Persian Gulf
IRGC reports seven vessels halted in Strait of Hormuz
According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, four tankers were struck during an oil transfer, and three other vessels hit a sea mine. Traffic through the strait has been halted.
Iran Expands Attacks on Ships Beyond Strait of Hormuz
Attacks on commercial vessels spread to the Persian and Oman gulfs. The tanker Acers was attacked near Qatar, and the supertanker Gem No. 2 off the UAE coast.
SoftBank Plans to Raise Up to $100 Billion from Gulf Investors for AI Investments
Japan's SoftBank Group intends to raise up to $100 billion from investors in the Persian Gulf countries to finance a new wave of investments in artificial intelligence technologies. The company's head, Masayoshi Son, has already held talks with high-ranking officials, including representatives of the UAE.
Trump Says US Could Keep Iranian Oil
US President Donald Trump said the United States could gain control over Iranian oil. He also declined to comment on the expected September 14 meeting of Persian Gulf states with Iranian authorities.
Iran Threatens Strikes on Gulf Oil Routes
Tehran warns neighboring states of consequences for joining US anti-Iran sanctions, including strikes on oil tankers and other export routes.
Gulf States Back Iran's Plan to Collect Voluntary Payments from Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Gulf countries have endorsed a plan for Iran to collect voluntary payments from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at resolving oil trade disruptions.