IIME Morning Brief · September 15, 2026

Iran used American-developed AI models to try to target US Navy ships in the Middle East, while Saudi Arabia discovers uranium ore and UAE looks to major deals with Germany.

Two commercial vessels were attacked on Sunday off Oman — Splash247.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering various forms of military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks — Bloomberg.

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and the head of US Central Command discussed developments after Houthi escalation — Reuters.

Iran used American-developed AI models to try to target US Navy ships in the Middle East — The Wall Street Journal.

Netanyahu’s Likud said it would petition Israel’s election panel to ban Arab-majority parties — The Times of Israel.

The IDF destroyed a Hezbollah underground command complex at Ali al Taher and withdrew from the ridge — David Daoud, FDD.

Lebanon’s divide over talks with Israel has reached religious leaders — Aawsat.

Detainees at Roumieh prison in Lebanon began a hunger strike after the suspension of a general amnesty — Ghadir Hamadi, L’Orient-Le Jour.

The UN Security Council unanimously voted to briefly extend the arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region — AP.

QatarEnergy is negotiating with several producers to secure multiyear US LNG contracts through 2031 — Reuters.

Saudi Arabia announced the discovery of 110 million tonnes of uranium-bearing ore with promising concentrations — Aleqt.

A new Jeddah shipping service gives Saudi importers and exporters direct access to major trade hubs in Asia and the Mediterranean — Gulf News.

Dubai will get a second Etihad Rail station — Alexander Christou, The National.

UAE energy deals could unlock more than €5 billion in Germany across gas, offshore wind and battery storage — Gulf News.