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Trump still thinks Iranians will ‘rise up’ against the government. In Tehran I see a different story | Hossein Hamdieh
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The Guardian Middle East
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Trump still thinks Iranians will ‘rise up’ against the government. In Tehran I see a different story | Hossein Hamdieh

If anything, the ongoing war is uniting a divided country against the foreign invaders. Washington seems a long way from grasping this pointThe US president, Donald Trump, asked recently on one of his Truth Social rants: “When are the Iranian people going to rise up and fight?” So frenetic and all-over-the-place are Trump’s statements that one does not know which are actual policies and which are simply noise.

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China hits back at US threat of sanctions on Iranian airlines
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

China hits back at US threat of sanctions on Iranian airlines

China has condemned the “illegal” US sanctions against Iranian airlines, a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Washington could impose measures aimed at shutting down Iran’s airlines worldwide. Under the weight of US sanctions, “all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world” within days, Bessent told CNBC on Monday, as the Trump administration seeks to increase economic pressure on Tehran.

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Can Iran war deadlock be broken at the US ballot box?
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

Can Iran war deadlock be broken at the US ballot box?

Submitted by Shahir Shahidsaless on Mon, 09/21/2026 - 19:51 The stalemate may ultimately end not on the battlefield, but in Washington, as a result of the congressional election outcome A ballot box in Iowa is pictured on 2 June 2026 (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images/AFP) Off As it stands, neither side in the Iran war is preparing to retreat. Each is waiting for the other to blink.

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Recap: Pezeshkian heads to UN as tensions with US rise
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

Recap: Pezeshkian heads to UN as tensions with US rise

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is heading to the United Nations General Assembly as Tehran prepares to present its case over the war with the US and Israel. Diplomatic activity is also continuing, with France backing Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the US.

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Live: Rubio says US open to meeting Iranian officials at UN
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

Live: Rubio says US open to meeting Iranian officials at UN

Submitted by Qazi Zaid on Tue, 09/22/2026 - 09:28 Iran says trust in the UN has been eroded as regional governments step up diplomatic efforts Key Points France welcomes Pakistan’s mediation efforts between Iran and the US Pezeshkian says people cannot be forced into submission through military pressure Saudi Arabia issues an alert in Najran as Houthi attacks on the kingdom continue Full coverage War on Iran Iran Israel Palestine Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates US Recap: Pezeshkian heads to UN

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Tuesday briefing: Europe thinks Russia is preparing to test Nato’s limits
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The Guardian Europe
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Tuesday briefing: Europe thinks Russia is preparing to test Nato’s limits

European intelligence officials in Prague and Riga have warned that Russia may attempt to test NATO resolve with an attack on European soil within months, citing concerns about escalating hybrid warfare tactics. These warnings, shared by Czech, Latvian, and Swedish intelligence leaders, suggest a potential drone or missile strike on NATO territory, though the specific nature and certainty of the threat remain under assessment by analysts.

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G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes on Saudi Arabia
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Al Jazeera
center13d ago

G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes on Saudi Arabia

G7 foreign ministers condemned "unacceptable continued strikes" by Yemen's Houthis against Saudi Arabia and civilian shipping, demanding an immediate halt to military actions. The ministers also urged Iran to cease arming the group, stating Tehran's support constitutes a dangerous pattern of escalation that risks undermining international trade and global stability.

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UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters
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The Guardian Middle East
left13d ago

UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters

The UK will provide defensive air-to-air refuelling support to Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi fighters and protect energy infrastructure, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced. Burnham will also urge US President Trump to de-escalate regional conflicts, citing their impact on global economic stability and the UK's cost of living.

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UN General Assembly 2026: US-Israeli war on Iran to take centre stage
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

UN General Assembly 2026: US-Israeli war on Iran to take centre stage

Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 09/21/2026 - 18:36 Trump, Iran’s president and other leaders will address the assembly as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain stalled People walk past the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, on 21 September 2026 (David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters) Off World leaders will converge on New York City this week for a United Nations General Assembly overshadowed by the US and Israeli war on Iran. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the asse

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Trump approval rating hits career low of 32% amid Iran war, high costs
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Al Jazeera
center13d ago

Trump approval rating hits career low of 32% amid Iran war, high costs

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a career low of 32% as of Sunday, with only 17% approving his handling of the cost of living. Dissatisfaction among Republicans has grown since Trump launched the Iran war in February, which has driven up fuel prices and is now seen as the top issue determining November's midterm elections.

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Gulf states need 'good relations' with Iran as part of new security framework, Qatar's PM says
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

Gulf states need 'good relations' with Iran as part of new security framework, Qatar's PM says

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated on Sunday that Gulf states need good relations with Iran as part of a new regional security framework, calling the ongoing conflict a wake-up call. The comments come amid reports of potential US escalation and highlight the economic threat to Gulf states from disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iranian airlines to be cut off from global system as US Treasury announces secondary sanctions
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right13d ago

Iranian airlines to be cut off from global system as US Treasury announces secondary sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday that foreign companies providing services to Iranian airlines risk facing secondary sanctions starting September 23, potentially grounding all Iranian carriers globally. This action, part of Operation Economic Outcast, aims to increase economic pressure on Tehran by cutting off airports, fuel suppliers, and ticketing agencies from the dollar system if they continue to assist sanctioned airlines.

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Iran says it has new targets, weapons ready if US launches new attack, Fars news says - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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Iran says it has new targets, weapons ready if US launches new attack, Fars news says - report

IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi stated on Monday that Iran would deploy new weapons and target unspecified locations if the US launches a new offensive, according to Fars News Agency. Mohebbi claimed Israel and the US were already defeated, while US President Donald Trump indicated potential openness to meeting Iran's president and warned Tehran to "behave."

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US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be 'shut down' 23 September
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Middle East Eye
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US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be 'shut down' 23 September

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that Iranian airlines will struggle to operate globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions, as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on Tehran. On 23 September, "all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world," Bessent told CNBC in an interview as the war launched by the US and Israel nears the seven-month mark.

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US refuses visas for Iran UN delegation members
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

US refuses visas for Iran UN delegation members

The United States has refused to issue visas to members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation, including his communications team, for this week's trip to the UN General Assembly, Iranian state media reported Monday. Pezeshkian will be the highest-ranking Iranian official to enter the US since the war began, with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February.

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Gulf states need 'good relations' with Iran as part of new security framework, Qatar's PM says
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

Gulf states need 'good relations' with Iran as part of new security framework, Qatar's PM says

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has said the Middle East needs a new "regional security framework" that includes Iran, adding that the war against the Islamic Republic should be a "wake up call" for the region. "Iran is our neighbour," Al Thani told the Qatar Economic Forum in New York on Sunday.

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Recap: Iran says it is prepared for prolonged war
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

Recap: Iran says it is prepared for prolonged war

Iran has warned of a broader military response if the US launches fresh attacks, with the IRGC saying the war is not over and claiming to have downed another US drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, tensions remain high across Yemen, Lebanon, Gaza and Syria, as Qatar pushes for renewed US-Iran talks.

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Iran’s IRGC says war with US is ‘not over’, prepared for prolonged conflict
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Middle East Eye
center13d ago

Iran’s IRGC says war with US is ‘not over’, prepared for prolonged conflict

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson, Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, said the war with the United States was "not over", adding that Iran has "long been prepared for a prolonged war". Mohebbi said US forces had been forced to relocate troops and equipment from regional bases to more distant positions, but US intelligence centres remained within Iran’s reach and that the, Press TV reported.

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Pakistan's Naqvi arrives in Tehran amid looming fears of renewed US-Iran war
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Middle East Eye
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Pakistan's Naqvi arrives in Tehran amid looming fears of renewed US-Iran war

Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Monday, where he was received by his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni, Iran’s Tasnim news agency said. The visit would focus on bilateral ties and reviewing the agreements signed earlier by senior officials of the two countries, Tasnim reported.

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How oil, gas losses have shrunk Iran’s GDP by 10 percent during war
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Al Jazeera
center13d ago

How oil, gas losses have shrunk Iran’s GDP by 10 percent during war

Official data shows Iran's GDP shrank by 10.1 percent between March 21 and June 20, with the oil and gas sector contracting by 26.4 percent amid US-Israel pressure. This economic downturn coincides with a significant reduction in Iranian oil exports and high inflation, impacting trade and the national currency.

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