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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—Elite military force overseeing Iran's regional proxy network and strategic programs
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Morning recap
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments from across the region: • Iran has announced seven conditions for starting any negotiations to the US government, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has said. • Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is set to visit Tehran on Sunday to meet with senior Iranian officials.

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Baghaei says attending UNGA meet Iran's right, not favour granted by US
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Baghaei says attending UNGA meet Iran's right, not favour granted by US

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that Iran's participation in the UN General Assembly is a legal right, not a favor from the US. Baghaei asserted that Iran would not abandon this platform despite US efforts to impede the delegation's attendance through visa delays and propaganda.

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Iran's security chief says seven conditions announced for talks to begin
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Iran's security chief says seven conditions announced for talks to begin

Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, announced that Tehran has conveyed seven conditions to the U.S. government via Qatar for initiating talks. These conditions reportedly include an end to hostilities on all fronts, the release of frozen assets, and the cessation of a naval blockade.

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Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital
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The Guardian Middle East
left15d ago

Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital

Yemen's Houthis claimed to have attacked "sensitive" sites in Saudi Arabia's capital with missiles and drones on Saturday, hours after thick smoke was seen rising near Riyadh airport and a fuel tank fire erupted. Saudi air defense forces reportedly destroyed a missile targeting Riyadh, and the coalition stated it was responding to Houthi attacks, marking the first government air raid alerts for the capital since July.

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Iran disputes US oil claim, approves new rule on Hormuz data cables
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Iran disputes US oil claim, approves new rule on Hormuz data cables

Iran has disputed a claim by US Central Command (Centcom) that it escorted tankers carrying more than a billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi called the claim a “failed psychological operation” meant to boost US troop morale and justify the war’s financial and human costs, Iran’s Fars news agency reported.

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Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh, Yanbu while Saudi coalition says attacks thwarted
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh, Yanbu while Saudi coalition says attacks thwarted

Yemen's Houthis claimed responsibility for missile and drone strikes on sensitive sites in Riyadh and Yanbu on Saturday, with a Houthi spokesman stating the attacks were in response to Saudi actions. The Saudi-led coalition reported that its air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and thwarted other attempts targeting Yanbu and other locations, accusing the Houthis of escalating attacks on civilians and infrastructure.

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Turkey says it will look into Saudi military needs as part of defence pact
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Turkey says it will look into Saudi military needs as part of defence pact

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Saturday that Turkey would examine Saudi Arabia's potential military needs stemming from Houthi attacks, within the framework of a trilateral defence pact with Pakistan. Fidan also conveyed proposals to end the fighting, emphasizing Saudi Arabia's unwillingness to be drawn into a US-Iran conflict.

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Iran says conditions to re-engage in talks, end war sent to US via Qatar
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Al Jazeera
center15d ago

Iran says conditions to re-engage in talks, end war sent to US via Qatar

Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, stated on Saturday that Tehran has conveyed conditions to Washington via Qatar for ending the conflict, awaiting a response from President Trump. These conditions include an end to hostilities on all fronts, the release of frozen funds, and the lifting of a naval blockade, with Iran prepared for continued war if its terms are not met.

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Iran says it conveyed conditions to re-engage in talks, end war with US
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Iran says it conveyed conditions to re-engage in talks, end war with US

Iran's Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei stated on Saturday that Iran has conveyed conditions to mediators, including ending all fronts of conflict and unfreezing funds, for re-engaging in talks with the US. Rezaei indicated that Iran awaits a response from President Trump and asserted readiness for war, while also stating Iran adheres to a fatwa prohibiting nuclear weapons.

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US military says Strait of Hormuz shipping volumes hit six-month high
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

US military says Strait of Hormuz shipping volumes hit six-month high

US Central Command announced that shipping volumes through the Strait of Hormuz have reached a six-month high over the past fortnight. Centcom commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that US forces have protected over 2,000 commercial vessels, facilitating the transit of more than one billion barrels of oil and clearing the strait's primary transit lanes of mines.

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Araghchi says Middle East needs dialogue, not foreign military presence
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Araghchi says Middle East needs dialogue, not foreign military presence

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated at Indonesia's Global Town Hall 2026 that sustainable security in the Middle East requires regional dialogue and cooperation, not foreign military presence. He emphasized that ignoring international law and the failure of institutions like the UN to hold aggressors accountable undermines global stability and credibility.

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Pakistan and Iran foreign ministers discuss regional stability and safe shipping
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

Pakistan and Iran foreign ministers discuss regional stability and safe shipping

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, spoke by phone to discuss recent regional developments, Islamabad confirmed in a statement. During the call, Dar emphasised the critical need for secure shipping routes and uninterrupted energy supplies, warning of the potential fallout for developing nations and global supply chains.

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Turkiye revokes operating licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat in Istanbul
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

Turkiye revokes operating licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat in Istanbul

Turkiye's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) revoked the operating license of Iran's Bank Mellat Istanbul branch on Saturday. The decision was made under a clause allowing license revocation if a bank's operation poses a risk to depositors or financial system stability, though specific operational issues were not cited.

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Iran says efforts under way to return to Islamabad agreement
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

Iran says efforts under way to return to Islamabad agreement

International diplomatic efforts are continuing to resolve outstanding issues and restore the Islamabad agreement, Iran’s interior ministry said on Saturday. Interior ministry spokesman Ali Zeynivand told a news briefing that Tehran is insisting that the other side fulfil its commitments under the deal, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

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Macron to convene G7 over energy crisis, says France working to reopen Hormuz
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

Macron to convene G7 over energy crisis, says France working to reopen Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron announced he would convene a G7 meeting to address the energy crisis and coordinate responses, including strategic reserve releases and export cooperation. Macron also stated France is working with the International Maritime Organization to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though he acknowledged a deal between Iran and the United States appeared unlikely in the short term.

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An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis
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Al Jazeera
center15d ago

An unaffordable car market highlights Iran’s cost-of-living crisis

An unaffordable car market in Iran highlights a severe cost-of-living crisis, with domestic car prices rising 40-80% and maintenance costs doubling or tripling since last year. Experts attribute this to protected state-linked businesses, economic isolation, and import curtailments, leaving households unable to afford low-quality vehicles relative to their salaries.

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Turkey revokes licence of Iran's Bank Mellat as US sanctions intensify
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

Turkey revokes licence of Iran's Bank Mellat as US sanctions intensify

Turkey has revoked the operating license of Iran's Bank Mellat's Istanbul branch, citing risks to depositors and financial stability. The move comes as the US intensifies sanctions pressure on Tehran, having designated the bank in 2018 for alleged financial support to Iran's Basij.

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Gulf-Eurasian energy crunch pushes Europe to the edge of an inflationary crisis
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

Gulf-Eurasian energy crunch pushes Europe to the edge of an inflationary crisis

Submitted by Ilya Roubanis on Fri, 09/18/2026 - 17:18 Europe will be counting on luck as much as policy to face a mounting energy crisis fuelled by wars in Iran and Russia-Ukraine This photograph taken from Port-de-Bouc, southern France shows oil tankers in Martigues, on 25 March 2026 (Elodie Clement/AFP) Off Europe’s oil and gas supply is now disrupted by conflicts in both the Gulf and Eurasia. On Friday, Saudi Arabia told European refineries to not expect any crude oil deliveries next month.

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'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran
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BBC US & Canada
center16d ago

'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to Trump's war with Iran

JP Morgan stated it cannot forecast oil price impacts from the US-Iran conflict, admitting "we simply don't know how to model the endgame" as economic red lines have been crossed without a clear exit strategy. The investment bank's admission reflects the market's uncertainty regarding President Trump's actions and potential further disruptions to global oil supply.

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Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war began
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

Iranians rally in biggest show of defiance against US since war began

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied in Tehran on Friday, showcasing a newly formed volunteer force pledging readiness to take up arms and displaying military hardware. This government-organized show of defiance, attributed to over 313,000 participants, is presented as a broader defense strategy amid ongoing US sanctions and regional tensions.

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