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Trump downplays report China supplied satellite images aiding Jordan base attack
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

Trump downplays report China supplied satellite images aiding Jordan base attack

US president Donald Trump brushed aside a report that Iran acquired satellite images of a base in Jordan from Chinese entities before an attack that killed three US troops there in July. A recent report in the Wall Street Journal cited unnamed US officials about the attack in Jordan.

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Iran naval blockade: Centcom says 101 vessels redirected
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

Iran naval blockade: Centcom says 101 vessels redirected

As of September 13, U.S. Central Command reported that American forces have redirected 101 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as part of an ongoing naval blockade of Iran. This blockade was reinstated in July following the breakdown of talks between Washington and Tehran.

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Could Iran’s regime collapse? Inside the Israeli assessment of Tehran’s future - analysis
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right21d ago

Could Iran’s regime collapse? Inside the Israeli assessment of Tehran’s future - analysis

If Iran attacks, there will be no way back. Israel’s response, officials have indicated, would target critical national infrastructure that a collapsing regime would not be able to rebuild.

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Tehran and Muscat delay talks, citing regional consensus need
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Al Jazeera
center21d ago

Tehran and Muscat delay talks, citing regional consensus need

Negotiations between Iran and Gulf Arab states in Oman were postponed on Sunday at the request of regional countries, hours after an attack on an Iranian cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz killed one person. The postponement, described as a joint decision by Tehran and Muscat, occurred amid ongoing disputes over shipping security in the vital waterway.

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Iran requested new Russian Geran drones for attacks on Israeli, American targets amid war - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right21d ago

Iran requested new Russian Geran drones for attacks on Israeli, American targets amid war - report

Iran requested new generation Russian Geran drones earlier this year for potential attacks on Israeli and American targets, according to a Financial Times report citing Western security officials and a Kremlin-linked source. These improved Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones, based on Iranian Shahed designs, feature enhanced speed, warheads, and advanced targeting systems, posing a greater threat than previous models.

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Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?

Iran plans to hold talks with Iraq and Gulf nations in Oman on Monday to discuss regional security and the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran's Foreign Ministry stating the meeting aims to strengthen shared regional security without foreign intervention. Bahrain has announced it will not participate, citing Iran's alleged attacks and calling for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open without discrimination.

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Saudi Arabian pipeline outage threatens global oil supply
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Saudi Arabian pipeline outage threatens global oil supply

Saudi Arabia faces a potential halt to oil exports if its major East-West pipeline, shut down Friday following drone attacks attributed to Iraq, is not restarted within days, threatening up to 4 percent of global supply. The duration of the outage remains uncertain, with repair estimates ranging from days to several weeks, potentially exacerbating the existing global supply crunch and record-high fuel prices.

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Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces
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The Guardian Middle East
left22d ago

Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces

Houthi fighters claimed on Sunday to have attacked a Saudi military base in Sharurah with drones and missiles, targeting weapons depots and command centers. This claim follows renewed fighting between the Houthis and Yemeni government forces, which has led to increased civilian displacement and regional concerns over maritime security.

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Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions
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BBC Asia
center22d ago

Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions

Leaders including China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin, and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian gathered in Delhi for a Brics summit, highlighting the group's role as a counterweight to Western influence. The summit produced a joint declaration by urging "maximum restraint" in the Middle East and condemning attacks on civilian infrastructure, but notably omitted mention of the war in Ukraine and assigned no blame for Middle East conflicts.

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Iran says agreement with Oman would not mean the reopening of Hormuz
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Iran says agreement with Oman would not mean the reopening of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Sunday that Iran's anticipated agreement with Oman to govern the Strait of Hormuz will not trigger a reopening of the waterway. In comments to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Araghchi said Iran will provide details of the agreement and the new route maps to countries participating in a meeting with Gulf states in the Omani capital tomorrow, adding that the agreement does not “in any way” signal that the strait will reopen, which is conditional on the US hono

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Bahrain won't attend meeting on Hormuz in Oman
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Bahrain won't attend meeting on Hormuz in Oman

Bahrain has announced it would not participate in the meeting scheduled for Monday in Oman between Iran and Gulf states regarding the Strait of Hormuz, according to AFP. In a statement, Bahrain's foreign ministry said that Bahrain "will not be a party to any collective meeting involving Iran prior to the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries".

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Centcom says US forces redirected 100 ships during ongoing blockade
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Centcom says US forces redirected 100 ships during ongoing blockade

American forces have redirected 100 commercial vessels over the past 60 days since the US enforced a naval blockade against Iran, US Central Command (Centcom) said. “ZERO ships have passed through the blockade without US forces allowing.

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Guyana’s oil boom and challenges
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Al Jazeera
center21d ago

Guyana’s oil boom and challenges

Guyana’s president says his country has seen an increase in oil revenue as the Iran conflict reshapes global markets.

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The Iran war reveals the limits of BRICS
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

The Iran war reveals the limits of BRICS

The BRICS summit in New Delhi concluded without directly addressing the Iran war or condemning the United States, highlighting the bloc's struggle to translate economic influence into coordinated geopolitical action. This failure to form a common position, partly due to regional rivalries like those between Iran and the UAE, reveals internal divisions that limit BRICS' capacity to challenge the Western-led order.

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Morning recap
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning, Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are the key developments from across the region: • One person was killed and three others were wounded when an Iranian commercial vessel was struck near Hengam Island and the Shib Deraz coast of Qeshm Island. • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will not surrender to US pressure, accusing Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure and essential supplies.

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Araghchi, Iraqi foreign minister stress security along shared borders
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Araghchi, Iraqi foreign minister stress security along shared borders

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, and his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, held a telephone conversation to discuss and exchange views on bilateral issues and regional developments, IRNA reported. The two ministers emphasised the importance of stability and security along their shared borders and the need for continued coordination.

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Iran’a Pezeshkian says Iran will not surrender to US pressure
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Iran’a Pezeshkian says Iran will not surrender to US pressure

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on X that Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressure, accusing Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure and essential supplies. Pezeshkian challenged the U.S. to confront Iran's military rather than deny its people access to food and medicine, asserting that Iran cannot be bullied into submission.

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Will Houthi advances in Yemen give Iran leverage in its war with the US?
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

Will Houthi advances in Yemen give Iran leverage in its war with the US?

Houthi forces have advanced along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, consolidating control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil exports. This development raises concerns about a potential second front in US-Iran tensions and has pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel amid fears of further supply disruptions.

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Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran

Iraq is investigating drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, which originated from Maysan province, and has closed three border crossings to Iran. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed the commander in Maysan and approved Iran's request for a joint investigation into discovered drone launch platforms.

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Houthis say liberated more than 200 prisoners in newly captured regions
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Houthis say liberated more than 200 prisoners in newly captured regions

Yemen's Houthis said on Saturday that they had freed more than 200 of their members detained by Saudi-backed pro-government forces in areas they captured in recent days. Houthi official Abdelkader al-Murtada said they were prisoners of war who had spent up to eight years in jail before the Iran-backed group launched a rapid offensive to take over areas bordering the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

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