Oil prices surged after drone attacks forced Saudi Arabia to shut its east-west crude pipeline. Brent gained more than 3% to trade near its highest level since May, while WTI rose by a similar amount. Market jitters intensified after Gulf states postponed talks with Iran on a temporary shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz.

CCNA2026-09-14 14:45

The American airman whose aircraft was shot down in Iran in April and who was later rescued has described the dangerous recovery operation publicly for the first time. In a “60 Minutes” interview, he used the call sign “Bravo” to conceal his identity and said the parachute was damaged after the aircraft was hit; during free fall, he tried to unfurl it or pull loose pieces free.

CCNN2026-09-14 14:27

For the season premiere of “60 Minutes,” Norah O’Donnell interviewed a U.S. Air Force officer whose F-15 was downed in Iran. He remained there for more than two days and watched from his position as his crewmate was rescued, calling it the proudest dad moment of his life.

CCBS News2026-09-14 14:09

Iran said Monday that Saudi Arabia had asked for a meeting involving Iran and other regional countries to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz to be called off “for the time being.”

TThe Associated Press2026-09-14 14:00

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says he expects Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline to the Red Sea to be operating again “very soon.” He also discusses crude and oil-product flows through the Strait of Hormuz and the status of the US strategic petroleum reserve.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-14 13:00

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital energy chokepoint, carrying about 20 percent of the world’s oil each day through designated shipping lanes between Iran and Oman. The US-Israel war on Iran has raised uncertainty and risks for vessels, while Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iraq have some alternative routes.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-14 12:50

A disruption to a Saudi pipeline is putting oil exports to Europe and Asia at risk as the kingdom draws on stored supplies. Gulf oil exports have already dropped sharply, while shipping routes face additional threats. No restart date has been given, leaving the impact dependent on the shutdown’s duration.

Eeuronews2026-09-14 12:44

A meeting between Iran and Gulf countries on the Strait of Hormuz, scheduled for Monday, has been postponed. Tehran says Saudi Arabia requested the delay, while host Oman says “regional consensus” is needed before talks on a new maritime corridor can proceed.

TTRT World2026-09-14 12:42

A U.S. airman describes surviving the shootdown of an F-15 over Iran, dealing with a damaged parachute and severe injuries, then evading Iranian forces for about 50 hours while American forces launched a major rescue operation.

FFox News2026-09-14 12:00

Planned talks between Iran and other Gulf powers on an agreement for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz were postponed. Houthi attacks on Saudi oil transit routes meanwhile intensified fears about global energy supplies.

RReuters2026-09-14 11:52

Equities fell globally after leaders of major artificial-intelligence companies proposed slowing the technology’s development. Anthropic and OpenAI pledged measures to restrain the race for cutting-edge models and better assess risks exposed by security breaches. Oil prices rose after Saudi Arabia shut a major crude pipeline following attacks, disrupting a key bypass route.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-14 11:42

Planned talks between Iran and other Gulf states on an agreement governing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz were postponed. Houthi attacks on Saudi oil transit routes have also intensified worries about global energy supplies.

RReuters2026-09-14 11:33

Crude posted another modest gain in international trading and the U.S. market early Monday. The advance came after assaults on Saudi petroleum assets and further targeting of merchant shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

AABC News2026-09-14 09:55

Oil rises above $108 a barrel after an attack shuts Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a key route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz and raising fears of a deeper global energy crisis. A planned Oman-Iran meeting on Hormuz is postponed, while Houthi advances add risks for shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-14 06:31

Oil prices moved higher after Saudi Arabia closed its East-West crude pipeline following multiple attacks on Thursday. The route is a key alternative for exporting oil without using the Strait of Hormuz. A Monday meeting between Iran and several Gulf nations on a temporary Hormuz shipping lane was also postponed.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-14 05:15

Fuel prices in the United States are rising as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, with NBC News’ Keir Simmons reporting the latest developments.

NNBC News2026-09-13 23:23

US President Donald Trump says he is optimistic about a possible agreement with Iran, claiming Tehran wants a deal during his visit to Ireland. Iranian professor and analyst Mostafa Khoshcheshm rejects that claim, calling the rhetoric a political tactic to stabilise oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections. He says Iran will not negotiate under pressure and could heighten tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-13 18:02

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports from aboard the USS George Washington as tensions with Iran intensify. He assesses the ship and crew’s readiness while the carrier remains a target for foreign enemies.

FFox News2026-09-13 16:30

Gulf states are considering how to respond to Iran’s proposal for a new arrangement governing the Strait of Hormuz. Ongoing attacks are threatening shipping and raising energy costs, while regional frustration with the conflict is prompting Gulf governments to consider a larger role in shaping a way forward.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-13 15:37

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports from inside the USS George Washington’s operation in the Arabian Sea as the U.S. blockade against Iran continues.

FFox News2026-09-13 14:30

In an interview with Meet the Press, House Speaker Mike Johnson said the war with Iran is driving prices higher at home. He added that he hopes and prays President Trump’s forecast that the fighting will end after the midterm elections proves correct.

NNBC News2026-09-13 13:24

Retired Navy Capt. Brent Sadler discusses reports that Chinese entities provided satellite imagery to Iran before a deadly attack in Jordan that killed U.S. soldiers.

FFox News2026-09-13 13:00

Iranian media say Tehran will brief Gulf countries at a meeting on Monday about its negotiations with Oman. The two sides have spent recent weeks developing a framework for managing the Strait of Hormuz, but Iranian reports say an agreement would not mean the waterway reopens immediately. Iran, Iraq and other Gulf states are expected to attend, while Bahrain says it will not.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-13 01:30

Iraq is investigating a drone strike on a key Saudi oil pipeline that it confirmed originated from its territory near the Iranian border. Satellite images show damage to the East-West pipeline, which was shut down Friday, deepening the region’s energy squeeze and pushing crude prices higher.

GGlobal News2026-09-13 00:54