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KEY ACTORS
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—Elite military force overseeing Iran's regional proxy network and strategic programs
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei—Highest political and religious authority in Iran
Axis of Resistance—Iran-backed network of allied groups including Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias
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Nuclear program negotiationsStrait of HormuzProxy conflicts (Iraq, Syria, Yemen)Domestic unrest
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EU’s Costa calls for dialogue and renewed nuclear cooperation after talks with Iran’s Pezeshkian
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Middle East Eye
center10d ago

EU’s Costa calls for dialogue and renewed nuclear cooperation after talks with Iran’s Pezeshkian

European Council President Antonio Costa has urged Iran to restore cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency following talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN General Assembly. Writing on X, Costa described their meeting on the assembly’s sidelines as a “frank and substantial discussion”.

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Bessent wonders how Iran's delegation will return home, as US tightens sanctions targeting Tehran's airlines
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Middle East Eye
center10d ago

Bessent wonders how Iran's delegation will return home, as US tightens sanctions targeting Tehran's airlines

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent questioned how Iran's delegation to the UN General Assembly in New York would return home amid Washington's sanctions targeting Tehran's airline operations. "In terms of Operation Economic Outcast, we are squeezing the Iranians like they've never seen today," he said, adding that the campaign was affecting Iran's international air links.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center11d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Pakistan's prime minister said the country is ready to make progress in efforts to de-escalate US-Iran tensions. "We have not lost hope; we [are] absolutely determined that we will further make efforts and make progress to de-escalate the situation," Shehbaz Sharif said.

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Pakistan has 'not lost hope' in US-Iran de-escalation efforts, prime minister says
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Middle East Eye
center11d ago

Pakistan has 'not lost hope' in US-Iran de-escalation efforts, prime minister says

Pakistan's prime minister stated in New York on September 24, 2026, that Islamabad remains committed to mediating de-escalation efforts between the United States and Iran. He expressed that despite unpredictable events following a memorandum of understanding, Pakistan has not lost hope and is determined to make progress in reducing tensions.

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Watch: Pezeshkian says Iran would not ‘bend the knee’ to US threats in UN speech
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Middle East Eye
center11d ago

Watch: Pezeshkian says Iran would not ‘bend the knee’ to US threats in UN speech

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that Iran will not yield to US threats, directly addressing President Donald Trump. Pezeshkian asserted that Iranian resistance would increase under pressure and accused the US and Israel of hypocrisy regarding nuclear programs.

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EU's Costa urges Iran to restore navigation in Hormuz Strait, resume cooperation with IAEA
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Middle East Eye
center11d ago

EU's Costa urges Iran to restore navigation in Hormuz Strait, resume cooperation with IAEA

European Council President Antonio Costa urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and resume cooperation with the IAEA. Costa emphasized dialogue as the sole path to regional peace and called for an end to Iran's strikes against its neighbors, with the EU ready to support diplomatic efforts.

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UN General Assembly 2026: Arab and Muslim leaders denounce militarism engulfing region
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Middle East Eye
center11d ago

UN General Assembly 2026: Arab and Muslim leaders denounce militarism engulfing region

On Wednesday at the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded to US President Donald Trump's threats by stating Iran only defended itself and was attacked by America and Israel. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa also addressed the assembly, denouncing Israeli aggression and occupation of the Golan Heights, which he declared would remain Syrian territory.

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IRGC benefiting from false hopes of renewed negotiations, expert tells ‘Post’
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right11d ago

IRGC benefiting from false hopes of renewed negotiations, expert tells ‘Post’

An expert claims that indirect talks between Iranian officials and U.S. envoys are a "half-truth" used by the IRGC to gain time while continuing attacks, such as a cargo vessel strike reported by UKMTO. The IRGC spokesperson confirmed negotiations are a strategy of war, not a genuine desire for peace, highlighting a disconnect between diplomatic statements and Tehran's actions.

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'We will never bow our head': Iran's president strikes defiant tone in UN speech
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Middle East Eye
center11d ago

'We will never bow our head': Iran's president strikes defiant tone in UN speech

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that Iran will not yield to US threats but is open to diplomacy, directly addressing President Trump's prior threat to "annihilate" the Islamic Republic. Pezeshkian also reaffirmed Iran's denial of sponsoring terrorism and its right to a peaceful nuclear program, while accusing the US and Israel of hypocrisy and war crimes for recent strikes.

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Hope for progress after US, Iran hold first shuttle talks in months
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right11d ago

Hope for progress after US, Iran hold first shuttle talks in months

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held shuttle talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi through mediators in New York, marking the first such contacts since an interim ceasefire agreement collapsed in July. The diplomatic opening, which saw Iran convey conditions including an end to the war and a halt to US aggression, helped keep oil prices near two-week lows amid ongoing disruptions to global energy markets.

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Iran outlines conditions for ending war with US through Qatar, including end to sanctions
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right11d ago

Iran outlines conditions for ending war with US through Qatar, including end to sanctions

Iran conveyed its conditions for ending hostilities with the United States through Qatari mediators, including an end to sanctions and the release of frozen assets, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei. This comes as US President Donald Trump denounced Iran as the "number one sponsor of terror" during his UN General Assembly address, threatening annihilation if a deal is not made.

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US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat
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BBC Middle East
center11d ago

US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat

Top Iranian and US officials held talks at the UN in New York, mediated by Qatar, marking the first such discussions since a June ceasefire unravelled. The meetings occurred on a day US President Trump threatened to "annihilate" Iran if the conflict remained unresolved, while Iran reiterated demands for an end to US "acts of aggression."

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Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace
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Al Jazeera
center12d ago

Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace

Investors shrug off AI safety concerns and Iran war, sending market to a new peak.

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Iran’s accuses Europe of enabling Israeli war crimes in region
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Middle East Eye
center11d ago

Iran’s accuses Europe of enabling Israeli war crimes in region

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused European countries of enabling Israeli war crimes in the Middle East during meetings with German and EU officials on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Araghchi warned of severe long-term consequences if European nations continue to facilitate and support Israeli-U.S. actions in Gaza and Iran, calling for an end to Israeli impunity.

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Watch: What messages did the US and Iran send about the war?
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BBC US & Canada
center11d ago

Watch: What messages did the US and Iran send about the war?

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, stating Iran would not yield after nearly seven months of conflict but remained open to diplomacy. This marked the first visit to New York by a president of a nation engaged in conflict with the United States to address the assembly.

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UN General Assembly 2026: Arab and Muslim leaders denounce militarism engulfing region
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Middle East Eye
center11d ago

UN General Assembly 2026: Arab and Muslim leaders denounce militarism engulfing region

Arab and Muslim leaders once again focused heavily on the US-Israel war on Iran and the genocide in Gaza on the second day of the United Nations General Assembly. On Wednesday, it was Iran's turn to respond to US President Donald Trump's Tuesday speech, in which he set the tone by threatening to "annihilate Iran" while, in the same breath, mentioning that he would like to make a deal to end the war.

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'We will never bow our head': Iran's president strikes defiant tone in UN speech
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Middle East Eye
center11d ago

'We will never bow our head': Iran's president strikes defiant tone in UN speech

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, stating Iran would not yield to US threats and was open to diplomacy, directly responding to President Trump's earlier remarks. Pezeshkian began his speech by displaying photos of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and children killed in US airstrikes, emphasizing Iranian resistance amid ongoing conflict and sanctions.

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Iran's Araghchi says he warned EU chief of the consequences of backing US-Israeli military action
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Middle East Eye
center11d ago

Iran's Araghchi says he warned EU chief of the consequences of backing US-Israeli military action

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Wednesday that he warned EU policy chief Kaja Kallas and other EU officials about the severe long-term consequences of supporting Israeli-US military actions in Gaza and Iran. Araghchi also criticized NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, suggesting his stance on US operations in Iran was appeasement.

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Microsoft plans over $10bn Gulf investment, including in cloud and AI
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Middle East Eye
center11d ago

Microsoft plans over $10bn Gulf investment, including in cloud and AI

Microsoft is planning to invest over $10bn across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait between now and 2030, including in cloud and AI infrastructure, a senior executive told Reuters on Wednesday. The US tech giant's investment reflects both its "ongoing build-out of infrastructure and also the expansion of operations in the region" to make digital resilience a key part of its strategy as the Iran war continues, its vice chair and president, Brad Smith, told Reuters.

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Iran’s president hits out at ‘bully’ Trump in UN speech but signals willingness to talk
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The Guardian Middle East
left11d ago

Iran’s president hits out at ‘bully’ Trump in UN speech but signals willingness to talk

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking at the UN General Assembly, described the US as the Middle East's true bully while signaling Iran's readiness for dialogue and diplomacy without force. This occurred amidst renewed talks between Iranian and US negotiators, with both sides deeming a meeting on the sidelines constructive, though the US delegation walked out during Pezeshkian's speech.

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