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Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Climb for Second Day on Middle East Supply Fears
Oil prices rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, as concerns over Middle East supply disruptions persisted. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose to $106.99 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $94 a barrel. Crude exports from major Middle Eastern producers climbed to 12.8 million barrels a day in September.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastJD Vance: US-Iran conflict to enter new phase in months
US Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a "much different phase" within months. He also suggested the war could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, aligning with President Trump's predictions.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Surge Past $102 Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict
Oil prices climbed past $102 a barrel as the conflict between the US and Iran intensified. Goldman Sachs warned of potential surges above $120, while White House advisors reportedly discussed the conflict's potential to last through President Trump's term.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korea reviews military options for Hormuz Strait
South Korea is reviewing military options, including potential asset deployment, to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. While media reports suggest preparations are underway, officials state no final decision has been reached.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastRussia and Iran collaborate on supersonic missile programme C430L
A secret Russian-Iranian programme codenamed C430L, launched in 2023, aims to develop supersonic cruise missiles capable of threatening US aircraft carriers. The project involves Russian missile experts and leaked correspondence, with no evidence of deployment yet.
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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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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS Forces Attack Iran, Iran Strikes Jordan Bases
US forces attacked targets in Iran, which CENTCOM described as limited measures against mine-laying units. Iran responded with strikes on two US bases in Jordan, which Jordanian authorities said were intercepted. This marks the first direct military exchange between the two nations in weeks.
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