https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-september-8-2026Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-september-8-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-september-8-2026#u67137Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:46:40 +0000The United States has reduced Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz and nearly stopped Iranian exports. However, the conflict remains a costly stalemate. In Yemen, Houthi forces have seized the Red Sea coast, and Saudi Arabia has suspended a major oil pipeline after a drone attack. Meanwhile, leaders at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi expressed concern over nuclear conflict risks. President Trump has stated the war will conclude after the US midterm elections.Why it mattersThis escalation follows Iran's previous threat to establish a prohibited zone near the Strait of Hormuz. The confli https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-september-8-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-update-september-8-2026#u64795Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:37:18 +0000Iran will establish a prohibited zone near the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, according to security chief Mohsen Rezaei. This move coincides with a sharp increase in petrol prices for heavy consumers in Iran. The region remains the primary flashpoint in a broader conflict involving US strikes on Iranian tankers and attacks on Saudi oil. Global markets are reacting to these disruptions, with oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel and weighing on US stock futures as the flow of crude remains clogged.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for oil shipments. Tension