Country: IR | Published: 2026-09-17
Iran's standoff keeps widening, with the IRGC accused of cyberattacks on the UAE, Houthi activity around Bab al-Mandeb drawing Saudi and Yemeni government pushback, and regional ai
Iran's standoff keeps widening, with the IRGC accused of cyberattacks on the UAE, Houthi activity around Bab al-Mandeb drawing Saudi and Yemeni government pushback, and regional air travel disrupted by delays and cancellations. The US Treasury's campaign to rally global banks against Iran's payment channels continues alongside reports of talks between Washington and Tehran, leaving the mix of escalation and diplomacy unresolved. Commentary that Iran may hold out until US midterms underscores how open-ended the economic and military pressure has become.