Iran War Updates: Battle for control of Red Sea, attacks on energy infrastructure temper news of rising oil flow

Updated on: October 6, 2026 / 2:13 AM EDT / CBS News

Iran War Updates: Battle for control of Red Sea, attacks on energy infrastructure temper news of rising oil flow

TL;DR

  • Battle for control of the Red Sea is ongoing.
  • Attacks on energy infrastructure are being reported.
  • News of rising oil flow is being overshadowed by these events.