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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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US approves visas for Iranian officials to attend United Nations General Assembly
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

US approves visas for Iranian officials to attend United Nations General Assembly

The US State Department approved visas for a limited number of Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi, to attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York. These visas will restrict the delegation's movements in Manhattan, a move that follows previous US sanctions and visa restrictions on Iranian officials.

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The cost of Iran’s regional leverage
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

The cost of Iran’s regional leverage

On September 8, the Houthis launched drone and ballistic missile attacks against multiple Saudi cities and strategic sites, coinciding with renewed fighting around the Bab al-Mandeb strait. These escalations strain Iran's rapprochement with Gulf states by demonstrating its regional network's capacity to threaten their security, complicating diplomatic coexistence.

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US voter opposition to war on Iran grows to new highs: Poll
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

US voter opposition to war on Iran grows to new highs: Poll

Poll reveals 71 percent in US believe Trump's team lacks a clear strategy for resolving the conflict.

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As Houthis grab Bab al-Mandeb, US appears willing to watch from sidelines
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Al Jazeera
center16d ago

As Houthis grab Bab al-Mandeb, US appears willing to watch from sidelines

Houthi forces seized thousands of square kilometers of territory in Yemen, tightening their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and assuring US officials in Muscat that their shipping restrictions would only apply to Saudi-linked vessels. Despite concerns over Houthi assurances and potential disruption to global shipping, the US appears reluctant to intervene militarily due to stretched resources and domestic opposition to further conflict.

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‘My children did not attack Iran’: 2bn South Asians suffer from distant war
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Al Jazeera
center17d ago

‘My children did not attack Iran’: 2bn South Asians suffer from distant war

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered a cost of living crisis across South Asia, impacting nearly two billion people in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. These nations, heavily reliant on imported energy from the Gulf, are experiencing surging fuel and electricity prices, disproportionately affecting the poor and vulnerable.

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Iran reconstructing nuclear test-linked Taleghan 2 site after IDF strikes, satellite imagery shows
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right17d ago

Iran reconstructing nuclear test-linked Taleghan 2 site after IDF strikes, satellite imagery shows

Satellite imagery from Vantor Technologies indicates Iran is rapidly reconstructing the Taleghan 2 nuclear test-linked site in the Parchin complex, approximately 30 kilometers southeast of Tehran, following Israeli strikes in October 2024 and March 2026. The Institute for Science and International Security assessed that Iran has erected a tarp to conceal reconstruction activity, which began in June, and has reinforced the facility with concrete caps and a new apron, raising concerns about Iran's commitment to nuclear weapons development.

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Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right17d ago

Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report

Gunfire erupted in Zahedan, Iran, on Friday morning, wounding at least six people, including two female pedestrians, according to Iran International. The shooting, which targeted individuals in a car, prompted a significant security response, including city checkpoints and the deployment of numerous security forces.

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US redirects 105 vessels under Iran blockade
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

US redirects 105 vessels under Iran blockade

On September 18, 2026, US Central Command stated that the USS Boxer conducted flight operations in the Arabian Sea to enforce a naval blockade against Iran. Since the blockade's enforcement, CENTCOM forces have redirected 105 commercial vessels to ensure compliance.

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Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports
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Middle East Eye
center17d ago

Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports

A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Friday. The fire has since been extinguished, and all crew members were reported safe.

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‘I spend a bagful of money and don’t fill a bag’: the energy crisis hits Bangladesh
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The Guardian Asia
left17d ago

‘I spend a bagful of money and don’t fill a bag’: the energy crisis hits Bangladesh

An energy crisis is paralyzing Dhaka, Bangladesh, forcing residents like Halder to cook at 1 am due to insufficient piped gas and endure widespread power outages. This situation, exacerbated by disruptions to imported energy following the US war on Iran and Strait of Hormuz closures, has led to rationing and increased food insecurity for millions.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center17d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that he would not deploy any military assets to the Middle East that could potentially draw Seoul into conflict amid the war on Iran. However, Lee indicated that the government is considering whether to expand its role safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as global energy supplies face severe disruption.

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South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure
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The Guardian Asia
left17d ago

South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated on Friday that Seoul will not deploy military assets to the Middle East in a manner that could draw the country into conflict, specifically resisting calls from Donald Trump regarding support for a war in Iran. While ruling out direct military involvement, Lee indicated that South Korea is reviewing a greater role in safeguarding regional navigation and protecting its commercial shipping and crude oil shipments.

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South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment
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Al Jazeera
center17d ago

South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated on Friday that US President Donald Trump desires dialogue with North Korea and confirmed Seoul will not deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz. While the resumption of US-North Korea talks remains uncertain, South Korea is continuing preliminary coordination efforts to facilitate such dialogue.

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South Korea's Lee says army will not be deployed to get involved in Middle East conflict
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Middle East Eye
center17d ago

South Korea's Lee says army will not be deployed to get involved in Middle East conflict

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said that he would not deploy any military assets to the Middle East that could potentially draw Seoul into conflict amid the war on Iran. "There will be no deployment of troops that involves or intervenes in a war," Lee said during a press conference.

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US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
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BBC Middle East
center17d ago

US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark

The US government has granted visas to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend UN meetings in New York, despite ongoing conflict. The delegation will face travel restrictions and prohibitions on purchasing certain goods, as confirmed by the US State Department.

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Iran recently shot down at least two MQ-1 American military drones, US officials say - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right17d ago

Iran recently shot down at least two MQ-1 American military drones, US officials say - report

Two US officials told CBS News that Iran shot down at least two MQ-1 US military drones in recent days, though the exact location and variant remain unconfirmed. This report follows Iranian state media claims of downing an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, with the variant's value determining the extent of US monetary losses.

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Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions
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Al Jazeera
center17d ago

Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions

Russia and China vetoed a US-backed UN Security Council resolution on Thursday that would have renewed a mandate for experts to monitor sanctions against Iran. This move ends the Security Council's watchdog panel on Iran sanctions, creating a monitoring gap that the US stated benefits the Iranian regime and those evading measures.

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UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
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BBC Middle East
center17d ago

UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes

UN human rights experts stated there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in missile strikes on a Minab primary school and a Lamerd sports complex on February 28, killing at least 177 civilians. The experts also found Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during a crackdown on anti-government protests.

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UN investigators find 'reasonable grounds' US committed war crimes in Iran
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Middle East Eye
center17d ago

UN investigators find 'reasonable grounds' US committed war crimes in Iran

UN investigators found reasonable grounds that the US committed war crimes by launching indiscriminate attacks on Iran's Minab elementary school and a sports complex in Lamerd, killing approximately 120 children and 150 people total. The report, submitted to the UN Human Rights Council, stated the Minab school was the intended target, not collateral damage, and the Lamerd strike used a missile system with effects on civilians that could not be limited.

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UN fact-finding mission says US committed possible war crimes in Iran
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Al Jazeera
center17d ago

UN fact-finding mission says US committed possible war crimes in Iran

A UN fact-finding mission concluded that the United States likely committed war crimes during air strikes in Iran on February 28, including an attack on a primary school in Minab that killed over 150 civilians, mostly children. The report also accused Iranian authorities of crimes against humanity during their crackdown on protests in late 2025 and early 2026.

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