to…Deutsche Welle
  • 4 Sep Trump downplays war with Iran, in which 18 US service members have been killed so far, as ‘small potatoes’ – as it happenedPresident Donald Trump downplayed the ongoing conflict with Iran as "small potatoes" while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office on Friday. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of 18 US service members and the wounding of more than 750 others. Trump compared the number of US casualties to those sustained during the Vietnam War, pointing out that the current conflict is five months old, which he implied was…The Guardian
  • 4 Sep U.S. Investigates Deadly Strike on Wedding in Iran, Vance SaysThe US is investigating a strike on a wedding in southern Iran, which killed at least five people and injured dozens, after reports emerged that American weapons were used in the attack. The incident represents the latest escalation in the war between Washington and Tehran, with Vice President J.D. Vance defending US military action by saying "we care" about the consequences of their actions. According to Iranian…Time
  • 3 Sep Iran ignores Trump's warning, claims new attacks on bases used by U.S.Iran claimed new attacks targeting US forces in Kuwait and the UAE, reportedly killing at least six Iranian military service members and four civilians attending a wedding in Iran. The US has acknowledged that six American service members were killed in the conflict, while President Trump stated that 18 people were killed in total, contradicting earlier reports. These latest developments follow Tuesday's "very heavy…CBS News
  • 3 Sep Trump Is Keeping Venezuela’s Dictatorship in BusinessThe article reports on US Energy Secretary Chris Wright's meeting in Caracas with Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez, where they celebrated a new oil deal worth an estimated 65 billion barrels of oil, and Trump's decision to keep Rodríguez in power after ousting former dictator Nicolás Maduro. The key numbers mentioned are 65 billion barrels of oil and "millions and millions" of dollars in profits cited by…The Bulwark
  • 3 Sep Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threatsIran has attacked US military bases in Kuwait, despite threats from President Donald Trump to launch further strikes. Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned that the country had adopted a "new strategy" that would target US interests. The attacks follow a series of US airstrikes on Iranian sites that have killed at least 19 Iranians, prompting retaliation from Tehran. The Pentagon did not address the latest…Dawn
  • 3 Sep When You Control the Mail, You Control the NationPollster Rich Baris warns that Republicans may lose coalition support unless they distance themselves from Donald Trump's policies. A Big Data Poll Director, Baris notes that voters are turned off by Trump's focus on foreign policy, particularly the war in Iran. According to some pollsters, even loyal MAGA supporters are starting to sound alarms about Trump's impact on Republican chances. Trump is reportedly…The Bulwark
  • 3 Sep Iran live updates: US strikes oil tankers, Tehran claims attacks on US-linked vesselsIran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated in a speech that Iran has moved away from "proportionate responses" to aggression, implying a shift towards more severe retaliation. He warned that any future transgression against Iranian interests will receive a response described as "faster, heavier, and more painful". This statement was made on Sunday via Telegram. No specific incidents or details were…ABC News (US)
  • 31 Aug U.S., Venezuela strike oil deal. And, the staggering hidden toll of U.S. heat deathsThe US and Venezuelan governments have struck an oil deal that would allow the US to receive 55% of oil produced from a joint venture in Venezuela, estimated to be around 65 billion barrels. The deal has raised questions about the Trump administration's strategy for Venezuela, which had previously outlined a three-stage plan for stabilization and new elections. President Trump claims the deal will lower gas prices…NPR
  • 28 Aug US eyes 'massive' stake in Venezuela's oil resourcesThe US government is in talks with Venezuela's interim government about taking a significant stake in the country's oil resources, which include 90 billion barrels' worth of proven crude deposits. A US official described the proposed deal as "massive", saying it would more than double US oil reserves. The talks come amid concerns that some of the profits from Venezuela's increased oil production have gone missing…Semafor

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