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Iran-US war latest: Tehran mocks Trump over capture of US submarine drone ‘picked up like a plastic bottle’

Trump says US could strike Pickaxe Mountain after construction activity seen at deeply buried complex

The Independent UK

US suffered major aircraft losses after Iran strike on Jordan base: Report

Multiple US military aircraft were damaged after Iran launched a ballistic missile strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, with one American A-10 Thunderbolt reportedly left with a missing wing, CBS News reported, citing sources.

The Times of India

Trump claims Iran war will end 'immediately' after US midterm elections

President Trump stated the Iran war will end immediately after the upcoming US midterm elections. He accused Tehran of seeking nuclear weapons and influencing American voters for leniency. Recent US strikes targeted nine Iranian ships and tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes targeting Jordan's Muwaffaq…

The Economic Times

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Iran attacks 10 ships near Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes, oil prices surge

Iran attacked ten ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the United States sank five Iranian oil tankers. This escalation caused benchmark Brent crude futures to surge past one hundred dollars a barrel. The United States military released video showing Iranian tankers ablaze before they sank overnight. Iran stated it…

The Economic Times

Iran and US strike tankers in biggest shipping attack since war began

Iran and the US on Wednesday traded their biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, with Iran saying it struck 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers. Brent crude oil surged above $100 a barrel as fears grew over…

France 24

Oil surges past $100 a barrel again as US-Iran clashes intensify

Brent crude has shot up to above $100 a barrel after US forces destroyed five Iranian tankers and Tehran responded with missile strikes on Jordan, the latest escalation in the conflict that has kept the Strait of Hormuz largely shut since February.

Euronews

US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran takes aim at Jordan

US CENTCOM said crews were warned to abandon ship before its strikes after the IRGC fired missiles at a US Navy warship twice in two days. Tehran launched missile strikes on US targets in Jordan and warned tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain to evacuate.

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Oil Price Today (September 9): Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates

Brent crude futures crossed $100 a barrel for the first time since July 24 as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions raised concerns over Middle East oil supplies. With disruptions to shipping routes intensifying, Goldman Sachs warned prices could reach $120. JPMorgan estimates prolonged disruption could push Brent to $114, while Citi and…

The Economic Times

Watch: Multiple blasts seen over US airbase in Jordan after Iran missile strike

Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting a United States military base near Al Azraq in Jordan. Jordan's air defenses intercepted most of the missiles, with two falling in unpopulated areas. This attack caused energy markets to react, with Brent crude prices seeing an increase. Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen also launched…

The Times of India

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan

Oil prices surged dramatically following Iran's aggressive missile strikes on U.S. military targets, claimed by the Revolutionary Guards. Jordan's air defenses successfully intercepted the majority of missiles, ensuring there were no casualties reported. In response, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran of potential losses to their tankers. Additionally,…

The Economic Times

Iran claims ‘punitive strike’ damaged US air base in Jordan as Middle East tensions escalate - top developments

The Middle East remains on edge on Wednesday as the United States and Iran trade fresh attacks overnight strikes. The US launched strikes on Iranian targets, describing them as a response to Tehran’s attempt to target a US warship with ballistic missiles, and Iran hit back by attacking 20 vessels,…

The Times of India

Iran strikes US base in Jordan, threatens more retaliation after tanker attacks

Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck a US military base in Jordan with missiles. This action followed US forces destroying five Iranian oil tankers earlier. Global oil prices climbed significantly as the conflict escalated in the region. Iran vowed further retaliation against oil tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain. The ongoing conflict has…

The Economic Times

US destroys 5 Iranian crude oil tankers following attacks on navy warship

United States forces said it targeted and destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, sharply escalating tensions. In retaliation, Iran fired missiles toward American positions in Jordan, though the majority were intercepted by Jordan's air defence systems. Adding to the conflict, the U.S. government enacted new sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, heightening…

The Economic Times

Middle East live: Israel gives UK 30 days to close consulate in Jerusalem

Israel has given Britain 30 days to close its East Jerusalem consulate in response to UK sanctions on goods from Israeli settlements, a move Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended Wednesday as necessary to “stand against injustice” in the occupied West Bank. The UK, France and Canada joined on Tuesday nine…

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Konstantinos Politis obituary

Archaeologist who spent his career excavating and protecting the sites and artefacts of Jordan’s Dead Sea shore

The Independent UK

The Latest: Former labor secretary oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds, report finds

According to a new report from the department’s Office of Inspector General, former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a “toxic, intimidating and humiliating” work environment and engaged in numerous violations of department policy

The Economic Times

In 2017, Jordan sank a 100-foot C-130 Hercules cargo plane off Aqaba; marine life has been colonizing it ever since

A retired Jordanian C-130 Hercules plane was intentionally sunk offshore Aqaba. This created an artificial reef to foster marine life and coral growth. Studies show artificial reefs increase fish species diversity and invertebrate biomass. Marine life quickly colonizes these structures for habitat and protection. A storm later broke the plane,…

The Independent UK

Iranian strikes on Jordan test the bonds between the US and one of its staunchest Mideast allies

Jordan, a staunch U.S. ally that hosts American forces in the Mideast, has paid a price for its relationship with Washington

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The Economic Times

What are Iran's options to retaliate as open warfare resumes with the US?

The US launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, prompting Iranian missile strikes on what Tehran said were US assets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq.

The National (Scotland)

Iran fires on Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq after deadly US strike on wedding party

BAHRAIN intercepted an Iranian aerial attack early on Wednesday, as Tehran continued to fire on allies of the US in the Gulf region in response to…

The Economic Times

2026 multibagger Welspun Corp shares in focus after signing MoU for pipe manufacturing in Jordan

Welspun Corp shares will be in focus after the company signed an MoU with Perma-Pipe International Holdings and the Jordanian government to explore setting up pipe manufacturing and advanced coating facilities in Jordan. The proposed joint venture could serve water, oil and gas, energy and infrastructure projects across Jordan and…

The Economic Times

'Tanker for tanker': Trump's new retaliation policy behind US strikes on Iran

United States forces struck two Iranian government tankers on Tuesday. These strikes were part of a new policy aimed at deterring attacks. Approximately one hundred targets, including military sites, were hit by US drones. Iran's retaliation involved ballistic missiles and drones, which were largely intercepted. Shipping continued through the Strait…

France 24

🔴 Live: Trump suggests renaming Hormuz 'Trump Strait'

President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait," despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran.

The Economic Times

Iran says it killed ‘large number’ of US forces in Jordan; America says no casualties

Iran on Wednesday claimed its attacks on US forces in Jordan killed a “large number” of American personnel, a claim Washington rejected by reporting no casualties. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards also said it struck US bases in Erbil with missiles and drones, while Bahrain said its air defences intercepted Iranian…

The Independent UK

Military denies Iran’s claims that it struck a US base in Jordan as strikes resume

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