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Oman has presented Iran with a proposal, backed by Gulf states, for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, including voluntary fees for shipping. The plan aims to end trade disruption caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran, but disagreements remain over mandatory payments and the strait's pre-war status.
Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini is reportedly set to return as national team coach, replacing Gennaro Gattuso. The move comes after Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, with the federation also holding talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has condemned drone attacks it attributes to Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq, reaffirming its right to respond and calling on Baghdad to prevent its territory from being used for aggression. Reporting links the strikes to broader coordination among Iran-aligned groups, including the Houthis, and notes parallel threats directed at other regional targets.
Formula One has announced that Malaysia's Sepang circuit will host a rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix on October 4, following the war in Iran and cancellation of other races. The event, dubbed 'Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia', offers tourism benefits and a potential one-off return for Malaysia.
Yemen's Houthi movement has announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The move escalates regional tensions amid the US-Iran conflict and has drawn reactions from Pakistan, while analysts warn of global economic consequences.
The US has signed a civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, allowing the kingdom to build reactors and enrich uranium, raising concerns about nuclear proliferation, especially in the context of the US-Iran conflict and the lack of IAEA oversight.
Commercial ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait dropped by 56% in the week following Yemen's Houthi rebels' announced embargo on Saudi Arabia-linked vessels, according to The National. Separately, Saudi oil shipments via the strait have fallen 36% over two weeks, with 70% rerouted to Yanbu al-Bahr.
The United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with Qatari and Pakistani mediators working to restart ceasefire talks. Reports indicate diplomatic efforts are underway, though Tehran denies direct negotiations, and the conflict's economic costs are mounting.
Unreleased documentary footage shows the late US Senator Lindsey Graham celebrating the war on Iran and revealing he pushed for military action for years, according to reports. The footage also captures Graham pressing President Trump and foreign leaders to overthrow Iran's regime, at times advocating action beyond what Prime Minister Netanyahu supported.
Israel has approved the principles of a 20-point plan allowing the International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza, a key step in post-war reconstruction. The force, backed by the US-established Board of Peace, will coordinate with the IDF, while Hamas retains control of significant areas. Morocco has formally joined, with other nations contributing.
Shipping traffic through key Middle East chokepoints has fallen sharply following Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations, with vessel transits at multi-month lows. Data from Kpler shows a significant decline in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, as regional conflict disrupts trade.
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, with Brent crude dipping below $88 a barrel in some trading. The pause has raised hopes of a diplomatic solution, but shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea continue to keep markets cautious.
US President Donald Trump says the United States is in 'deep talks' with Iran and will resume military action if negotiations fail. Washington suspended its air strike campaign on Saturday, but regional reports of drone attacks suggest Tehran is testing the pause.
After nearly two weeks of intense exchanges, the US and Iran have paused military strikes, bringing a measure of calm to the Gulf region and global markets. Oil prices tumbled, and diplomatic channels appear to be reopening, with US officials signaling room for negotiations.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for Washington for his eighth meeting with President Donald Trump since Trump's re-election, with Iran dominating the agenda amid ongoing hostilities. The visit, which includes attending Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral, takes place against the backdrop of a de facto ceasefire and internal debates in both Washington and Tehran over the conflict's next phase.
Presidential candidate Peter Obi has denied allegations of making divisive remarks about northern Nigerians, citing his record of humanitarian interventions across the region. During a Channels TV interview, Obi detailed visits to Borno during the Boko Haram insurgency, donations to flood victims, and support for education and infrastructure in northern states, positioning himself as a unifier.
Iran has halted retaliatory attacks against US allies after Washington paused airstrikes for a second and third night, raising hopes of renewed negotiations. Reports indicate US concerns over dwindling munitions influenced the pause, with senior officials advising President Trump to hold off on further escalation.
Israeli forces have escalated operations across the occupied West Bank, detaining hundreds of Palestinians and raiding numerous towns and villages. Simultaneously, settler attacks on Palestinian communities and property have surged, with reports of injuries, vandalism, and arson. The crackdown follows a shootout that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea has killed one sailor and wounded another, prompting Tehran to summon Ukraine's diplomats and accuse Kyiv of a 'hostile and criminal' act. The incident raises concerns about a new front in the overlapping conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
A 21-year-old suspect attacked a Christopher Street Day event in Berlin, killing one and injuring 16. The suspect was associated with the 'Islamist scene,' police said. The attack is part of a series of vehicle attacks in Germany and worldwide.