The UK government banned goods from West Bank settlements, while Iran and the US exchanged strikes and Houthis attacked Saudi oil facilities.

The entities involved

• West Bank →

  Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel

  • Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • A US Air Force base in Fairford, located near the Oxfordshire border, is being utilized due to actions in the Middle East.Mon 17:54
  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • Ishaq Dar attended an R-4 meeting in Cairo today, contributing to ongoing diplomatic efforts.Mon 17:12

Related events

• Trump's administration monitors potential trade bans on West Bank settlements while the UK plans a comprehensive response.Sep 2
• Strikes on Saudi Arabian facilities have occurred, leading to concerns about the global oil supply and market stability.Fri 16:18
• Attacks by Houthis, backed by Iran, disrupt Red Sea shipping, prompting UK military support for Saudi Arabia.Sep 22
• Houthis targeted Saudi facilities and commercial shipping amid regional developments involving Iraq.Aug 1
• Houthis continue attacking Saudi energy infrastructure and shipping routes, prompting diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan.Sep 17