IIME Daily Brief — 2026-10-14

Iran aiming to raise oil prices in advance of U.S. elections, while Houthis target administrative Aramco building in Saudi Arabia. European Union expands cooperation with eastern Libya.

An administrative Aramco building in Saudi Arabia is targeted, with reports of a limited fire — Reuters.

Civilians told to evacuate Sana’a ahead of a Saudi-led operation — Sky News.

Iran has struck at least 24 vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz over the past two weeks — Financial Times.

Iran steps up attacks on Gulf shipping to keep oil prices high before U.S. midterms, Iranian officials say — Reuters.

The head of MI5 says Iran is targeting military bases in the United Kingdom and that the recent air base plot was not unique — The Times of Israel.

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon as President Joseph Aoun says a framework agreement limits their expansion — L'Orient-Le Jour.

Lebanon will investigate suspected Hezbollah members — AP.

NATO hosts its first Middle East arms-control summit under a new action plan — The Brussels Times.

Moroccan naval vessels enter Spanish waters off Ceuta without permission, Spain’s prime minister says — Reuters.

The European Union expands cooperation with eastern Libya to combat migration — Reuters.

Egypt targets adding more than 20 gigawatts of renewable-energy capacity by 2030 — Solarabic.

Oman aims to launch a new international financial center by 2027 — The National.

Dubai announces plans for a new underground transport network — The National.

The IMF raises its forecast for Israel’s 2026 growth to 4.5% but lowers its outlook for 2027 — Calcalist.