War in Iran, oil tanker hit near Kharg island and tensions in the Persian Gulf

A small Iranian oil tanker was hit by a US missile about four miles off Kharg Island; the Iranian news agency Tasnim reported, citing local sources. Iranian media also reported news of an explosion in the port city of Jask, near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they have seized a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz. The US, however, has downplayed the claim: a US official confirmed to Al Jazeera that an underwater drone used by US forces in the Middle East had a malfunction over a day ago, while operating in the waters of the region in support of ongoing operations. The vehicle, he specified, was an older model, which did not collect sensitive data and was not equipped with classified sonar or radar.

Haaretz reveals that 10 days before the attack on October 7, 2023, Netanyahu was warned that Hamas was planning a major offensive against the Jewish state, but he did not inform Israeli security leaders. "Lies", replies the Israeli prime minister.

In the West Bank, Israeli troops raided the village of Anata and the nearby Shuafat refugee camp at dawn, north-east of East Jerusalem. According to the Palestinian agency Wafa, the military closed all entrances, destroyed the main water pipes and arrested several Palestinians.

British Foreign Secretary Miliband has accused the government of "turning a blind eye" to the "ethnic cleansing" taking place in the occupied Palestinian territories. Another 11 countries announced in a joint statement that they intended to apply sanctions to trade with those territories. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar: "Scandalous and false statements, attempt to interfere in Israeli politics during the election campaign." British consulate in East Jerusalem closed.

At a time of great uncertainty about the conflict in the Middle East, concerns about the consequences are growing. Half of Americans think that the US intervention will make the area even more unstable and 58% expect a worsening of petrol prices, but what makes the president's position particularly critical is the intolerance that is growing among his followers and more generally a negative change in the perception of how the Republicans are managing the war and terrorism issue.

The news reported by the Financial Times and received from sources within the regime, according to which the Iranians are considering the possibility of attacking US bases in Europe and submarine cable networks on which much of the world's data traffic depends, opens up unprecedented scenarios. But how real, practicable (and convenient for Tehran) is this threat?

Iran reportedly launched a new attack against US Navy ships, in an episode that the US military has not yet confirmed. The action would follow ballistic missile launches carried out over the weekend against a US aircraft carrier and guided missile destroyer. According to the Wall Street Journal, citing American officials, no US vessels were hit. However, the attacks fuel fears linked to Tehran's growing missile capabilities: the developments would suggest the use of more sophisticated weapons and possible support from China or Russia.

Six months after the start of the war, the USA and Iran are trapped in inaction: Washington cannot afford an escalation, but diplomacy is at a standstill. And with Oman and Qatar alone in direct negotiations with Iran, Washington's isolation in the region is growing.

It was a US missile that hit a small Iranian oil tanker about six kilometers from Kharg island. Iran International reports this, citing the Tasnim news agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards. No casualties have been reported and the crew is evacuating the ship. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear. Tasnim said Iranian authorities were investigating the incident.

The ship was hit by a projectile launched by US forces near the anchorage area of ​​Kharg Island, Tasnim said, adding that no casualties were reported and that the crew was being evacuated.

A US bombing hits a wedding in Iran: four dead and around 60 injured. While Washington investigates, experts cited by Reuters speak of a direct hit. And Tehran threatens a "disproportionate" response.

An Emirati source confirmed to the Times of Israel, which claims to be an independent newspaper, the Haaretz article according to which, a few days before the Hamas attack on 7 October, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was personally warned by United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed that the terrorist group was planning a serious attack against Israel. The warning came during a phone call between bin Zayed and Netanyahu, as confirmed by an Emirati source familiar with the conversation.

Iranian media reported an explosion near Kharg Island and the Fars News agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported an explosion in the port city of Jask, near the Strait of Hormuz.

Local Iranian media reported that several explosions were heard on the Iranian island of Kharg, located in the Persian Gulf and a strategic center for Iranian oil exports. “The sound of several explosions was heard in parts of Kharg island a few minutes ago,” the Mehr news agency said, without providing further details.

According to an analysis by the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), between March and August 2026, the crisis globally increased spending on fossil fuel imports by over 282 billion euros. The shock was particularly impactful because it did not only affect oil.

Tehran warns Washington. Iran's Joint Military Command has threatened to strike "hard" at US interests in the Middle East if Iranian vessels are attacked. This is what the country's state media are reporting.

US downplays Iranian claim to capture of unmanned submarine in Strait of Hormuz. A US official confirmed to Al Jazeera that an underwater drone in use by US forces in the Middle East suffered a malfunction over a day ago while operating in the region's waters in support of ongoing operations. The vehicle, he specified, was an older model, which did not collect sensitive data and was not equipped with classified sonar or radar. A version that aims to downplay the announcement of the Revolutionary Guard Navy, which shortly before had claimed responsibility for the capture of the drone at the mouth of the Strait.

"I think it is shameful that today in the list of countries" that have decided to sanction trade with Israeli settlers "our country was missing, Italy was missing and that is, it is shameful that once again this government has missed the opportunity to defend international law, to not have double standards and I think that tonight is the opportunity to relaunch together from this stage a law that we signed together a few months ago with Angelo, with Giuseppe, with Nicola and it is a law that says that in Italy the trade in products that come from illegal colonies in the West Bank must be prohibited because we must put an end to those illegal occupations." Elly Schlein said it at the Avs party with Giuseppe Conte, Angelo Bonelli and Nicola Fratoianni.

September has begun and the little ones are preparing for the start of the new school year. But not all: with 340 institutions damaged or destroyed by the conflict, Lebanese boys and girls may not have a classroom to return to. The frequent interruptions to education in recent years risk widening educational gaps and turning into permanent exclusion harmful to the entire country. We talked about it with Atif Rafique, Chief of Education of Unicef ​​Lebanon.

A US military drone malfunctioned in the Middle East while flying over regional waters in support of the war with Iran. A US official told Reuters today. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the faulty drone was an older model and was not carrying any classified sonar or radar equipment. The malfunction occurred more than a day ago, he added.

The "hand of Iran" is behind the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. This was denounced by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who recalled that the Yemeni militia is a "proxy" of Iran. "Iran's hand is clearly behind part of all this," Rubio declared, "the United States has solid military relations of a defensive nature with Saudi Arabia and is closely following what is happening." "Ground operations are underway in which Yemeni forces are confronting the Houthis and repelling their advance attempts. We are monitoring the situation extremely carefully," Rubio added. Yemeni militias have attacked at least four cities in southern Saudi Arabia in what is effectively turning into an appendage of the war between Iran and the United States.

The United Arab Emirates said that communication channels with Israel remain "open and direct", without confirming or denying Haaretz's report that Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Benjamin Netanyahu of an imminent Hamas attack about a week and a half before October 7, 2023. Abu Dhabi's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it does not comment on press reports or rumors regarding conversations between leaders.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Emirates and Israel over five years ago, "government channels between the two countries have remained open and direct" and, when necessary, "all relevant intelligence information has been and continues to be exchanged between relevant officials", the ministry added, underlining that after October 7, Abu Dhabi's efforts have focused on reducing tensions, strengthening regional stability and containing violence.

"Press reports are false. The prime minister did not receive any warning from the UAE before October 7." The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated this in a post on