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According to Iranian media Fars News, the largest oil supply gap in history has emerged due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and US fuel prices are hitting new highs. US polls also indicate that the Republican Party may suffer defeat in the midterm elections. Against this backdrop, Trump's move to launch an oil project with Venezuela is intended to control market sentiment in the energy sector. He claims that the historic agreement with Venezuela will more than double US oil reserves and bring long-term and significant reductions in fuel prices for all Americans. However, the US-Venezuela oil contract will only generate 63 billion barrels of heavy crude oil over 100 years; this figure, converted to daily production, is less than half of Iran's current daily production and only 8% of crude oil exports under normal conditions of the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center: Karina is expected to become a hurricane later tonight.

Market news: It is reported that the Ukrainian army launched an attack on a large oil refinery and air force base in Russia.

U.S. National Hurricane Center: Lowell has strengthened slightly.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the United States will acquire a 35% stake in Venezuelan tycoon Betancott's oil project.

NASA: NASA and SpaceX have adjusted the launch date for Crew-13.

A spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that the fourth flight carrying 11 tons of relief supplies has arrived in Nepal and the supplies have been handed over.

According to Icelandic Broadcasting Corporation: Partial results of Iceland's referendum on restarting EU accession negotiations show that the "yes" vote is leading by a narrow margin.

Finnish President Stubb: Whether you like it or not, Trump is one of the most influential presidents in American history. He will take action and be able to get things done.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney: The Canadian economy recorded its strongest growth in three years in the second quarter. Exports rose and business investment also increased. Our plans to strengthen the domestic economy and diversify our international trading partnerships are working.

Iraqi Prime Minister's Security Advisor Qassem Araj: Iraq seeks to become a "bridge" between Iran and the United States.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, citing Israeli media "Kan," Saudi Arabia attempted to persuade the United States to take military action against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, but Washington rejected Riyadh's request.

According to Iran's Press TV, security sources stated that claims about large quantities of oil being transported via the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz are inconsistent with the facts. The claim that the US is transporting oil through the southern Strait of Hormuz is a strategy to lower energy prices.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: We are in no hurry to open the Strait of Hormuz if the United States does not fulfill its commitments.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: We have made it clear what steps the United States should take to rejoin the memorandum of understanding.

Market news: NBC News team was attacked and beaten with sticks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon stated that Hezbollah refuses to engage in dialogue with any party because it is subservient to Iran. Hezbollah could begin talks with the Lebanese government when it is prepared to surrender its weapons.

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Army Commander Qormi stated that the Iranian people are not afraid of any powerful force. During the 12-day war, the United States requested a ceasefire and came to the negotiating table, but subsequently overturned the agreement.

US sources told Al Jazeera that the memorandum of understanding with Erbil will expire on September 30 and will not be extended. Iranian Kurdish sources revealed that the decision not to extend the memorandum of understanding between Erbil and Washington does not signify the end of cooperation between the two sides.

Independent Senator Bernie Sanders: An Uber driver told a colleague that his monthly health insurance premiums increased by 400% after Trump cut healthcare. His out-of-pocket expenses for each medication jumped from $1 to as much as $90. This isn't just happening to this Uber driver; it's happening all over the United States. We need universal healthcare.