Sailor Killed in Gulf Tanker Blast as Trump Weighs Fresh Iran Strikes
A crew member died after a suspected missile hit the oil products tanker MT Velos Sapphire in the Arabian Gulf, its operator confirmed on Friday. The incident comes as Washington decides whether to expand military action against Iran, while shipping attacks near the Strait of Hormuz continue to mount.
US and Iran Hold Quiet Talks in New York as Hormuz Deadlock Persists
Washington and Tehran are quietly engaging in New York in an effort to end seven months of conflict, sources say, but no breakthrough has emerged. The Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium stockpile remain the main obstacles.
Riyadh Alerts Raise Gulf Tensions as the UAE Holds to Deterrence and Dialogue
Residents of Riyadh and Al Kharj received a wave of emergency alerts on 19 September before an all-clear was issued, almost seven months into the US–Iran war. The UAE's diplomatic adviser said this week that Abu Dhabi is pursuing deterrence and dialogue with Iran at the same time. Shipping, energy and Red Sea security remain the wider worries.