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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS economic pressure on Iran, Treasury Sec. Bessant says Hormuz may be worthless
After six months, United States began offensive against Iran, pairing a naval blockade with sanctions that cut oil revenue and limit currency access. Treasury Secretary Bessant warned at G20 that Strait of Hormuz could become a worthless waterway within two years, and Iranian insiders say the pressure is testing Tehran's ability to withstand the squeeze.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastGaza Civil Defense Recovers 55 Palestinian Remains from Rubble
Gaza's Civil Defense recovered the remains of 55 Palestinians from beneath a building destroyed in an Israeli strike approximately two to three years ago. Recovery operations were hindered by equipment shortages, according to officials.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSudan army accused of developing chemical weapons
Leaked documents, videos, and communications suggest Sudan's army developed and used chemical weapons, including chlorine-based bombs, against rebel forces. The Sudanese government has denied the allegations.
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UK Foreign Secretary's Gaza Claims Spark US-Israel Row
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband claimed medicines were being blocked from Gaza, leading to child deaths. Israel's Foreign Ministry denied this, stating ample supplies entered. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee accused the UK government of anti-Semitism in response.
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Fuel tanker explosion kills ten on western Iran highway
Ten people died when a fuel tanker exploded on a western Iran highway on 5 September 2026, after a traffic accident, according to state media. Officials called for drivers to exercise caution and obey safety regulations.
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Trump says US may strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain
President Donald Trump has stated the United States may soon strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified underground site near the Natanz uranium enrichment complex. The exact nature and location of the facility have been referred to by various names across reports.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS military disables ad trackers on government devices
The US military has disabled advertising identifiers on government phones and computers. This move follows reports that commercially available location data could be used by foreign adversaries to track or target American personnel in the Middle East.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastNetanyahu says Iran's government overthrow is achievable
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that overthrowing Iran's government is now within reach, stating the regime is weaker than ever. US Vice President JD Vance reiterated that talks with Iran would not occur unless ship attacks ceased.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran warns US of forceful response to Israeli attack on Lebanon ridge
Iran has warned the United States it will respond forcefully to an Israeli offensive on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. Iranian military personnel are reportedly positioned alongside Hezbollah fighters on the ridge, which Hezbollah states it controls and will defend.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael Katz warns of Iran attack during Jewish holidays
Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned that Iran may launch an attack during the upcoming Jewish holidays, beginning mid-September. He stated that Israel is prepared to respond with significant force and is coordinating with the US, but can act independently.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump dismisses Iran deal value, claims Hormuz control
Donald Trump stated that any deal with Iran is 'not worth the paper it's written on' and that the US has 'almost complete control' of the Strait of Hormuz. He also warned of a significantly stronger military response if Iran retaliates.
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Politics · Latin AmericaPeru breaks diplomatic ties with Iran over nuclear and shipping concerns
Peru announced on 1 September 2026 that it was severing diplomatic relations with Iran. The government cited Iran's obstruction of nuclear inspections and its restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as key reasons for the decision. Consular relations will continue.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastScott Bessent: Strait of Hormuz will be worthless in two years
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Strait of Hormuz will become worthless to the oil industry within two years. He believes new oil pipelines will bypass the waterway, reducing reliance on it.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS strike on Iran wedding kills four, wounds over 50
A US strike in southern Iran hit a wedding celebration, killing at least four people, including a child, and wounding over 50, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. US Central Command confirmed strikes on IRGC targets.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran ready to reciprocate US return to June deal, says Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would immediately reciprocate if the US returned to its commitments under a June memorandum of understanding. He contrasted Iran's record of honouring agreements with the US's alleged failure to do so.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS considers limited strikes in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump and senior officials are considering a plan for limited strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Developed by US Central Command, the plan aims to stop Iran from rebuilding military capabilities to attack ships.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastVance: Trump's Kharg Island post was a message to Iran
US Vice President JD Vance said Donald Trump's social media post about Kharg Island was a message to Iran. The post included an AI-generated video of missiles. Kharg Island is Iran's energy hub, processing 90 percent of its oil exports.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran attacks Jordan and UAE; US strikes Larak Island
Iran launched attacks targeting Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, prompting condemnation from the Arab Parliament. The United States struck Iran's Larak Island, with Iran subsequently announcing retaliatory strikes against sites housing US forces in Jordan and the UAE.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTurkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan prepare roadmap for defence pact expansion
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are developing a plan for other countries to join their joint defence pact, signed on August 7. Six to seven Muslim-majority nations have reportedly shown interest in becoming members of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS strikes Iran's Kharg Island; oil production continues
The US and Iran exchanged strikes, with the US targeting Kharg and Larak Islands and Iran claiming to hit US bases in the UAE and Jordan. Iran stated its oil production on Kharg Island continued despite bombings.
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