Saudi Arabia shoots down drones aimed at oil sites and Riyadh
Why it matters: The attack raises pressure on Baghdad after Riyadh said Iraq-based Iran-backed groups launched the drones.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
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Pentagon records 624 U.S. troops wounded since war with Iran
New: Pentagon now separates 207 injuries since July 7, amid a dispute over changes to fatality and wound data.
Earlier: Pentagon cuts Iran war death toll to 14, fueling backlashSeries: Pentagon · Iran War Casualty Count Dispute · 2 chapters since Jul 25Trump points to Iran deal opening as 3-day pause in strikes holds
What's new: Oil fell more than 9% on hopes of de-escalation, even as Iran denied any direct talks with Washington.
Trump presses Iran talks as 3-day lull follows 13 nights of strikes
What's new: Tehran denied direct negotiations, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones tied to Iran-linked groups in Iraq.
Pentagon cuts Iran war death toll to 14, dropping 4 recent troops
What's new: the public database also reduced wounded troops to 420 from 482, fueling questions over how post-ceasefire casualties are counted.
Trump attends Dover transfer for 4 troops killed in Iran war
Why it matters: The deaths push confirmed U.S. military fatalities in the war to 18 as lawmakers press for funding and a clearer endgame.
BBC News (US & Canada), The Straits Times +5
US puts Iran war cost at $37.5 billion as strikes hit day 10
Why it matters: The Pentagon warned it may cut training and other operations without a fast funding boost from Congress.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +3
Army identifies Sgt. Michael Swinton, 30, killed at Iraq base
What's new: Swinton died during a controlled blast of a downed Iranian drone at Erbil Air Base, and another service member was injured.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
US hits Iran for 9th night as 3rd service member dies in conflict
Why it matters: Oil topped $90 a barrel as fighting around the Strait of Hormuz further disrupted shipping and widened regional risks.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour +2
US death toll in Iran conflict hits 17 after Iraq drone blast
What's new: Centcom reported another service member killed in Iraq and said remains found after the Jordan base strike are still being identified.
Third US troop dies as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf
What's new: The latest death in Iraq brought the US toll to 17 since Feb. 28, while Kuwait and Bahrain reported fresh Iranian attacks.
Trump hosts Iraq PM as Sept. 30 militia disarm deadline nears
What's new: Baghdad tied the future of Iran-backed armed groups to a Sept. 30 deadline as Washington weighs its support.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +2
Iraq presses OPEC for higher quota as export routes remain strained
Why it matters: Iraq says oil exports have been hit by its reliance on Gulf shipping, even as it pushes to raise flows through Turkey.
France beat Iraq 3-0 after 2-hour storm delay, reach last 32
What's new: Kylian Mbappe scored twice on his 100th cap in Philadelphia as France secured six points from two group matches.
Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to reach first knockout round since 1998
What's next: Norway face France with first place in Group I at stake, while Senegal need a big result against Iraq to stay alive.
Oil falls as tankers return to Hormuz after US-Iran peace deal
Why it matters: Analysts expect more than 85 million stranded barrels to re-enter global markets as sanctions on Iranian oil ease.
Bloomberg, CNBC +1
US visa curbs snarl travel for 2026 World Cup fans and officials
What's new: An Iraqi staff member and Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan were blocked or delayed as ticketed fans also struggled to get in.
The New York Times, NPR