U.S. military on high alert as Iran, allies target energy supply

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

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Tom Hanson reports from the USS George Washington, deployed in the Middle East.

All 50,000 U.S. personnel in the region are prepped for battle at any moment.

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  • All 50,000 U.S. personnel in the region are prepped for battle at any moment.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:16:00 UTC.

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  1. Trump calls on Zelensky to stop attacking Russian energy targets

  2. Trump visits Ireland amid skyrocketing energy prices

  3. U.S. military on high alert as Iran, allies target energy supply

  4. US hosts G20 energy talks in Texas as Iran war disrupts global fuel markets

  5. Russia targeting EU, UK officials? Ukraine’s big claim after drone strike

  6. Electric mobility brings Africa’s energy transition into the wild

  7. Oil prices jump over 2% as fresh Saudi, Strait of Hormuz strikes fuel supply fears

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