The US House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution by a 220-204 vote regarding the conflict in Iran amid mounting costs and economic pressures.

A Pentagon inspector general report reveals that heavy munitions expenditures during the military campaign against Iran caused severe U.S. inventory shortfalls.

Brent crude oil prices surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since July as escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran disrupted global energy markets.

New Pentagon figures show that 757 US service members have been wounded during military operations against Iran, highlighting the deepening human toll as the conflict approaches its sixth month.

UK consumer-price inflation rose to 2.9% in July after conflict in the Middle East sent gas and electricity prices sharply higher, threatening household budgets.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has urged the US to adopt the Islamabad MoU as regional tensions mount, amid an indefinite American naval blockade of Iran.

South Korea's Incheon International Airport claimed the top global spot for international passenger traffic in early 2026, driven by Middle East conflict disruptions.

Britain's GDP growth eased to 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, though a strong services sector and a surprise June boost kept the economy resilient.