CNN Report: A U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia was overflown by 14 Russian spy satellites two days before Iran's devastating attack on it. The timing and sequencing of the spacecraft opened access to a large spectrum of data. That data, according to sources, helped Iran conduct some of its most precise attacks against U.S. assets.
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US-Contracted Ship Hit Near Hormuz
A U.S.-contracted vessel was hit near the Strait of Hormuz during an Iranian attack earlier this week, two sources told Fox News. Four drones and at least one missile were involved, and one projectile hit the ship. U.S. personnel were aboard. Injuries were minor.
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18M Barrels Passed Hormuz, Wright Says
US Energy Secretary Wright: 18M bbl of oil went through Hormuz yesterday
US Rules Out Sudan Generals' Role
NEW: Trump adviser Massad Boulos says the United States sees no political future for either of Sudan’s warring generals, army chief Abdel Fattah Al Burhan or RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
The U.S. is backing a rapid civilian transition that excludes both men from Sudan’s postwar leadership.
Aka NO RSF, and NO SAF.
US, Houthis Hold Secret Talks in Oman
Reuters Report: U.S. officials met secretly with Houthi representatives in Oman on Sunday. The group promised not to attack American vessels and said it remains committed to the ceasefire agreement signed last year.
One Yemeni source said the Houthis also stated they would not strike Israeli ships or merchant shipping. Saudi-owned vessels were the exception.
US Officials Meet Houthis in Oman
US officials reportedly met representatives of the Houthis in Oman over the weekend.
The meeting took place at the US Embassy in Muscat.
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US Issues Level 3 Advisory for Saudi
The US Embassy in Riyadh issued a Level 3 travel advisory, urging for reconsideration of travel in Saudi Arabia.
The reason cited is “risk of Iranian drone and missile targeting of American interests, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws regarding social media activity”.
US Issues Level 3 Advisory for Saudi
Saudi Arabia is now under a Level 3 U.S. travel advisory. Americans are urged to reconsider travel over the threat of Iranian drone and missile attacks on U.S. interests.
Iran MP Warns Europe Over Nuclear File
Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission:
Sending Iran's nuclear file to the Security Council was a big mistake by the European countries in going along with the United States. They should wait for the response of the Islamic Republic and accept the consequences.
Iraqi Militias Evacuate Headquarters
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have raised their alert status and evacuated several headquarters over concerns that the United States and Saudi Arabia may strike inside Iraq, the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reports. A...
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have raised their alert status and evacuated several headquarters over concerns that the United States and Saudi Arabia may strike inside Iraq, the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reports. A senior militia official told the paper that brigades were instructed to vacate some command sites for two to three days, following information that Riyadh, with American support, could launch strikes in response to attacks on Saudi oil facilities fired from Iraqi territory.
Vance Warns of Energy Crisis Over Iran
JD Vance on Iran:
If the U.S. effectively says to the Middle East, "you're on your own," it would necessarily mean a worldwide energy crisis so long as Iran continues shooting at shipping.
Katz: IDF Ready to Eliminate Hamas
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:
There is a commitment from the U.S. and the accompanying countries to disarm Hamas and destroy all the tunnels.
We all understand that this will not happen.
The IDF is prepared, if given the order, to eliminate Hamas and complete the mission
Blinken: Gulf States Seek Iran Deals
Former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken:
The Gulf states are all looking to talk to Tehran, maybe cut a deal with Tehran.
They’re looking to cut deals because they know that, unfortunately, what they’ve seen is we can’t necessarily defend them.
Vance: Iran War to End After Midterms
Vice President JD Vance, in an interview with the New York Post:
The Iran war will end after the midterms.
The conflict is entering a "much different phase."
The U.S. is not engaged in aggressive operations inside Iran.
Iran is occasionally shooting at commercial shipping.
CENTCOM Redirects 103 Commercial Ships
CENTCOM: As of Sept. 15, U.S. forces have redirected 103 commercial vessels to ensure compliance.
Blanche Defends Hegseth Amid Impeach Push
US AG Todd Blanche: "Hegseth is doing a phenomenal job. He's not doing anything wrong."
Blanche was responding to Rep. Thomas Massie's move to impeach the Defense Secretary over the Iran operation.
Iraq Faces U.S. Sanctions Over Attacks
Iraq is moving closer to U.S. sanctions over attacks on Saudi oil facilities that were allegedly launched from its territory by IRGC-linked groups. Roughly 7 million barrels of Saudi exports were disrupted.
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Iraqi PM Seeks New Oil Export Routes
Iraqi PM al-Zaidi: "Until now, Iraq has been dependent on a single strait."
He wants export routes split between Türkiye, Syria and the Mediterranean, with the oil sold to Europe and the U.S.
Judge Bars Trump Name on Kennedy Center
Trump's name must stay off the Kennedy Center, a U.S. judge ruled.
Araghchi Disputes Claims Iran Defenseless
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:
Fiction: Iran is defenseless.
Fact: 100s of U.S. military sites blown to pieces; dozens of aircraft scorched. (Source: The Pentagon)
And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
We'll reveal it all in due course.
For those who've sold lies about Iran, it won't be pretty.
Secret Military Retreat Held in Germany
A private retreat in Germany last week brought together senior military commanders from the U.S., Israel and several Arab countries to discuss the Iran war and regional tensions. Adm. Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM commander, organized it. No participating country made it public, per two Israeli officials speaking to Axios.
Hormuz Tanker Transits Shift to Day
Tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz are now running in daylight, a U.S. official told Axios. Escorted crossings by the U.S. military and Gulf states had been kept mostly to night hours until now.
IRGC Claims Third US Drone Downed
The IRGC claims a third U.S. MQ-1 drone was shot down today over the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman, U.S. Discuss De-escalation
Oman’s Foreign Minister held a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State to discuss regional developments, de-escalation efforts and creating conditions for continued diplomacy, according to Oman’s state news agency.
Lavrov Blames US, Europe on Anchorage
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov:
"If the Americans had not backed out of the Anchorage agreement, if Europe had not pulled them away from these agreements, we would have already lived a year without war. This is an obvious fact. So draw your own conclusions."