US-Iran War LIVE: US threatens Iran airlines with shutdown; oil prices edge higher

US-Iran War LIVE: Oil prices edge higher as markets await possible talks between Trump and Iran's Pezeshkian at the UN. Houthis intensify attacks on Saudi Arabia as Aramco boosts crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

US-Iran War LIVE: The US-Iran conflict continues to widen across the Middle East, with Washington threatening secondary sanctions that could effectively shut Iranian airlines out of international travel, while Iran-aligned Houthis push to consolidate their gains near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Shipping tensions are also rising in the Strait of Hormuz, with vessels reporting projectile attacks, as the US considers a $5 billion fund to rebuild regional energy infrastructure and reduce reliance on the key waterway.

US threatens secondary sanctions against Iranian airlines

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Iranian airlines could be effectively shut out of international travel from September 23, with foreign airports, fuel suppliers and ticketing companies facing potential secondary sanctions if they continue servicing the carriers.

Houthis push for strategic heights near Bab el-Mandeb

Houthi fighters are seeking to seize strategic heights in Yemen's Taiz and Lahij provinces to consolidate their control along the Red Sea coast, according to Yemeni military sources. The advance has heightened concerns over Saudi oil exports and the security of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Strait of Hormuz tensions rise as vessels hit by projectiles

UKMTO reported that multiple vessels have been struck by projectiles or debris from unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. One LPG tanker was hit by debris while another vessel suffered minor crew injuries, according to the maritime security agency.

US weighs $5 billion fund to rebuild Middle East energy infrastructure

The Trump administration has proposed a $5 billion fund to help rebuild critical infrastructure damaged during the Iran war and reduce regional reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. Proposed projects include expanding oil and gas routes that bypass the waterway, restoring energy infrastructure and strengthening critical assets.

Trump holds talks with Yemen leader as US weighs Houthi response

US President Donald Trump spoke with Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi about the Houthi advance around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Alimi requested US support for his Saudi-backed government, but two sources said Trump made no direct pledge of military assistance.

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22 Sep 2026, 06:36:39 AM IST

US-Iran War LIVE: Houthis push to seize strategic heights near Bab el-Mandeb

Houthi fighters pushed to seize strategic heights in Yemen as they sought to consolidate gains along the Red Sea coast, according to Yemeni military sources. The Houthis were seeking control of the Kahboub Mountains in Taiz and Lahij provinces, which separate the Red Sea coast from the government-held south. Fighting has centred around Al-Wazi'iyah district and Ras al-Ara.

22 Sep 2026, 06:35:29 AM IST

US-Iran War LIVE: US threatens global shutdown of Iranian airlines from September 23

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Iranian airlines could effectively be shut out of international travel from September 23 as Washington threatens secondary sanctions against foreign companies that continue providing services to the carriers.

22 Sep 2026, 06:34:08 AM IST

US-Iran War LIVE: China urges Iran to curb Houthi attacks amid Saudi concerns

China has privately urged Tehran to help curb attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, three Iranian sources said. The move came after Saudi Arabia appealed to Beijing following a recent surge in Houthi military operations, including attacks targeting Riyadh and a Saudi Aramco facility in Yanbu.

22 Sep 2026, 06:34:08 AM IST

US-Iran War LIVE: Saudi Aramco boosts oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Aramco has increased crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz after attacks on its East-West Pipeline forced it to halt some shipments through Yanbu. Tanker tracking data showed Aramco loaded about 14 million barrels of crude on seven supertankers inside the Gulf on Sunday.

22 Sep 2026, 06:34:08 AM IST

US-Iran War LIVE: Oil prices edge higher as markets await US-Iran talks

Oil prices gained on Tuesday as markets steadied after several days of declines, with investors watching for developments on potential US-Iran talks at the UN General Assembly this week. Brent crude rose 22 cents, or 0.22%, to $100.57 a barrel, while WTI October futures edged up 2 cents to $95.80.

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