Iran issues a 'serious warning' to US forces after Trump blames the 'evil' regime for soaring oil prices

Tehran claims seven tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, while Donald Trump insists more oil now flows there than before the war. Brent crude jumped 4% to $113.17, a five-month high, and the Nasdaq suffered its worst day since June. US and Israeli officials have reportedly planned a 'short but intensive' strike after the 3 November midterms. Trump says something will happen 'fairly soon'.

The US has ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify.

Saudi Aramco ordered the evacuation of its Dhahran headquarters as fighting escalated.

The US blockade has cost Iran at least $25 billion in oil revenue, according to US Central Command.