Qatar emir warns Gulf is in one of its most dangerous phases amid Iran war
Qatar's emir has told the United Nations General Assembly that the Gulf is passing through what he described as one of its most dangerous phases. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said the regional crisis linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran could still be resolved through diplomacy. He also said Qatar was working to help address the conflict while defending its own territory and sovereignty.In remarks delivered on Tuesday, Sheikh Tamim said years of delayed diplomacy had contributed to the war on Iran. He said the crisis could be eased by reopening the Strait of Hormuz to maritime navigation,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 20:35 LONDON
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Trump approval falls to record low amid Iran war and cost-of-living backlash
United States President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32%, the lowest point of his political career, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey links the decline to growing dissatisfaction over the cost of living and the impact of the Iran war. It also shows weakening support among Republicans, a notable shift for a president who returned to the White House in January 2025 on promises to curb inflation and end foreign wars.The four-day poll closed on Sunday and found that 73% of Republicans approved of Trump's job performance, down from 82% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll a week... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 20:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran warns of fresh US strikes as Europe, Asia and the Middle East stay on edge
Iran has warned that the United States may resume strikes on the country, after its central military command said it had received information that Washington was preparing further action. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps added that it would hit new targets and use new weapons if the US attacks again, while France said it would summon Iran's ambassador after Tehran closed a French language centre linked to the embassy in Tehran. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the wider Middle East, the Houthis fired missiles toward Riyadh in a fresh escalation with Saudi Arabia, while powerful explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
JP Morgan says it cannot model oil-price endgame from US-Iran war
JP Morgan has said it is struggling to forecast how oil prices will move as the US-Iran war continues, telling investors that it "simply don't know how to model the endgame". The bank said it had initially assumed the conflict would be constrained by economic limits and that a deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane by June. Instead, it said the conflict has extended beyond those expectations, leaving its baseline view uncertain.In its note, the bank pointed to a set of thresholds it had expected would act as red lines for the Trump administration. Those included oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:33 LONDON
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South Korea rules out military role in Iran war as Seoul reviews limited navigation support
President Lee Jae Myung has said South Korea will not deploy military assets in any way that could draw the country into the war in Iran. He made the remarks at a news conference on Friday, saying there would be no deployment that would "involve or enter war." The comments come after pressure from Donald Trump for Seoul to provide support, and they clarify South Korea's position on a sensitive regional security issue. Lee said Seoul was still reviewing whether it could take a limited role in safeguarding navigation in the region.He said South Korea must do the minimum needed,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
US House votes again to end Iran war powers as 7 Republicans break ranks
The US House of Representatives has approved a war powers resolution aimed at halting continued military action in Iran without congressional approval. The vote, held late Tuesday in Washington, passed 220-204 and marked the third time the chamber has backed such a measure this summer. Seven Republicans joined all Democrats in support, making the result slightly broader than earlier attempts.The resolution would curb President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action without authorisation from Congress. Iowa Republican Zach Nunn said his vote reflected the view that, with the negotiating window closed, sustained combat operations now require congressional approval. He added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
