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US Treasury Chief Scott Bessent Predicts Strait of Hormuz Will Be 'Worthless' as New Pipelines Bypass Choke PointEconomy

US Treasury Chief Scott Bessent Predicts Strait of Hormuz Will Be 'Worthless' as New Pipelines Bypass Choke Point

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Strait of Hormuz will become obsolete for oil transport within two years as new pipelines are developed, while the US prepares further economic sanctions against Iran.

The National|September 1, 2026|1
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Denounces US-Israel War on Iran and Western Sanctions at Bishkek SummitPolitics

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Denounces US-Israel War on Iran and Western Sanctions at Bishkek Summit

Leaders at the SCO summit in Bishkek signed a joint declaration condemning the US-Israel war on Iran, Western sanctions, and military strikes, while backing Iran's NPT rights and regional economic cooperation.

Al Jazeera English|September 1, 2026|1
High-Stakes Talks: Saudi and Omani Leaders Address Gulf Security Amid Escalating US-Iran ConflictPolitics

High-Stakes Talks: Saudi and Omani Leaders Address Gulf Security Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Oman’s Sultan Haitham met in Jeddah to discuss regional security amid escalating conflict between the US and Iran that threatens Gulf energy supplies and shipping.

The National|September 1, 2026|1
Iran Demands US Honor MoU Commitments as Regional Tensions FlarePolitics

Iran Demands US Honor MoU Commitments as Regional Tensions Flare

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated at an SCO summit that Iran is ready to return to a June interim agreement if the United States honors its original commitments under the MoU.

Al Jazeera English|September 1, 2026|1
Trump's Hardline Strategy Faces Major Tests Amid Escalating Standdowns With Iran and CanadaPolitics

Trump's Hardline Strategy Faces Major Tests Amid Escalating Standdowns With Iran and Canada

President Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy and economic strategies face severe tests as high-stakes standdowns with both Iran and Canada intensify.

Egypt Independent|September 1, 2026|1
Deep Divisions Within the Iranian Diaspora Over the US-Israel ConflictPolitics

Deep Divisions Within the Iranian Diaspora Over the US-Israel Conflict

The military conflict involving the US and Israel has deeply fractured the Iranian diaspora, leaving individuals sharply divided over whether to support the foreign intervention or oppose the war.

Al Jazeera English|September 1, 2026|1
US Threatens Severe Sanctions on Nations Buying Iranian Oil, Puts Focus on ChinaEconomy

US Threatens Severe Sanctions on Nations Buying Iranian Oil, Puts Focus on China

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened severe economic sanctions against countries buying Iranian oil, a move directed primarily at China. The warning highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and potential impacts on global energy costs.

Egypt Independent|September 1, 2026|1
New US Sanctions Target Iranian Education and Language Tests, Leaving Students Facing UncertaintyEconomy

New US Sanctions Target Iranian Education and Language Tests, Leaving Students Facing Uncertainty

Recent US sanctions targeting Iran have suspended essential education services and language exams like TOEFL, GRE, and Duolingo, leaving Iranian students facing uncertainty and added financial burdens.

Al Jazeera English|September 1, 2026|1
Oil Prices Surge Past $91 as US and Iranian Strikes Spark Fears of Middle East EscalationEconomy

Oil Prices Surge Past $91 as US and Iranian Strikes Spark Fears of Middle East Escalation

Oil prices climbed past $91 a barrel as fresh military exchanges between the United States and Iran in the Middle East heightened fears of a prolonged escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera English|September 1, 2026|1
Trump Vows Retaliation Against Iran as Middle East Faces Security and Wildfire CrisesBreaking News

Trump Vows Retaliation Against Iran as Middle East Faces Security and Wildfire Crises

US President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following missile attacks in Jordan, while Algeria pursues the death penalty for arsonists and UAE residents face scam warnings.

The National|September 1, 2026|1
Middle East Crisis Deepens: Oil Surges as US and Iran Resume Strikes Near Strait of HormuzBreaking News

Middle East Crisis Deepens: Oil Surges as US and Iran Resume Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices have surged past $90 as renewed military strikes between the US and Iran escalate tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting international diplomatic efforts and widespread regional condemnation.

The National|September 1, 2026|1
Lebanon Warns Iran to Respect State Sovereignty Amid Growing Tensions Over HezbollahPolitics

Lebanon Warns Iran to Respect State Sovereignty Amid Growing Tensions Over Hezbollah

Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi told his Iranian counterpart that international relations must be conducted through state institutions rather than internal factions, amid escalating tensions over Hezbollah.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Praises EU Backing for Iran SanctionsEconomy

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Praises EU Backing for Iran Sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent welcomed the European Union's support for new economic sanctions aimed at isolating Iran's financial systems.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
Trump Declares Iran 'Dead' and Vows Retaliation Following Renewed Military ClashesPolitics

Trump Declares Iran 'Dead' and Vows Retaliation Following Renewed Military Clashes

President Donald Trump declared Iran 'dead' and vowed to retaliate following renewed missile exchanges and military clashes between US and Iranian forces.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026|1
Trump Vows Strong Retaliation Following Iranian Missile Attacks on US BasesPolitics

Trump Vows Strong Retaliation Following Iranian Missile Attacks on US Bases

President Donald Trump vowed a strong US response after intercepting Iranian missile attacks on American bases in Jordan and the UAE. He also labeled Iran a failed nation amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
US Vice President JD Vance Confirms Donald Trump's AI Video Was a Direct Warning to IranPolitics

US Vice President JD Vance Confirms Donald Trump's AI Video Was a Direct Warning to Iran

US Vice President JD Vance stated that President Donald Trump's AI-generated video depicting attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure was a warning against threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera English|August 31, 2026
Qatar Strongly Condemns Iranian Attacks on Jordan and UAE, Urges Urgent De-EscalationBreaking News

Qatar Strongly Condemns Iranian Attacks on Jordan and UAE, Urges Urgent De-Escalation

Qatar has strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on Jordan and the UAE, warning of a dangerous regional escalation and calling for an immediate halt to military actions.

Doha News|August 31, 2026|1
Amid Regional Escalation, Jordanians Shrug Off US-Iran Conflict and Focus on Daily LifePolitics

Amid Regional Escalation, Jordanians Shrug Off US-Iran Conflict and Focus on Daily Life

Despite ongoing regional escalations between the US and Iran involving missile interceptions near Jordanian bases, local residents are increasingly indifferent, prioritizing economic survival over the conflict.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
Why Washington Shouldn't Let Iran-Backed Militias Dictate America's Exit from IraqPolitics

Why Washington Shouldn't Let Iran-Backed Militias Dictate America's Exit from Iraq

As the September 30 deadline for American and coalition troops to leave Iraq approaches, experts warn that hasty withdrawal risks empowering Iran-backed militias and undermining regional stability.

The National|August 31, 2026|1
How the US and Middle East Allies Outsmarted Iran's Oil Blockade TacticsEconomy

How the US and Middle East Allies Outsmarted Iran's Oil Blockade Tactics

Middle Eastern oil producers and the US Navy are utilizing clandestine 'dark' transits and alternative pipelines to bypass Iranian threats in the Strait of Hormuz, helping stabilize global energy supplies amidst an ongoing war.

Egypt Independent|August 31, 2026|1