Middle East crude flows are moving back toward pre-war levels despite ongoing shipping risks, according to separate JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs estimates. US-Iran diplomacy remains deadlocked, with the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear weapons as the main sticking points despite Qatar’s mediation efforts.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-30 18:10

IIF Deputy Chief Economist Ashok Bhundia says shrinking oil and diesel inventories near the Strait of Hormuz pose a more urgent global danger than US-China strategic competition. He warns that high crack spreads are fueling cost-push inflation and could cause a sudden market shock.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-30 18:08

The United States has formally ended its mission in Iraq, closing out more than two decades of military presence. The withdrawal has raised fears that a security vacuum could embolden Iran-backed militias and enable Daesh to resurge. Ivan Eland of the Center on Peace and Liberty weighs in.

TTRT World2026-09-30 16:51

The Pentagon says the last U.S. troops are expected to leave Iraq after the fight against ISIS. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the milestone reflects the success of a 12-year campaign that defeated ISIS as an organized military threat in Iraq and across the region.

AABC News2026-09-30 15:21

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Europe, rather than the United States, should have eliminated Iran’s nuclear capability, but added that it was good the Americans did so.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 14:20

The Pentagon says the United States has withdrawn all remaining troops from bases in Iraq, concluding a decades-long mission. Most of the forces had been concentrated in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region, marking what was described as the beginning of a new era for Iraq.

CCNA2026-09-30 12:38

U.S. forces are scheduled to leave their last bases in Iraq by September 30, bringing more than two decades of war to an end. The move would represent a symbolic victory for Iran, while Michael Georgy warns that Islamic State could regain a foothold.

RReuters2026-09-30 12:36

A rally is taking place in Baghdad, organized by the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of armed groups officially incorporated into Iraq’s armed forces, to celebrate the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-30 12:35

Qatar warned that the Iran war is having an “unbearable” global economic impact, choking shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and disrupting Gulf exports. Doha said it is continuing to mediate between Washington and Tehran, adding that the fallout now extends across several sectors beyond energy.

Eeuronews2026-09-30 12:10

The final US-led coalition forces are expected to leave Iraq on Wednesday. Entifadh Qanbar, a former spokesperson for Iraq’s deputy prime minister, discusses what the withdrawal could mean for the country.

TTRT World2026-09-30 11:15

The final US-led coalition forces are expected to leave their bases in Iraq by Wednesday. The withdrawal was agreed in 2024 and is being implemented by the Trump administration despite the ongoing war between the United States and Iran.

TTRT World2026-09-30 11:06

The final US troops in Iraq, deployed as part of the coalition fighting Islamic State, were scheduled to leave on Wednesday under a Baghdad-Washington agreement. As Iraqi forces take over the coalition’s remaining bases, the government is seeking stronger military capabilities and a reaffirmation of sovereignty. Residents near US bases caught in attacks hope for a fresh start.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-30 08:34

A live view from Baghdad accompanies the scheduled departure of the last U.S. troops from Iraq today. The withdrawal is taking place under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-30 06:48

Donald Trump says he still does not know whether Iran will give up. Seyed Sadegh Emamian, an assistant professor at Tehran Polytechnic University and founder and former director of the Governance and Policy Think Tank, says deep mistrust between Iran and the US remains the main obstacle to negotiations.

TTRT World2026-09-30 00:21

With substantial US Navy support, Gulf oil producers are pushing crude through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran. Kpler says oil and petroleum-product flows averaged 13.1 million barrels per day last week, nearly 80% of the prewar level of 17.1 million. President Donald Trump is also willing to offer Iran sanctions relief.

CCNN2026-09-29 23:10

An open letter from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to the American people claims the US public does not understand what is happening in Iran and urges them to pressure the Trump administration to end the war. Donald Trump says action against Tehran could be viewed as one of the most important acts in US history. Iran also threatens attacks on infrastructure across the Middle East if its security is not guaranteed.

BBBC News2026-09-29 22:15

The remaining US troops in Iraq are scheduled to leave by September 30. They returned in 2014 at Baghdad’s invitation to fight ISIL, three years after most US forces had withdrawn. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem looks back at the withdrawal.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-29 19:51

The final US troops are departing Iraq, ending America’s military presence there after more than two decades. Baghdad is calling the withdrawal historic and marking it with a two-day public holiday to celebrate sovereignty. But Iran-aligned armed factions were also due to disarm by September 30, with little sign that will happen.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-29 19:10

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran’s position on the Strait of Hormuz remains unchanged as mediators work on a draft agreement to reopen the waterway. The statement comes as the conflict with the United States enters its eighth month.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-29 15:52

Iran is awaiting a US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the proposal was discussed with Qatari mediators, who are expected to present it to Washington by tomorrow. Iran wants a seven-day ceasefire across the Middle East, including Lebanon, the unfreezing of its overseas assets and the lifting of sanctions on its oil.

CCNA2026-09-29 13:51

Not all Iraqis are pleased that the last US forces have left after more than two decades of involvement. Kurds are particularly concerned about their security. Iraq analyst Renad Mansour says the withdrawal reflects changing US priorities, including the war with Iran, which is also affecting Iraq.

DDW News2026-09-29 12:41

President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, deepening Monday’s US bond-market selloff and threatening to extend the war’s energy shock. OpenAI is holding back a version of its Astra model while it strengthens AI-development safeguards after a series of recent rogue AI hacking incidents highlighted heightened risks.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-29 11:30

Saudi Arabia has restored its key East-West oil pipeline, with flows reaching 3.5 million barrels a day, or half capacity. Hopes for a US-Iran deal are fading as Tehran grows pessimistic about an agreement before the US midterms, while Hormuz talks stall and oil prices rise, adding to inflation concerns.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-29 07:22

Oil prices rose as Iranian officials privately expressed pessimism about reaching a deal with Donald Trump. Global equities fell to a one-week low, while bets on further Federal Reserve rate hikes pushed Treasury yields to multi-year highs.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-29 06:52