Sep 11, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC

United States military forces executed a new wave of strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following the removal of naval mines from the shipping corridor. The offensive follows an earlier clash where American forces hit three Iranian oil tankers in response to ballistic missile fire directed at two US warships.

US President Donald Trump issued severe warnings, indicating that continued disruptions to commercial shipping could lead to targeted attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure and civil installations. Military analysts observe that the conflict has shifted toward fifth-generation warfare, marked by direct engagement with commercial maritime fleets and strategic infrastructure to induce civilian and economic pressure.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV

United States President Donald Trump announced that no diplomatic talks with Iran are currently scheduled, issuing a warning of military action should Iranian or Omani forces interfere with American operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement follows a recent attack on a vessel in the crucial maritime corridor. Trump reiterated that Tehran must never obtain nuclear weapons, while Iranian authorities warned their military forces would assume an offensive stance if diplomatic options are exhausted.

Meanwhile, diplomatic progress regarding the Gaza conflict remains stalled. Although Hamas stated its acceptance of the second phase of a United States-backed peace framework, Israeli officials rejected immediate troop withdrawals, maintaining that any military pullout is contingent on the complete disarmament of Hamas.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)

Emergency services in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region reported that five people were killed and 16 others injured following a wave of Russian bombardments over a 24-hour period. Russian forces carried out nearly 60 strikes across five districts in the region.

The heaviest casualties occurred in the Kamianske district, where three residents lost their lives and five were wounded. In the Pavlohrad district, bombardments left two people dead and seven injured. Emergency responders were also deployed to the Nikopol district to contain fires and clear rubble. Rescue operations remain ongoing across the impacted zones as local authorities evaluate structural damage and civilian losses.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated following a major U.S. military operation to escort millions of barrels of crude oil through the strategic corridor. Supported by air, naval, and space assets, the nighttime transit was the largest since hostilities began six months ago. During the operation, U.S. forces attacked Iran's Larak Island, prompting Iranian troops to respond by deploying rocket-launched naval mines.

Tehran maintained that the waterway "will not be opened" until Washington fulfills its demands. These requirements include lifting port blockades, suspending crude oil sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets, and ending all military threats and operations. Before the war, roughly 20 million barrels of oil traversed the strait daily.

Sources: Expresso, Expresso das Ilhas, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

Portugal will increase its temporary holding center capacity for irregular migrants to 171 places by September following expansions at its Porto facility, missing the government's original target of 300 spaces. This expansion occurs alongside International Organization for Migration figures showing a 78 percent reduction in West African Atlantic route arrivals from January to April 2026 compared to the previous year, attributed to strengthened border controls between Senegal and Mauritania.

In domestic affairs, Portuguese law enforcement recorded more than 14,000 domestic violence complaints, representing an average of 82 reported cases daily. Additionally, a group of eight Afghan women observed their first anniversary in Portugal after fleeing Taliban employment and education restrictions to seek asylum.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Expresso das Ilhas, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)