With the US midterm elections only weeks away, Donald Trump’s administration is trying to present a positive narrative about a war with Iran that shows no sign of easing. Rising fuel and grocery costs, the president’s provocative social media posts and the Pentagon’s combative relationship with the press are making that message increasingly difficult to sell.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-12 17:30

Saudi Arabia has closed its East-West pipeline facility in the Hejaz region after a drone attack launched from inside Iraq, intensifying fears over global oil supplies.

CCBC News2026-09-12 14:31

The East-West pipeline was designed to keep Saudi oil exports moving if the Strait of Hormuz became impassable. That alternative route has now also been hit, while the Houthi advance near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is placing further pressure on Saudi Arabia’s export options and raising concerns about bottlenecks and prices.

DDW News2026-09-12 14:30

Saudi Arabia has shut a major oil pipeline after multiple attacks. Plans to convert a former Syrian military airport into a private-jet hub have raised concerns about suspected mass graves. Donald Trump is spending the weekend at his Irish golf resort, while Celine Dion returns to the Paris stage after a six-year break.

RReuters2026-09-12 14:22

The USS George Washington, deployed to New York after the 9/11 attacks, is now sailing toward the Middle East to support President Trump’s war against Iran. Tom Hanson reports from aboard the carrier.

CCBS News2026-09-12 14:11

Saudi Arabia shut its East-West Pipeline as a precaution after multiple attacks. The route is crucial for moving crude to the Red Sea while avoiding disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg Economics’ Ziad Daoud says a prolonged shutdown could further tighten global energy supplies and add pressure to oil and US diesel prices.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-12 12:46

President Donald Trump is downplaying the prospects of renewed peace talks with Iran and wider US involvement, even as Houthi activity adds another escalation point to the conflict. Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason discusses Trump’s remarks during his trip to Ireland.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-12 12:14

Donald Trump says the US has secured the Strait of Hormuz and cleared its mines. During his visit to Ireland, he highlighted American military strength while warning about Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-12 12:11

Fox News reports from Dublin on President Donald Trump’s meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, during which Trump teased that the Iran war could end “very soon.”

FFox News2026-09-12 11:00

Donald Trump says the Iran war will end, oil prices will decline and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz will be resolved. He also praises ties with Saudi Arabia and what he describes as progress in Gaza.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-12 10:35

Saudi Arabia halted oil transfers through a major pipeline after it was targeted by drones. Houthi forces meanwhile took a strategic port and island around Bab el-Mandeb from Yemeni government forces. Iran, which supports the rebels, denied involvement in the attacks.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-12 10:27

As fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensifies, average diesel prices have climbed above $6 a gallon and oil has moved back over $100 a barrel. Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal also wrote to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company of putting profits ahead of safety.

AABC News2026-09-12 10:00

Saudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq attacked it. Iraq acknowledged that the strike originated in a province bordering Iran, saying it had dismissed a military commander and opened an investigation. The 1,200km East-West pipeline helps Saudi Arabia bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

BBBC News2026-09-12 09:00

Saudi Arabia has shut down a key pipeline as attacks in the region intensify. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthis have moved to take control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast and are threatening another critical waterway.

AABC News2026-09-12 02:15

Saudi Arabia says several drones launched from Iraq struck a vital pipeline carrying oil from its eastern fields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, causing injuries and damage and forcing a temporary shutdown. An analyst says Riyadh is likely to seek a multilateral response while assessing how far partners such as Turkey and Pakistan are prepared to go.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-12 01:59

The U.S. blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic is intensifying economic pressure on Tehran. Former counterterrorism coordinator Nathan Sales says the conflict is entering a new phase, while President Trump defends his decisions on Iran.

FFox News2026-09-11 11:15

Gas prices are surging as Donald Trump tries to reassure Republicans. GasBuddy, which monitors fuel prices, says the increases are making trucking, deliveries, shipping packages and grocery trips more expensive, with the war in Iran partly driving the rise.

AABC News2026-09-11 10:27

Oil prices surge as fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis intensifies, raising risks around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Iran and the US prepare for a prolonged conflict. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged the US to strike the Houthis, but President Donald Trump declined.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-11 07:16

President Trump said he did not regret going to war against Iran, despite the possible impact on the November U.S. midterm elections. War-driven increases in oil and gas prices have become a major issue for Republicans ahead of the vote.

RReuters2026-09-11 05:15

Iran and the US are preparing for a prolonged war, with little indication of an imminent ceasefire or a return to normal energy flows in the Middle East, even as fighting remains low-intensity. The conflict is stalemated, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program still unresolved.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-11 05:13

President Donald Trump says Iran is “limping along” and in “deep trouble.” He also discusses his proposed $5,000 dividends for adult U.S. citizens, the U.S.-Iran conflict and the rise of democratic socialists.

FFox News2026-09-11 00:30

President Donald Trump denies reports that Iranian strikes hit U.S. warplanes in Jordan, saying there was “no damage.” Fox News also reports on Iranian attacks targeting U.S. bases in Jordan and Trump’s proposal to give every adult U.S. citizen a $5,000 dividend.

FFox News2026-09-10 22:55

Rep. Jason Crow, a Colorado Democrat, says Congress has the constitutional authority to end the war with Iran. He argues the conflict is costing hundreds of billions of dollars and raising energy prices, while military action alone cannot permanently stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Crow calls for a permanent, verifiable diplomatic agreement.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-10 22:45

South Koreans are protesting a possible military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz as the government weighs pressure from the United States against strong public opposition. Polling finds 55% oppose sending military assistance and 30% support it. The route supplies South Korea with 70% of its crude oil and 50% of its naphtha, making it important to energy security and the export-driven economy.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-10 18:53