US Offers $15 Million Bounty on IRGC Financial Network Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains below the 10-day average, while oil prices have experienced a decline for the third consecutive day. US President is scheduled to meet Gulf leaders in New York next week, and an Iranian delegation has been granted permission to attend the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Iran has summoned the German ambassador over official statements, and Trump stated that the US is 'hopefully' nearing the end of the Iran war.

Key developments include discussions on why the US needs to rapidly rebuild its interceptor arsenal, and reports that officials behind the brutal crackdown on protests in Iran are consolidating power. Footage has also emerged purporting to show Houthis fighting Saudi-backed forces.

Massad Boulos stated that the region's security is a red line for the US. Additionally, Trump criticized AI critics during a phone call to Nvidia CEO mid-panel, while the RAK tourism chief revealed new brands set to open in the emirate. Other events include the moment a US airman was pulled from Iran in a daring rescue, guardians of energy markets gathering in Bangkok, and remarks from Blair emphasizing that the US and Gulf states are more resilient than Iran thinks.

Updated: September 18, 2026, 4:26 AM