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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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Iran’s Araghchi tells Lebanon’s speaker parliament need for regional coordination against Israel
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Iran’s Araghchi tells Lebanon’s speaker parliament need for regional coordination against Israel

The Iranian foreign minister held a phone call with Lebanese parliament speaker to discuss regional developments and the need for greater coordination against "Israeli aggression and warmongering", according to Iran’s Press TV During the call with Nabih Berri, Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran’s "commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity". He also stressed the country's "full support for Lebanon’s resistance".

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Iran strikes damaged, destroyed hundreds of US bases across Middle East, cost $33.4b, Pentagon says
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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Iran strikes damaged, destroyed hundreds of US bases across Middle East, cost $33.4b, Pentagon says

A Pentagon Inspector General report released Monday stated that Iranian strikes between February 28 and June 30 damaged or destroyed hundreds of US facilities across eight Middle Eastern countries, costing over $33.4 billion in munitions and equipment losses. The report also detailed the destruction of at least 30 drones and numerous aircraft, and noted the displacement of over 20,000 US personnel, contradicting claims by former President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth regarding military capabilities.

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Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch
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Houthis seize strategic Red Sea islands as analysts warn of impending oil crunch

Yemen's Houthi rebels seized the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the Red Sea, reinforcing their control over a key shipping route and advancing along the coast. This seizure, coupled with attacks on a Saudi oil pipeline and ongoing conflict, raises concerns about a potential global oil supply crunch and rising prices.

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Oil tanker exploded after colliding with mines in Hormuz, Iran's Fars reports
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Oil tanker exploded after colliding with mines in Hormuz, Iran's Fars reports

Iran's IRGC claimed an oil tanker, the El Gaia, exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fars news agency. The U.S. Central Command denied this, stating Iran struck the vessel with a missile last month and a drone recently, and that the ship is now being towed.

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US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending IAEA conference in Vienna
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Al Jazeera
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US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending IAEA conference in Vienna

The United States has blocked Iran's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, from attending the IAEA General Conference in Vienna by objecting to Austria's request for a travel ban waiver. Iran's ambassador stated this action violates the host country's obligations and infringes on Iran's rights as a member state, accusing the US of political bullying.

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Houthi attacks expose gaps in Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia
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Middle East Eye
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Houthi attacks expose gaps in Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia

After positioning itself as a regional mediator by facilitating talks between Washington and Tehran, Pakistan marked a major milestone in its expanding diplomacy last month: the signing of a trilateral defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey in Islam’s holiest city. Signed in Mecca on 7 August, the Joint Defence Agreement states that an attack on one signatory will be treated as an attack on all, drawing immediate comparisons to Nato’s Article 5, even as analysts cautioned against taking the c

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Houthi attacks expose gaps in Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia
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Houthi attacks expose gaps in Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia

On September 8, Iran-backed Houthi forces launched drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, testing a trilateral defense pact signed on August 7 by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. While Pakistan's Defence Minister stated commitment to the pact, officials clarified no direct military action against Houthis is currently discussed, exposing a gap between political solidarity and military intervention.

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Attack on Saudi Arabian pipeline may cut four percent of world's oil supply
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Middle East Eye
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Attack on Saudi Arabian pipeline may cut four percent of world's oil supply

A drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, attributed by Saudi Arabia to Iraq, has taken nearly four percent of global oil supplies off the market, potentially requiring five to six weeks for repairs. This incident, occurring amidst Houthi control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, highlights the kingdom's vulnerabilities and benefits Iran and its allies by underscoring the risks of relying on Strait of Hormuz bypasses.

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Fiscal pressure from Iran War clouds Gulf States’ US spending plans
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Al Jazeera
center21d ago

Fiscal pressure from Iran War clouds Gulf States’ US spending plans

A Peterson Institute for International Economics report states that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran may hinder Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from fulfilling nearly $4 trillion in economic commitments to the US. The report indicates that fiscal pressures from the conflict could lead these Gulf states to prioritize domestic investments over their US commitments.

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Oil prices soar above $108 as Houthis strike Saudi infrastructure
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Oil prices soar above $108 as Houthis strike Saudi infrastructure

Iran-linked rebels force closure of east-west pipeline and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab straitBusiness news – live updatesOil prices have climbed above $108 a barrel after a series of drone attacks forced Saudi Arabia to close its east-west crude pipeline. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, surged to more than $108.

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Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies
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Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies

Gulf states postponed a critical meeting with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz due to a lack of consensus and Saudi anger over Iran's support for Houthi rebels in Yemen, which has intensified with fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi military targets. This postponement, coupled with Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab strait and an attack on a Saudi oil pipeline by Iran-backed militias, has driven up oil prices and prompted urgent regional security discussions.

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Iranian nuclear chief blocked from IAEA conference in Vienna following US pressure - report
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Iranian nuclear chief blocked from IAEA conference in Vienna following US pressure - report

Iran's top nuclear official, Mohammad Eslami, was denied entry to the IAEA General Conference in Vienna on Monday following pressure from the United States. This exclusion prevents a senior Iranian nuclear official from addressing the UN nuclear watchdog's gathering amid ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear program and a recent IAEA report stating the agency has been 'blind' to it.

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Meeting in Oman with Gulf Arab states postponed at request of regional countries, Iran says
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Meeting in Oman with Gulf Arab states postponed at request of regional countries, Iran says

A meeting in Oman between Iran and Gulf Arab states, intended to discuss future shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, was postponed at the request of regional countries. The postponement, announced by Oman's foreign minister, comes as Iran claims to have reached an agreement with Oman, while the US Central Command reported that 101 commercial vessels have been redirected due to the ongoing US blockade against Iran.

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Iranian official says no talks until Tehran’s conditions are met
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Iranian official says no talks until Tehran’s conditions are met

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated on September 14, 2026, that no talks with the United States could occur until Tehran’s conditions were met, dismissing President Trump’s mixed signals as a distraction. Rezaei asserted that the stakes surrounding oil and maritime straits had changed, implying a shift in leverage for Iran.

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Strait of Hormuz talks postponed due to Yemen events, says Iran
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Al Jazeera
center21d ago

Strait of Hormuz talks postponed due to Yemen events, says Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that a planned meeting with Gulf states in Oman to discuss the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed at Saudi Arabia's request due to "events unfolding in Yemen." The IRGC also reported intercepting an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's spokesperson alleged US and Israeli targeting of Gulf security.

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Iran blacklists 77 ships accused of breaking Strait of Hormuz rules
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Iran blacklists 77 ships accused of breaking Strait of Hormuz rules

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority has placed 77 vessels on a list of ships it accuses of “violating Iranian protocols for the Strait of Hormuz”. The Iranian body, which oversees transit requests through the waterway, said the vessels could face “fines, detention or confiscation” if they attempt future crossings.

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The situation in Iran is dangerously escalating – but whatever you do, don’t call it a war | Arwa Mahdawi
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The situation in Iran is dangerously escalating – but whatever you do, don’t call it a war | Arwa Mahdawi

Forget the bombing: the Trump administration keeps insisting this isn’t a war. But it’s not just a matter of semantics“I will not send you to fight and die in stupid foreign wars that never end,” Donald Trump promised a crowd in Pennsylvania in 2024.

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center21d ago

Can Iran replace sea trade with land routes?

Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated Iran should activate northern land routes to shift imports and exports away from southern ports due to a US-led maritime blockade. While Iran has multiple land corridors, their capacity and significantly higher costs present substantial obstacles to replacing the volume of sea trade, particularly for energy and containerized goods.

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Morning recap
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center21d 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: • A meeting in Oman between Gulf countries and Iran to discuss possible agreements on the Strait of Hormuz, which had been scheduled for Monday, has been postponed. • Yemen's Houthis said that Saudi Arabia had launched more than 50 strikes against their positions in 24 hours, after the group claimed a rare drone and missile attack on a military base in the kingdom.

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Iranian leadership divided as hard-liners sabotage negotiations, Khamenei still unseen - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
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Iranian leadership divided as hard-liners sabotage negotiations, Khamenei still unseen - report

Iranian officials reported that hard-liners sabotaged negotiations with the US, exemplified by unauthorized IRGC strikes on commercial ships in July, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's apparent absence fueling internal divisions. President Pezeshkian and other officials expressed doubt about the veracity of messages attributed to Khamenei, who has not been publicly seen since his March appointment, leading to ongoing governmental conflict.

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