#Middle East

US Congressional Budget Office: War with Iran Has Already Cost at Least $38.1 Billion

Politics 09/16/2026, 20:57

The US Congressional Budget Office has estimated the cost of the first five months of the war with Iran at no less than 38.1 billion dollars. Restoring missile and air defense stockpiles could cost about 21.7 billion dollars, while future monthly expenditures are projected at 2–3 billion dollars.

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Trump: Iran is 'in decline' and wants a swift deal, but the decision on US talks is his

Politics 09/15/2026, 04:22

Trump stated on Truth Social that Iran is "in decline" and wants a swift deal, but he reserved the decision on US participation in the talks for himself. Context: Tehran is restoring missile production and requesting "Geran" drones from Russia.

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Economy 09/14/2026, 18:09

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Brent oil jumps to $107.51 as Houthis strike Saudi Arabia and a ship catches fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Economy 09/14/2026, 05:29

Brent crude futures rose to $107.51 per barrel, and WTI to $102.32, amid Houthi strikes on southern Saudi Arabia and an incident in which a vessel was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia and Reach Bab el-Mandeb: Yemen Enters an "Extremely Dangerous Phase" of the War

Politics 09/13/2026, 13:22

The Houthis carried out a missile-drone strike on a military base in Saudi Arabia and captured the port of Mukalla, reaching the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The UN warns of an "extremely dangerous phase" of the war, and more than 46,000 people have already been displaced in Yemen.

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WSJ: Iran resumes ballistic missile production in underground facilities after US and Israeli strikes

Politics 09/12/2026, 04:40

According to The Wall Street Journal, Iran has resumed the production of ballistic missiles in underground facilities after US and Israeli strikes, although production volumes remain below pre-war levels for now.

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Trump: War with Iran Will End Right After the Congressional Midterm Elections

Politics 09/10/2026, 14:16

Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran could end right after the congressional midterm elections in November 2026, and that gasoline prices would drop sharply. Meanwhile, Republicans fear losing their majority.

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Brent Oil Near the $100 Mark: Middle East Escalation Hits the Global Market

Economy 09/09/2026, 11:24

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East has pushed Brent oil toward the $100-per-barrel mark for the first time since July 24. Analysts warn of inflation risks for the global economy, particularly for Asia.

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The US Economic Knife: Why Iran Is Losing Its Leverage in the Strait of Hormuz After Six Months of War

Politics 09/07/2026, 00:08

Half a year into the US war against Iran, Washington's economic pressure has reached its peak: the naval blockade and sanctions are hitting oil exports and currency. Tehran shows no signs of capitulation, but it fears internal unrest.

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Trump: Strait of Hormuz Losing Its Importance — Iran Will Be Left With 'Something Not Very Needed'

Politics 09/05/2026, 09:33

Trump stated that new pipelines and overland routes, including through Syria, are reducing markets' dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, and threatened Iran with losing this trump card.

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Trump on Truth Social: 'When Will the Iranian People Rise Up?' — US President Effectively Called on Iranians to Revolt Amid War

Politics 09/02/2026, 09:11

Donald Trump posed the question 'When will the Iranian people rise up?' on Truth Social and stated that an agreement with Tehran is not his priority. The statement came the day after US strikes on Iran on September 1.

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Secret Program C430L: Declassified Years-Long Transfer of Supersonic Missile Technology from Russia to Iran

Politics 09/02/2026, 06:34

A Financial Times investigation based on a leak of Russian correspondence has revealed the secret C430L program, under which Rosoboronexport and NPO Mashinostroyeniya have been helping Iran since 2023 to develop supersonic cruise missiles based on a ramjet engine for strikes on the U.S. fleet in the Persian Gulf.

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Xi Jinping at SCO Summit: China Ready to Coordinate Peace Settlements on Ukraine, the Middle East, and Afghanistan

Politics 09/01/2026, 13:28

At the SCO summit, Xi Jinping declared China's readiness to coordinate peaceful settlements on Ukraine, the Middle East, and Afghanistan. In parallel, the PRC leader will meet Trump in Washington on 24 September, skipping the UN General Assembly.

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“Operation Has Dragged On”: U.S. Generals Demand Hegseth End the War with Iran in Secret Report

Politics 08/30/2026, 21:33

The classified SDOB report of August 14 records that the commanders of three U.S. commands expressed disagreement with expanding the operation in Iran, warning Hegseth about the depletion of reserves and growing vulnerability vis-à-vis China.

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US Economic Offensive Against Iran Stalls: Partners Ignore Threats, China Refuses to Back Down

Politics 08/30/2026, 17:35

The US has declared an "economic offensive" against Iran, comparing it to Normandy, but China, which buys 90% of Iran's oil, and other Tehran partners are ignoring the sanctions. Analysts call the measures adopted too weak.

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Strike on Abu al-Duhur and Netanyahu's 'red lines': why Israel is not ready to repeat the 2015 scenario in its relations with Turkey

Politics 08/23/2026, 17:20

Israel's strike on Abu al-Duhur air base in Idlib on August 18 exposed the absence of a de-escalation mechanism between Tel Aviv and Ankara. The Jerusalem Post compares the situation to the 2015 scenario but emphasizes: Erdogan's Turkey is not Putin's Russia, and the "red lines" will not work here.

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Sharp Break: UAE Imposes Trade Moratorium on Iran Following Missile Incident

Politics 08/19/2026, 04:07

On August 19, 2026, the UAE suspended all trade and financial operations with Iran following the detection of ballistic missiles. Tehran rejects the accusations, calling them unfounded.

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Pentagon Reconsiders Strategy: US May Relocate Bases Out of Iranian Missile Range

Politics 08/18/2026, 23:44

🇺🇸 Pentagon reconsiders strategy after war with Iran: US may shift bases west to Jordan and Israel. 🚀 Iranian missiles struck bases in February, killing 18 soldiers. 🤔 Dispute in Trump administration: isolationists vs. hawks. 🌊 Strait of Hormuz remains closed; Iran demands fulfillment of 'Islamabad Memorandum'.

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