US and Iran Exchange Direct Military Strikes
The IRGC launched ballistic missiles at a US airbase in Jordan and attacked 10 vessels, including Aegis-equipped destroyers. In response, US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. Jordan reported intercepting 18 Iranian missiles. The six-month conflict has entered a phase of direct naval confrontation.
Brent Crude Surges to $101.55 per Barrel — A New High Amid Escalation
The November futures contract rose 3.7% at the peak of trading on September 9. The direct clash between the US and Iran is plunging the market into panic over supply disruptions.
Russia Launches Massive Strike on Ukrainian Ports and Logistics
The strikes hit the Nika-Tera cargo terminal, drone storage facilities in Kyiv, and a maritime vessel carrying military cargo approaching Odesa, as well as the Starokazache border crossing. The attack combined strikes on military logistics with infrastructure near the border with Moldova.
Ukrainian Drones Attack Novorossiysk for a Fourth Consecutive Day
At least four people were killed, including a child, and residential buildings were damaged in Temryuk. Russia's Black Sea coast is becoming a recurring target of Ukrainian strikes.
Ushakov: Abu Dhabi Remains the Priority Venue for Ukraine Talks
The Russian presidential aide noted that the parties have already met there previously and remain ready to continue, while Peskov stressed the absence of any concrete settlement roadmap. The diplomatic track exists in parallel with the escalation on the ground and in the Persian Gulf.
Trump Says Conflict with Iran Will End After US Midterm Elections
The president believes Tehran is deliberately dragging out the war in order to influence the November vote. Washington is factoring the electoral cycle into its calculations on de-escalation in the Middle East.
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