September 22

Explosion in Ain Qana Lebanon.

Abrams interview with al-Arabiya.

Trump: We will not allow Iran to endanger world with ballistic missiles

Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, Italy, Greece and PA sign East med Gas Forum Deal.

China opposes US snapback. Lavrov says the same at Fars News.

Bradley vehicles in Syria.

Israel’s Gantz goes to DC to discuss F-35, KC-46s and other equipment.

Head of #IRGC‘s Aerospace Force Amir-Ali Haji-zadeh: #Iran is already self-sufficient in arms manufacturing, if arms embargo/restrictions lifted Iran can export weapons.

Inherent Resolve shows off patrols in eastern Syria.

September 24

Shelly Kittleson: My latest for Al-Monitor on #Iranian influence in the southeastern part of the #Kurdistan Region of #Iraq. I travelled to the border area days after a cross-border smuggling network was discovered and spoke to locals and security forces for this.

Saudi Arabia King slams Iran at UN.

The meeting of Fatah and Hamas in #Turkey “positive, fruitful and constructive.”

US 5th Fleet: Yesterday, Sept. 23: The first time in nearly 2 1/2 years that U.S. aircraft launched from an aircraft carrier conducted kinetic operations in support of Inherent Resolve.

Petti: Senator Bob Menendez asks Elliott Abrams whether Iranian-backed militia attacks against U.S. troops have gone up Then he goes into grilling Undersecretary David Hale over selling F-35s to the UAE because it will erode Israel’s qualitative military edge.

U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Elliott Abrams announces to U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee that U.S. will announce new sanctions on #Iran today.

Abrams: “The U.S. is committed to holding accountable those who are denying freedom and justice to the people of Iran.”

For the 1st time almost all Iraqi leadership including Iraqi PM, Iraqi President, Muqtada al-Sadr, Kataib Hezbollah commander & Fatih bloc condemned the recent IED attack on British diplomatic convoy & rocket attacks against sites hosting US troops & diplomats.

September 25

Esper, Meeting With Gantz, Reaffirms Israel’s Regional Military Edge.

Turkey slams Pelosi and may be recruiting Syrian rebels to fight Armenia.

UAE didn’t need peace with Israel to counter Iran, Anwar Gargash said today, but he said Iran’s aggressive policies over three decades alarmed many Arab countries and made them look at their relationship with Israel “with fresh eyes.

Al-Monitor: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly told Iraqi President Barham Salih that the U.S. would shut the U.S. Embassy and Baghdad and target Iraqi Shia militia groups “without distinction” if the Iraqi government didn’t step up its own actions.

September 26

Egypt condemns Turkey’s interference in Middle East.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein met tonight (Saturday, October 26) with the Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and discussed the bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Iraq on bilateral. Qalibaf said “The sovereignty, security, independence and integrity of Iraq are always emphasized by Iran.” We believe that the current Iraq has a positive, important and influential role in the region. Qalibaf went on to describe US intervention in the region and the presence of US-backed ISIS terrorists as a threat to peace, stability and prosperity in Iraq and the region.

He added: “Some countries in the region, under pressure from the United States, normalized relations with the Zionist regime. Undoubtedly, the Islamic world should not be silent on this issue, and it is necessary because the issue of Palestine is the first priority of the Islamic Ummah.”  Emphasizing that Iran has always supported Iraq.

Rouhani met Iraq’s President: Discussed the unity of Shiites and interaction between different groups including Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds in this country as an important principle. “We are with the government and people of Iraq to help the unity and cohesion of Iraq,” he said. “We have always made our views clear and unequivocal in our political positions,” he said. We know the stability of the region. Emphasizing that trying to get the United States out of the region is not our job, it’s the duty of any country where Americans are present, Rouhani said: The Iraqi people and our support. “We have never believed in interfering in the internal affairs of Iraq and the relations between Iraqi groups.”

Hezbollah and Amal obstruct new government in Lebanon: Lebanese analysts and politicians have confirmed that Hezbollah is leading Lebanon into chaos and abyss, after it, along with the “Amal Movement,” obstructed the formation of the new Lebanese government.  The experts explained, in separate interviews to Al-Ain Al-Akhbariya, that France was referring to Hezbollah, when President Emmanuel Macron accused political parties in Lebanon of having committed “collective treason.

The Greek government confirmed today, Saturday, that it has deployed its forces in the Aegean islands, in response to Turkey’s deployment of forces to the coast.

Saudi airstrikes target Houthi air defense system.

Press TV reports on cyber attacks on UK.

Iraq’s foreign minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday morning for a two-day visit of wide-ranging talks in the wake of the US warning it might close its Baghdad embassy due to threats, including from Iranian-backed militias.

Video appears to show IRGC’s Ghaani visiting Karbala. Mehr news also posted it.

Pompeo warns that US could close embassy in Iraq. Details.

September 27

Iran shows off new weapons: AF exhibition, Artesh’s Ground Forces unveiled a Caracal intelligent robot, Gahar 4×4 tactical vehicle, Chabok fast frequency hopping system, UAV piston engines, Masih rescue robot, an upgraded 26×40 vehicle, and Hadaf-2 twin-arm missile. Iran launcher disguised in shipping container. Seven achievements. Photos of the missiles.

US sources in Baghdad: we have information that there are plans to storm our embassy & take hostages. Sadr: Form a committee to investigate rocket attacks Kadhimi & Halboussi: yeah that’s a good idea Fayyadh (to Nujaba and others): Dont attack US Forces while they withdraw Khazali: Don’t form the committee because it suggests that Iraq can be made safe again for US. Witty: In Iraq, leader of Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq militia says it is not in the national interests to investigate who has been firing rockets at US embassy. Second attack on convoy of Iraqi contractor companies transporting equipment for US-led coalition in #Iraq today, as Iraqi security media cell confirms an IED targeted a convoy of Iraqi contractor company transporting US-led coalition equipment in Babil province this evening. The first was this one on Hillah highway IRGC linked telegram channels are highlighting an Mayadeen report about US threatening to close down its embassy in #Iraq. A senior #Iran military delegation is in Baghdad.

Secretary General of Harakat al-Nuajba’a, Akram al-Kaabi says that their developed missiles are active now and ready to launch, but the armed group is waiting for a decision to be made by all the Islamic resistance forces to target the US embassy inside #Baghdad‘s Green Zone. Macron: “Hezbollah can’t be a wild militia against the civilians in #Syria” (minute 4:37). Iran calls for end to fighting Azerbaijan-Armenia: “Iran is closely monitoring the alarming violence in Nagorno-Karabakh. We call for an immediate end to hostilities and urge dialogue to resolve differences. Our neighbors are our priority and we are ready to provide good offices to enable talks.”

September 28

FarsNews: Turkey sent 4,000 to Armenia to fight. Zarif organizes restraint.

Pompeo meets Greek Foreign Minister, Strategic Dialogue, strengthening coop, regional dvpts,Eastern Mediterranean in focus.

Iran displays captured US drones and new missiles.

IED attack on convoy for US in southern Baghdad.

Ghafuri: “Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi is rushing to establish a committee that will investigate the attacks.” Iraq signs energy deal with Jordan for electricity. Iran may sign deal with Iran. US ambassador says US still supports Baghdad in fight on ISIS.

Family killed by katyusha in Iraq.

September 29

Iran tankers arrive in Venezuela.

The Turkish president said on Monday the OSCE Minsk Group had been unable to solve the conflict over the disputed Karabakh region. “In 30 years, they have been unable to solve this issue. And they have done everything so that it would not be solved. And now they are teaching us, and sometimes threatening us. They ask us if there are Turkish military there [in Karabakh]. If Turkey is supplying weapons. Those who ask this have sent thousands of trucks with weapons to the north of Syria,” Erdogan said, referring to the US support of the Syrian Kurds, who are considered an offshoot of a terrorist organization by Ankara.

Netanyau addresses UN and points out Hezbollah missile sites in Beirut. Hezbollah does a tour of the sites to show nothing is there.

Nascent Iraqi Shiite insurgent group “Ulul Azmi” has released video that allegedly shows its first operation, a Sept. 10 IED attack targeting a convoy supplying U.S. military forces as it passed through Iraq’s Diwaniyah Province.