Thursday 10 September 2026 07:30 UTC
Hormuz Disruption Pushes Oil Above $100 as Strikes Spread
In the 24 hours ending 10 September at 07:30 UTC, the US-Iran conflict further disrupted energy supplies and commercial shipping.
Explosions hit several Iranian coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz. Their cause remained unclear. Donald Trump, the US president, said American attacks in the strait would continue. A US official later denied that America was conducting strikes there.
The latest Iranian missile attack seriously damaged an American A-10 aircraft in Jordan. Eight F-15 fighters suffered light damage and returned to service. Several Black Hawk helicopters also suffered damage.
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The US military said it had destroyed 10 Iranian oil tankers since 5 September. It denied Iranian claims that two American warships were hit.
A drone struck the New Andros tanker in Iraqi waters. The ship carried about two million barrels of fuel oil. Firefighters controlled the blaze, and all 22 crew members survived. A second commercial vessel began listing after another projectile attack near Dubai. Neither attack had a confirmed attacker.
Iran announced a new restricted maritime zone from Chabahar into nearby seas. It also threatened sanctions against ships entering another restricted zone near Hormuz.
Kuwait offered fuel transfers outside Hormuz as buyers avoided ports inside the waterway. Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq also offered oil from other ports. Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel.
Houthi forces claimed control of Mocha and its port after Yemeni government forces withdrew. Government forces also reported advances against the Houthis in Al Jawf and Marib.
Khawaja Asif, Pakistan’s defence minister, said Houthi attacks could trigger a joint defence agreement with Saudi Arabia. Pakistan also asked Iran to pressure the Houthis to reduce attacks.
Ukrainian drones struck the Russian port of Makhachkala, causing a large fire. The port supports military trade between Russia and Iran.
Ukraine also hit two gas-processing plants nearly 3,000 kilometres behind the front. The attack exposed Russia’s western Siberian gas industry to long-range strikes.
The Kremlin demanded an end to US military aid for Ukraine. It also called for stalled peace talks to restart. Trump said he had a positive conversation with Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president. He said a direct meeting could follow.
The Trump administration proposed major changes to the 2030 US census. It would count only citizens and permanent residents. It would exclude undocumented migrants and lawful temporary residents. The plan would also remove questions about race and ethnicity.
Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, priced at $1,999. Its 5.4-inch outer screen opens into a 7.6-inch display. Apple also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
Copper reached another record of $14,802.50 a tonne. Limited supplies outside America continued to push prices higher.
Higher fuel costs increased inflation concerns in Britain and other economies. The Bank of England estimated energy costs could add 0.4 percentage points to inflation during late 2026.
A ferry fire in the Philippines killed five people. Another 87 people were feared missing.