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US CENTCOM: Brad Cooper pushes for renewed US strikes on Iran with Israel

RUSSIA: Says it disabled Ukrainian port infrastructure used to store military cargo - TASS

IRGC NAVY: Two oil tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz after striking mine - IRNA

IRAN: IRGC aide warns any country aiding US in new act of aggression will be a legitimate target - Press TV

GS: Oil's real bull is diesel, not Hormuz

GS: Oil fell on Iran talks, but Hormuz is still broken

IRAN: IRGC Navy says two oil tankers caught fire after striking mines in Strait of Hormuz

GOLDSQUAWK LONDON SESSION PREP: Oil prices react to renewed US–Iran conflict risks, with supply concerns still dominant as Iran exports reportedly near zero.

IRAN: 2 tankers hit mines and caught fire in Strait of Hormuz - Fars

GS: Oil jumps after Democrats sweep Congress

IRAN: Oil exports near zero but FGE says peace deal not likely

MIDDLE EAST: Israeli artillery shells the outskirts of Baraachit in southern Lebanon - Press TV

HPCL: Booking tankers for Hormuz still complicated

OIL: Prices rise as investors weigh renewed US-Iran conflict risks after midterm elections

RUSSIA: Russian forces hit Ukraine energy facilities and ships used by Ukrainian forces overnight - TASS

IRAN: Trump says he will decide soon on resuming major strikes, sanctions or a diplomatic deal

CHINA: State-run refiners expected to cut diesel exports on tight inventories, Energy Aspects says

OIL: Middle East crude premiums fall to pre-war levels as exports rise

OIL: Brent rises 4.0% to $98.38, WTI gains 2.9% to $90.65 after Democrats sweep Congress

IRAN: Trump warns US may have to destroy rest of Iran

GOLDSQUAWK ASIA SESSION PREP: Middle East shipping risk fades in sentiment but remains the key driver; US Iran and export headlines add risk premium

OIL: Trump administration approves $1 billion offshore crude oil export project off Louisiana

TRUMP: VERY CLOSE TO SETTLING RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR - Bloomberg

TRUMP ON IRAN: Need to decide whether to go further or certify it - Bloomberg

TRUMP ON IRAN: Would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe I'll have to

TRUMP: Calls US law effectively banning fuel supplies from Russia to US bad, says he will consider it - TASS

TRUMP ON IRAN WAR: 'I think it's working out very well'

IRAN: IRGC says fifth and sixth US MQM-170 drones downed over Qeshm Island - IRNA

OIL: WTI settles at $90.52, up 2.72%, as buyers defend key support

NYMEX NATURAL GAS FUTURES SETTLE NEAR $2.944/MMBTU, DOWN $0.016 (-0.54%)

ICE BRENT CRUDE FUTURES SETTLE NEAR $98.30/BBL, UP $3.64 (+3.85%)

NYMEX WTI CRUDE FUTURES SETTLE NEAR $90.55/BBL, UP $2.32 (+2.63%)

IRAN: Sent US a nuclear proposal via Qatar, to be discussed only after Washington meets seven demands - Bloomberg

IRAN: IRGC Aerospace Force adviser says any force aiding US attack could become a legitimate target - Press TV

IRAN: Five oil tankers and a tugboat catch fire in several incidents in Strait of Hormuz

US REFINERIES: Gasoline yield averages below 45% in first eight months of 2026, EIA data shows

YEMEN: Forces say drone attack targeted King Fahd Airport in Dammam - Fars

YEMEN: Saudi enemy aircraft carry out 61 airstrikes on Sana’a and several other governorates - Press TV

IRAN: Army says another oil tanker caught fire after striking a naval mine in eastern Strait of Hormuz - Press TV

IRAN: Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until seven conditions are met - Bloomberg