US-Iran War Live News Updates: Saudi coalition strikes key Houthi sites; fire at Aramco facility in Dhahran
US President Donald Trump has called Iran a ‘failed country’ and said the US will decide on Tehran soon. "Iran is a failed country.
by Anamni Gupta · The Indian Express · JoinIn an escalation of the Saudi-Houthi war, a limited fire broke out at an Aramco building after a strike in Saudi Arabia’s Dhahran. The attack came shortly after a Houthi warning to civilians asking them to evacuate Saudi oil sites, which they described as a “legitimate target”. The Saudi-led coalition also targeted Houthi key assets, including energy terminals and fuel reserves, across Yemen, aiming to “neutralise the Houthis’ capabilities”.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has called Iran a ‘failed country’ and said the US will decide on Tehran soon. “Iran is a failed country. They have no economy. They have 300 per cent inflation. They have no money. They’re not paying their troops. They’re not paying anybody. We’ll make a decision on Iran very soon,” Trump said. However, Trump did not specify what decision Washington was considering.
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Oil prices surged Wednesday as traders grew apprehensive about supply risks from fighting between Iran-allied Houthis and Saudi Arabia, against the prospect of increased diesel from Russia. The Brent crude futures gained 89 cents, or 0.8 per cent, as of 00:30 GMT to reach $106.58 a barrel while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude went up 80 cents, or 0.9 per cent, to trade at $94.94.
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Oct 14, 2026 10:01 AM IST
Iran is a 'failed country': Trump says US will make decision on Tehran soon
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has called Iran a ‘failed country’ and said the US will decide on Tehran soon. “Iran is a failed country. They have no economy. They have 300 per cent inflation. They have no money. They’re not paying their troops. They’re not paying anybody. We’ll make a decision on Iran very soon,” Trump said. However, Trump did not specify what decision Washington was considering.
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Oct 14, 2026 09:55 AM IST
Russian strikes kill one, hit energy facilities in Kyiv
Russian air strikes killed one and injured one in Kyiv on Wednesday morning. They have also hit energy facilities in the Ukrainian capital, news agency Reuters reported.
Earlier, Russia had attacked the energy infrastructure in Ukraine.
Kyiv witnessed multiple explosions as air defences repelled overnight attacks.
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