Month: September 2026

By Reuters and ToI Staff US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a dinner in the East Room of the White House, November 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP/Alex Brandon) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly called US President Trump twice yesterday and urged him to launch strikes against the Houthis, Axios reports, citing two US officials. Trump rejected the request, and US officials say the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report says. Yesterday, CNN reported that around 100 US military advisers were present in …

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Backed by Western nations, first such resolution in two decades calls on Tehran to assure UN watchdog about ‘the non-diversion of nuclear material’; Iranian allies China and Russia expected to veto measure By Agencies and ToI Staff10 September 2026, 3:06 am A national flag of Iran waves in front of the building of the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, in Vienna, Austria, December 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Gruber, File) The UN atomic watchdog’s board on Wednesday reported Iran to the UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years, citing it for failure to cooperate in a long-running investigation into uranium traces …

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The missiles are being assembled in more limited quantities than before the war, the report added. An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFFSEPTEMBER 10, 2026 19:58Updated: SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 20:43 Iran has resumed producing ballistic missiles from existing components while working in underground facilities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing officials from the United States and the Middle East. The renewed production threatens to undo what …

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The president warns Washington could strike again if Tehran escalates by  Batsheva Shulman  Published on  09-10-2026 04:00  Last modified: 09-10-2026 12:18 President Donald Trump delivers remarks with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room at the White House., August 19, 2026 | Photo: REUTERS Iran should tread carefully, President Donald Trump said Wednesday, warning that Washington could strike Pickaxe Mountain if necessary, Reuters reported. Trump made the remarks in a speech at the Republican Party’s midterm convention, saying, “We notice there’s a little activity at Pickaxe. I would advise Iran not to get cute because we will have to hit them very hard.” Built with …

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He said that European states are ‘irrational’ for seeking a UN resolution against Iran when ‘imposed-war’ made nuclear facilities inaccessible. Images of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with replicas of missiles seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, August 12, 2026(photo credit: Contributor/Getty Images)ByREUTERSSEPTEMBER 7, 2026 10:47 Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghei said on Monday that, should a UN nuclear watchdog make a resolution against Iran, Tehran will retaliate. He said that European states are ‘irrational’ for seeking a UN resolution against Iran when ‘imposed-war’ made nuclear facilities inaccessible. He further said the …

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The Islamic Republic is planning to combine its forces, often referred to as the “Axis of Resistance”, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, Hamas and pro-Iranian militias in Iraq and Syria in one single assault, the Jerusalem Post reported. Iranian Basiji soldiers and Revolutionary Guards march in traditional outfits AFP Iran is actively coordinating a comprehensive, multi-front October 7-style attack against Israel alongside its regional proxy networks, according to Israeli intelligence assessments. The Islamic Republic is planning to combine its forces, often referred to as the “Axis of Resistance”, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, Hamas and pro-Iranian …

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IDF hits Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon after another explosive drone is launched at Israeli troops. Israel National News   Sep 7, 2026, 10:28 AM (GMT+3) IDF soldiers in LebanonIDF spokesperson The Israeli Air Force struck Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in southern Lebanon overnight Monday, where terrorists were also present. Earlier, the IDF issued an evacuation warning to residents of the village of Deir al-Zahrani in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon. “Following the blatant violation of the ceasefire, after Hezbollah launched a UAV toward IDF troops, we are forced to respond,” the IDF stated. “Civilians in the area must …

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The foreign ministry said South Korean participation in the Strait of Hormuz would be regarded as support for US “aggression” and would have serious consequences. South Korean protesters hold placards during a protest against Trump’s request to dispatch warships to the Strait of Hormuz in front of the US embassy in Seoul on March 16, 2026.(photo credit: Jung Yeon-je / AFP via Getty Images)ByREUTERSSEPTEMBER 7, 2026 10:13Updated: SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 10:19 Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a post on X/Twitter on Monday that South Korea’s military participation or presence in operations in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz would be regarded …

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UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said Abu Dhabi would not accept threats to its energy exports or unilateral control of the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 31, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER)ByREUTERSSEPTEMBER 7, 2026 10:36 The United Arab Emirates will not allow its energy exports to be “held hostage” and will not accept any single state’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, UAE presidential diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash said Monday amid renewed tensions over shipping through the strategic waterway. “Our energy exports will not be held hostage,” Gargash said, adding that dealing with …

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“We are determined to defend ourselves; we are determined to strike our enemies,” Netanyahu said at the Government Rosh Hashanah toast. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads Likud into the October 27 election as the ruling party seeks to retain power amid slipping polls and questions over Netanyahu’s future.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)ByTOBIAS HOLCMANSEPTEMBER 6, 2026 19:41Updated: SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 19:44 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that “the end of the Iranian regime is near,” and that its fall would “change the fate of the Middle East and the Jewish people.” Netanyahu also implied that Israel is continuing operations against Iran …

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Military commanders mobilized reserve units and tested sudden war plans ahead of the High Holidays. Joshua Marks, Amelie Botbol (Sept. 6, 2026 / JNS)  The Israel Defense Forces launched an unannounced nationwide readiness drill early on Sunday morning to test its preparedness for a sudden, large-scale multi-front conflict ahead of the upcoming High Holidays, according to an army statement. Under the direction of the IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the General Staff surprise exercise—dubbed “Breaking Dawn 2.0″—evaluates the military headquarters, command decision-making and rapid deployment capabilities across multiple operational sectors. As part of the drill, senior commanders throughout regional …

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The Islamic Republic is planning to combine its forces, often referred to as the “Axis of Resistance”, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, Hamas and pro-Iranian militias in Iraq and Syria in one single assault, the Jerusalem Post reported. Iranian Basiji soldiers and Revolutionary Guards march in traditional outfits Iran is actively coordinating a comprehensive, multi-front October 7-style attack against Israel alongside its regional proxy networks, according to Israeli intelligence assessments. The Islamic Republic is planning to combine its forces, often referred to as the “Axis of Resistance”, with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, Hamas and pro-Iranian militias …

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 September 6, 2026 An Israeli Air Force fighter jet was seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war between Israel, the US, and Iran on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90) The prime minister vowed to finish Israel’s campaign against Iran, despite a significant de-escalation in fighting. By World Israel News Staff Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel remains committed to finishing off the Iranian regime despite a marked de-escalation in the conflict, arguing that the Israeli military has already completed up to 90 percent of its campaign against Tehran but still has work to do. Speaking to i24 …

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By Parisa Hafezi and Angus Mcdowall September 3, 202610:59 AM EDTUpdated September 4, 2026 DUBAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) – A U.S. campaign to throttle Iran’s economy by blockading its oil exports and stopping sanctions evasion is growing increasingly difficult to withstand, three senior Iranian sources said. Washington has in recent weeks ​sought to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, in an effort to extract concessions in any future negotiation that six months of conflict have so far failed to secure. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war. Sign up here. Although Iran’s ‌clerical rulers managed …

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