Iran War and the Impact on Oil

IlIlIlIlI · Sep 10, 2026

US warplanes damaged in Iranian strikes on military base in Jordan: Report

Multiple US military aircraft were reportedly damaged in ‌Iran’s retaliatory strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti air base in Jordan.

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IRGC declares end of defensive phase, says ready for rapid offensive operations

An IRGC commander stresses that decisive and conclusive operations would further accelerate the decline of the US and Israel.

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Bank of America Assumes Oil Prices Could Rise to $150 Per Barrel - Reports

Oil prices could rise to $150 per barrel if major energy infrastructure amid escalation in the Middle East gets damaged, Associated Press reported on Thursday, citing Bank of America analysts.

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Iranian Strike On Jordan Hit American A-10, Several F-15s And BlackHawks (Videos)

Several United States warplanes were damaged during Iranian strikes on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan carried out overnight into...

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IRGC Navy destroys US military unmanned vessel in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC Navy announces the destruction of a US unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the vessel was deployed by the US military.

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Iran Is Hunting U.S. Unmanned Boats Near Hormuz (Video)

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on September 10 that it had destroyed a U.S. unmanned surface vessel...

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IlIlIlIlI · Sep 12, 2026

Persian Gulf states to meet in Oman to discuss regional security, Hormuz navigation: Iran

Iran and other Persian Gulf littoral states will meet in Oman on Monday to discuss regional issues.

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Trump says he doesnt regret terrorist war on Iran as blowback widens

US diesel prices also climbed above $6 a gallon, marking a 60 percent increase since February 28.

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Iran ‘blew the hell’ out of US Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain, admits US Navy Secretary

Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao has admitted that Iranian forces “blew the hell” out of the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain,

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US Navy Acknowledges Iranian Strikes Seriously Damage Fifth Fleet Base in Bahrain

Acting US Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said that Iranian forces had inflicted significant damage on US facilities in Bahrain, including infrastructure essential for basing and supplying the Navy.

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Vance sought blunt truth about war on Iran amid false picture fed to Trump: Report

US Vice President JD Vance has reportedly sought “blunt and unfiltered” insight from American generals on the war of aggression against Iran as the war drags on amid dwindling US weapons stockpiles.

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Riyadh Calls for Help Against Houthis, No One Answers

The rapid advance of the Houthis (Ansar Allah) along Yemen’s western coast is testing the willingness of Saudi Arabia’s partners...

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US Diesel Prices Top $6 Per Gallon for 1st Time in History – Report

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States has topped $6 per gallon for the first time in history, the fuel price tracking service GasBuddy said.

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Iraqis Deepen Saudi Arabia's Wounds With Attack on Critical Oil Pipeline

Projectiles struck Saudi Arabia’s strategic East-West oil pipeline and triggered fires, CNN reported on September 11, citing United States officials...

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IlIlIlIlI · Sep 12, 2026

Putin Slams Europe’s Energy Policy as Gas Prices Hit $1,000

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sharply criticized Europe’s energy policy, recalling that Russia once supplied gas for roughly $150–180 per 1,000 cubic meters while European leaders stubbornly insisted on exchange-based pricing.

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Iran urges BRICS to expand use of national currencies in trade

TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on BRICS members on Friday to expand the use of national currencies in trade, strengthen financial cooperation, and build more resilient economic ties among member states, warning that economic security can no longer be separated from national...

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China, Russia reject pressure on Iran as nuclear dispute returns to UNSC

TEHRAN- China and Russia have jointly rejected renewed Western pressure on Iran over its nuclear program, challenging the legal and political basis of efforts to revive sanctions and bring the Iranian nuclear issue back under the scrutiny of the United Nations Security Council.

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BRICS voices concern over attacks on IAEA-safeguarded nuclear facilities in Iran

BRICS expresses concern over attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities under the full safeguards of the IAEA.

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Iran to pursue Lamerd massacre by US in international courts, says FM spox

Iran says it will pursue the deadly American attacks on the southern city of Lamerd, which took place on February 28, in international courts, calling the massacre a clear case of a war crime.

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All the Pentagon’s men

TEHRAN — Since the beginning of the war against Iran, Donald Trump and his Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, have repeatedly described the performance of US forces and the results of American military operations in glowing terms, using phrases such as “victory,” “historic success,” and “major...

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The farce of ‘war on terror’: How US military-industrial complex systematically bred terrorism after 9/11

The US-led so-called “war on terror” in the aftermath of 9/11 failed to eradicate terrorism, instead fueling terrorism, extremism, instability, civilian deaths, and prolonged wars through military intervention, occupation, geopolitical ambitions, and support for authoritarian regimes.

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IlIlIlIlI · Monday at 12:50 AM

Oman deal will not mean reopening of Strait of Hormuz: Araghchi

Araghchi says an understanding reached with Oman does not mean the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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FM Araqchi: Oman understanding not enough to reopen Hormuz

TEHRAN — Iran and other Persian Gulf littoral states are scheduled to convene on Monday, September 14, in Muscat to deliberate on the security architecture of the Strait of Hormuz.

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IlIlIlIlI · Monday at 11:07 PM

‘Serious violation’: Iran slams Austria’s barring of nuclear chief from IAEA conference under US pressure

A senior diplomat protests the prevention of Iran’s nuclear chief from attending the International Atomic Energy Agency’s General Conference.

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Grossi’s toxic legacy: Greenlighting aggression, smearing Iran

TEHRAN — The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has once again seized the international stage to smear Iran and advance a hostile agenda dictated by the US, turning an ostensibly technical body into a political instrument of Western coercion.

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Iran’s Hormuz authority warns service providers against aiding blacklisted ships

The body responsible for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz updates its list of vessels that have violated Iran’s rules for transiting the strategic waterway.

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Supertanker explodes after hitting mines on illegal route south of Hormuz: IRGC Navy

The IRGC Navy says a supertanker that tried to force its way through a restricted zone south of the Strait of Hormuz exploded after striking naval mines.

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Iran Expands List of Vessels Subject to Potential Sanctions - Strait Authority

Iran expanded the list of vessels subject to potential restrictive measures in the Strait of Hormuz to 77 on Monday, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said.

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Iran Asked Russia For Its Latest Jet-Powered Drones

Tehran asked Russia to provide its new generation of Geran drones earlier this year during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran,...

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Iran Provides Additional Details On Recent F-35 Engagement

Iranian air defenses engaged a United States F-35 Lightning II on July 31 and forced the stealth fighter to abandon...

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New Report Reveals Extensive Damage To Critical Saudi Oil Pipeline

A drone attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline could put as much as 4 percent of global oil...

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IlIlIlIlI · Wednesday at 2:07 AM

US military nearing breakdown amid sustained Iranian attacks: US officials

Iran’s sustained attacks on US bases and warships across West Asia are pushing the US military to the brink of a “breakdown,” US officials warn.

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China Returns to U.S. Natural Gas: What the New China Gas Deal Means

US Spent $22 Bln on Munitions During Operation Against Iran – Report

The United States spent almost $22 billion on munitions during its military campaign against Iran, according to a Lead Inspector General report reviewed by Sputnik on Tuesday.

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IRGC Shoots Down MQ-1 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz - Reports

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) shot down an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz using a new air defense system, the Press TV broadcaster reported on Tuesday.

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Strait of Hormuz tensions: New Delhi raises alarm over maritime blockades

Saudi Oil Exports Plummet as Houthi Control of Bab el-Mandeb Disrupts Shipping

Iran wins IAEA General Committee seat as US bid to block election fails

Iran’s mission to the United Nations in Vienna says the Islamic Republic has been elected to the General Committee of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference, despite US efforts to prevent the election.

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Iran downs third US MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Iranian armed forces have shot down a third US MQ-1 Predator drone over the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours.

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Iran Downed Four U.S. MQ-1 Drones Within Days

Iran said its air defenses have shot down four United States MQ-1 combat drones in a matter of days, with...

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U.S. Oil Reserves Hit 40-Year Low Amid Global Supply Disruptions

‘40,000 tons of bombs’: Report shows Trump planning ‘largest bomb transfer in modern US history’ to Israel

The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8-billion package to provide the Israeli regime with 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, a report says.

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IlIlIlIlI · Wednesday at 9:50 PM

US congressional assessment warns of inflation, weapons shortages as war against Iran runs up $38-billion bill

The war against Iran has cost the US at least $38 billion through the end of July and is expected to further fuel inflation, a congressional assessment shows.

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Iran rules out US talks until conditions are met

TEHRAN — Iran has ruled out any negotiations with the United States until its conditions are met, with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei warning Washington that the strategic equations surrounding oil and regional waterways have changed and that attempts to contain...

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Germany cannot underwrite the dirty work: Iran slams Chancellor Merz hypocrisy

Iran has censured German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his “knowingly distorted” rhetoric regarding the US-Israeli war of aggression.

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American Dream Falling Apart: Gas Stations Record Historic Collapse in Traditional Fuel Prices

US Military Fires Around 80 Scarce Missiles to Repel Single Iranian Strike – Reports

The US military has fired up to 70 Patriot interceptor missiles and over a dozen THAAD interceptors and failed to repel a single Iranian strike targeting US facilities in Jordan last week, The Wall Street Journal newspaper has reported, citing sources.

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Prolonging US-Iran Conflict Not Meeting Interests of Int'l Community - China's Wang Yi

The continuation of the conflict between the United States and Iran does not meet the interests of the two countries or the international community, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.

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Iran-US Conflict Fundamentally Reshapes Regional Order – Iranian Foreign Minister

TEHRAN, (Sputnik) - The hostilities launched by the United States against Iran have fundamentally reshaped the order in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday.

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Iran Struck Vessel Carrying U.S. Personnel Near Hormuz

A vessel contracted by the United States was struck by an Iranian drone and missile attack near the Strait of...

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IlIlIlIlI · Thursday at 11:22 PM

New Photos Reveal Massive Damage At U.S. Bases In Middle East

Newly obtained photographs published by CBS News on September 15 revealed extensive damage to United States military facilities and equipment...

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Iran downs 53rd US MQ-9 drone since start of US-Israeli aggression

Iran downs the 53rd US MQ-9 drone since the beginning of the US-Israeli aggression against the country.

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Iran Army: US vessels ‘do not dare’ approach Iranian shores

Iran’s Army says US vessels are staying far from its shores because of the strength of the country’s naval forces.

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Fuel Crisis Deepens: Pakistan Warns Tanker Attack in Red Sea Would Be an 'Act of War'

The Saudi East-West oil pipeline, a critical bypass route for the kingdom's oil exports around instability in the Strait of Hormuz, was closed last week after Houthi attacks and may remain shut for up to six weeks.

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U.S. Suspects Iranian Cyber Attack On Tankers In Strait of Gibraltar

The United States is reportedly investigating whether Iran was behind cyberattacks on two energy tankers traveling toward Texas after U.S....

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Trump Says Facing 'Big Decision' Regarding Conflict With Iran Amid Stalled Talks

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he is faced with a "big decision" regarding the future of the conflict with Iran amid stalled peace negotiations.

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U.S. Approves Potential F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence Warnings

The United States has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, advancing the...

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IlIlIlIlI · 2026-09-19T00:08:46+0100

US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council after UN mission cites possible war crimes in Iran

The United States has formally withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council, one day after a UN fact-finding mission said there are “reasonable grounds” to believe US forces committed war crimes in two strikes on civilian sites in Iran.

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Gharibabadi: US cannot evade responsibility for war crimes by leaving UN rights council

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says the US cannot evade responsibility for war crimes in Iran by withdrawing from the UN Human Rights Council.

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IRGC Navy strikes Togo-flagged tanker after illegal attempt to transit Strait of Hormuz

The IRGC Navy has announced that the offending Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend was struck and brought to a halt after a fire broke out aboard the vessel as it attempted an illegal passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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