Middle East escalation: Iranian strikes hit US aircraft in Jordan, Brent crude tops $107 after Houthi seizure of Mocha, vessels attacked near Oman's Khasab

Iran strikes US base in Jordan, ships hit near Oman

Suspected Houthi strike on Saudi pipeline and ship attacks fuel oil shock

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2 vessels hit near Oman's Khasab as shipping risks rise

Iranian state media reported blasts in Qeshm Island, Sirik and Minab

Trump said oil prices, which have surged amid the conflict, are unlikely to ease before the midterms

Iran ex-presidents call for ‘dignified end to war'

Their remarks trigger sharp backlash, condemnation from hardliners and loyalist rallies

Former Iranian presidents Mohammad Khatami (left) and Hassan Rouhani.

Saudi oil pipeline 'hit' as Houthi attacks escalate

Unconfirmed blaze raises concerns for Saudi Arabia’s vital Red Sea oil lifeline

A large smoke plume was reportedly visible over the desert southeast of Medina, along the general route of the 1,200-km East-West pipeline, or "Petroline", toward Mahd adh-Dhahab.

Why Iran missiles are getting closer to US warships

Closer calls and manoeuvrable warheads raise fears Tehran’s targeting ability has improve

A US Navy warship operates near the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran keep the strategic waterway under close military watch.

Iran deploys hundreds of IRGC officers to Yemen

Iran’s expanded role in Yemen heightens risk to global energy and trade

Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iranian strikes hit US aircraft at Jordan base: report

Iranian strikes cripple A-10, damage F-15s at Jordan base, no US fatalities

An American A-10 attack aircraft, known as "Warthog" used in targeting fast-attack boats in the Strait Hormuz, has been reportedly damaged in Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. About eight F-15 fighter jets also reportedly sustained "light damage" but were returned to service, according to a US media report.

2 vessels hit near Oman’s Khasab as shipping risks rise

Fresh attack near Oman’s Musandam heightens risks for Strait of Hormuz traffic

Two vessels were struck about 4 nautical miles west of Khasab. One caught fire, while the condition of the second vessel was not immediately known. The incident was recorded in UKMTO Warning 133-26, issued at 1910 UTC (11:10 PM GST on Sept. 10, 2026).

Five killed, 17 injured in Jordan bus crash

Medium-sized passenger bus collided with another vehicle in Al Sultani area

Jordan’s Desert Highway bus crash leaves five dead and 17 injured near Al Sultani, with emergency teams rushing victims to hospital for treatment.

Why Iran sees Trump’s midterms as its next battlefield

Tehran turns up pressure on Hormuz, betting war costs could hurt Trump before Nov vote

Trump at the White House. His approval rating has fallen to 33 per cent in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll as the November midterms approach.

BRICS unity test: Xi, Putin, Pezeshkian head to India

Iran and Ukraine wars loom large as expanded 11-member bloc struggles to bridge divisions

The 18th BRICS Summit is hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 12 and 13.

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today

Conflict shifts into Gulf shipping lanes, pushing oil above $100

Passengers using “Click and Travel” service launched at Dubai airport to speed up airport checks using biometrics and facial recognition to process passengers in 12-15 seconds.

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