US-Iran war LIVE: US threatens to shut down Iranian airlines; oil prices slightly higher | Today’s news
US-Iran War LIVE: The US-Iran conflict continues to widen in the Middle East, with Washington threatening secondary sanctions that could effectively cut off Iranian airlines from international travel as Iran’s Houthi movement seeks to consolidate its gains near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Maritime tensions are also rising in the Strait of Hormuz, where vessels are reporting missile attacks, as the US considers a $5 billion fund to rebuild the region’s energy infrastructure and reduce dependence on the key waterway.
US threatens secondary sanctions against Iranian airlines
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iran’s airlines could be effectively barred from international travel from September 23, with foreign airports, fuel suppliers and ticketing companies facing potential secondary sanctions if they continue to serve the carriers.
The Houthis are seeking strategic heights near Bab el-Mandeb
Houthi fighters are seeking to seize strategic heights in Yemen’s Taiz and Lahij provinces to consolidate their control along the Red Sea coast, according to Yemeni military sources. The move raised concerns about Saudi oil exports and the security of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz as missiles hit vessels
UKMTO reported that several vessels were hit by projectiles or fragments from unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. One LPG tanker was hit by debris, while another vessel sustained minor injuries to its crew, the Maritime Safety Agency said.
US weighs $5 billion to rebuild energy infrastructure in Middle East
The Trump administration has proposed a $5 billion fund to help rebuild critical infrastructure damaged during the Iran war and reduce regional dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. Proposed projects include expanding oil and gas routes that bypass the waterway, restoring energy infrastructure and strengthening critical assets.
Trump holds talks with Yemeni leader as US considers Houthi response
US President Donald Trump spoke with Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi about the Houthi advance around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Alimi asked for US support for his Saudi-backed government, but two sources said Trump did not directly pledge military aid.
