Iraq Orders Closure of Shalamcheh Border Crossing Amid Escalating Regional Tensions Involving Iran

In the latest developments surrounding the Iran conflict, Iraq has ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has closed its East-West oil pipeline following recent attacks, and Yemenis are fleeing the port city of Mokha after a Houthi advance. The UN reports that 46,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since fighting resumed.

Diplomatic efforts are also affected, as Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome have been delayed until October. Iran has expressed jubilation over the Houthis' 'great victory' in Yemen. Concurrently, Trump and Hegseth denounced Iran at a 9/11 memorial, with Trump stating he has 'no regrets' over Iran action and predicting that the Iran war will end after midterms. Trump has also called for an end to Iran's nuclear programme.

Other incidents include an Israeli strike hitting a residential area in Gaza, an Iranian attack leaving a hole in a tanker off the Iraq coast, and US claims that it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. Meanwhile, Iranians are seen queuing for fuel at petrol stations in Tehran.