Iranians walk past a sports equipment shop in southern Tehran on September 15, 2026. The US and Israel sparked the Middle East war in late February with strikes on Iran, whose economy had already been weakened by decades of international sanctions. The Islamic republic retaliated by choking off the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for energy transit, causing global energy prices to surge. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images) / Israel OUT / NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran / Strictly No Access BBC Persian / VOA Persian/Manoto TV / Iran International / Radio Farda -- Attention editors: AFP covers the war in the Middle East through its extensive regional network, including bureaus in Tehran, Jerusalem, and several neighboring countries. Since the start of the conflict, journalists have been working under increasingly restrictive conditions. Authorities in several countries have limited reporters' movements, photo and live video coverage from sensitive locations. Some governments and armed groups have banned images of missile or drone strikes and other security-related sites. /

ELCHE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Arda Guler of Real Madrid celebrates his team’s first goal which was an own goal scored by Matias Dituro of Elche CF during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Elche CF and Real Madrid at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on September 15, 2026 in Elche, Spain. (Photo by Francisco Macia/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) arrive for a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on September 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Thune talked about the Republicans' legislative priorities for the next three weeks, including the Protect College Sports Act, the Farm Bill and the CLARITY Act. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) arrive for a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on September 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Thune talked about the Republicans' legislative priorities for the next three weeks, including the Protect College Sports Act, the Farm Bill and the CLARITY Act. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) (C) talks with reporters with Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on September 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Thune talked about the Republicans' legislative priorities for the next three weeks, including the Protect College Sports Act, the Farm Bill and the CLARITY Act. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) talks with reporters following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on September 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Thune talked about the Republicans' legislative priorities for the next three weeks, including the Protect College Sports Act, the Farm Bill and the CLARITY Act. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) arrive for a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on September 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Thune talked about the Republicans' legislative priorities for the next three weeks, including the Protect College Sports Act, the Farm Bill and the CLARITY Act. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) (C) talks to reporters with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) (L) and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on September 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Thune talked about the Republicans' legislative priorities for the next three weeks, including the Protect College Sports Act, the Farm Bill and the CLARITY Act. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)