IIME Morning Brief — 2026-09-11

Advisers warn President Donald Trump that the Iran war could continue through the remainder of his term. Saudi forces launch airstrikes in Yemen.

U.S. advisers privately warned President Donald Trump that the Iran war could continue through the remainder of his term — The Wall Street Journal.

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned all 27 remaining active Iranian airlines — Treasury.

Iran used a barter-like arrangement to bypass oil-sale sanctions and buy billions of dollars’ worth of goods from China — Reuters.

An oil tanker was hit in Iraqi waters amid U.S.-Iran attacks on shipping — Reuters.

The tanker war between Iran and the United States expanded with strikes on Sirik, Iran — The New Arab.

Brent crude rose above $109 a barrel as Middle East tensions heightened supply concerns — Bloomberg.

Iran-backed Houthis captured a strategic Red Sea port in Yemen — Associated Press.

Saudi forces launched dozens of airstrikes in Yemen — The New York Times.

Pakistan warned Iran to rein in the Houthis as Saudi Arabia carried out retaliatory strikes — Reuters.

Israel intensified strikes in southern Lebanon, killing more than two dozen people — The Washington Post.

The Lebanese army intensified its deployment in Nabatieh while a reported mission excluded Hezbollah disarmament — David Daoud, FDD.

Hamas said an Israeli strike in Gaza City killed a senior member — The Times of Israel.

An Israeli minister unveiled plans for 1,000 new settlement units after trade sanctions were imposed — Middle East Monitor.

Eight Muslim-majority countries, including the UAE, praised the United Kingdom — The Times of Israel.

Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the UAE over what it called hostile actions — The New Arab.

At least 14 people were killed and more than 10 wounded in northwestern Syria — The New York Times.

Germany and the UAE are set to sign investment, AI and energy agreements worth several billion dollars — Reuters.

Spain’s foreign minister said the country must overhaul its relationship with Morocco following a surge of migrants into Ceuta — Bloomberg.

Russia marketed drone-like missiles in Egypt during the Su-57 fighter jet’s debut at an African air show — Reuters.