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Middle East
Iran's president tells UN his country is 'victim' of US 'terrorism'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly for the first time since the US and Israel launched their conflict with his country, calling Iran a victim of US 'terrorism'. The speech came a day after Donald Trump threatened to 'annihilate' Iran's Islamic Republic.
France 24 · 58 min ago
Qatar's Emir Calls for Talks With Iran as Regional Leaders Push UN for Tougher Stance on Israel
At the UN General Assembly, Qatar's emir called for diplomatic dialogue with Iran, while Turkish and Jordanian leaders criticised the international community's inaction toward Israel. All three stressed the severity of the situation in Gaza and the wider region.
Euronews · 2 h ago
Trump: US-Iran meeting at UN was 'very good'
US President Donald Trump said American officials held a meeting with the Iranian delegation at the United Nations on Tuesday, calling it 'very good.'
Al Jazeera · 14 h ago
World leaders largely avoid criticizing Trump's rhetoric on Iran war
As President Trump continues issuing threats connected to the war involving Iran, most world leaders are avoiding direct comment on his remarks, though some have criticized the conflict's global impact and called for talks to resume.
The New York Times · 15 h ago
Carney pledges $100 million in aid for Palestinians at UN General Assembly
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $100 million in aid for Palestinians during the UN General Assembly session in New York.
Politico Europe · 15 h ago
Qatari Emir denounces Israeli aggression in the region
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has publicly denounced Israeli aggression in neighbouring countries. The statement adds to broader regional criticism of Israel's military actions beyond its borders.
Al Jazeera · 19 h ago
Iran Offers to Restore Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Within a Week
Iran says it could reopen shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its port blockade.
LSM · 20 h ago
Syrian man reunited with library hidden behind a wall for 15 years
A man in Syria has regained access to a collection of more than 100 books that he sealed behind a wall he built himself 15 years ago to protect them from Bashar al-Assad's government.
France 24 · 23 h ago
Trump to UN: 'Annihilate' Iran or 'make a deal'?
US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he has a major decision to make regarding Iran, framing it as a choice between 'annihilating' the country or reaching a deal.
Al Jazeera · 23 h ago
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens to 'change geography of war' amid new Trump threats
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned it will deploy new weapons and shift its targets if the US escalates attacks on Tehran, following fresh threats from Donald Trump and rising tension over the Strait of Hormuz.
The Guardian World · 22 Sept, 10:45
G7 leaders urge Iran-backed Houthis to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia
G7 leaders issued a joint statement calling on Yemen's Houthi rebels to immediately stop military actions and threats against civilian shipping, while also pressing Iran to end its support for the group. The call comes amid an escalation in the Yemen conflict that has reached Riyadh.
Euronews · 22 Sept, 09:45
Iraq's PM Al-Zaidi Pledges to Disarm Iran-Backed Militias
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, a political newcomer, has vowed in an interview to disarm Iran-backed militias in Iraq, though the ambitious timeline he outlined may be difficult to achieve.
The New York Times · 21 Sept, 22:44
Ben-Gvir calls for death penalty for Palestinian who killed settler
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has publicly demanded the death penalty for a Palestinian who killed an Israeli settler, according to Al Jazeera's "Jerusalem Daily" video segment.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 20:51
Iran-Backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia Return to War in Yemen
The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen and Saudi Arabia have resumed fighting, opening a second front in the Middle East. The renewed conflict follows U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and is adding to global uncertainty.
The New York Times · 21 Sept, 18:47
US and Iran exchange threats as fears grow of renewed all-out war
Ahead of the UN General Assembly, Washington and Tehran traded sharp threats, raising fears of a return to full-scale conflict, while Houthi strikes on Riyadh and Saudi oil facilities added to regional tension.
Euronews · 21 Sept, 13:47
Iran's military says US preparing to resume strikes
Iran's armed forces say the United States is preparing to resume military strikes against the country, with Tehran threatening retaliation while Qatar works to revive talks.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 08:50
Powerful explosions hit Syrian army site near Aleppo, at least four injured
A series of powerful explosions struck a Syrian army site in the Al-Eis area near Aleppo, injuring at least four people. Officials have urged civilians to stay away from the location.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 04:43
Iran warns US against new strikes as fighting continues in Yemen
Iran says it has received information that the United States may be preparing a new round of military strikes, warning of retaliation "without limitations" as fighting continues in Yemen.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 03:44
France to Summon Iranian Envoy Over Tehran Language Centre Closure
France says it will summon Iran's diplomatic representative after a French language centre in Tehran was shut down, with Iranian authorities accusing the centre of illegal acts that breached diplomatic conventions.
Al Jazeera · 21 Sept, 01:45
Qatar's PM Calls US-Israel War on Iran an "Earthquake" at UN Assembly
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed told the UN General Assembly that the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran was an "earthquake" for the region, warning against new cycles of escalation in the Middle East while also announcing a shift in Qatar's investment strategy.
Al Jazeera · 20 Sept, 23:45
Gulf states must act together on Iran, says Qatari prime minister
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has called on Gulf states to act jointly to help reach an agreement between the US and Iran. He made the remarks on Sunday at the Qatar Economic Forum in New York.
Delfi · 20 Sept, 21:47
Israel kills three Hamas members linked to October 2023 massacre
Israel's military said it killed three Hamas members in the Gaza Strip, including two involved in the October 7, 2023 attack. A Hamas commander was also among those killed.
Delfi · 20 Sept, 20:43
Houthis Push to Expand Territory in Yemen as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise
The Iran-backed Houthi militia engaged in fierce fighting with Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces on Sunday, seeking to hold onto momentum gained during the war. The clashes point to rising tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
The New York Times · 20 Sept, 19:50
Israeli Killed in West Bank Shooting by Palestinian, Officials Say
A Palestinian shot and killed an Israeli in the West Bank on the eve of Yom Kippur. Israeli officials say an arrest has been made in connection with the attack.
The New York Times · 20 Sept, 18:52
Israeli settler and Palestinian driver killed in West Bank shootings
A suspected Palestinian gunman shot dead an Israeli man in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, while Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian driver they said tried to ram them, with the incidents occurring on the eve of Yom Kippur.
France 24 · 20 Sept, 18:46
US warns of possible rapid escalation of war in the Middle East
The US has warned that the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces could rapidly worsen after a missile attack on Riyadh, the first such strike since the Yemen conflict resumed.
TVNET · 20 Sept, 17:49
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US Warns of Rapid Escalation in Middle East After Missile Strike on Riyadh
The United States has warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels could escalate quickly following a missile strike on the Saudi capital Riyadh.
Apollo.lv · 20 Sept, 17:48
Netanyahu and wife tour tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara walked through tunnels beneath the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, according to an Al Jazeera video report.
Al Jazeera · 20 Sept, 16:45
Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Jenin; settler dies in separate shooting
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man near Jenin in the occupied West Bank, while an Israeli settler died from wounds sustained in a separate shooting incident.
Al Jazeera · 20 Sept, 15:49
Saudi Arabia faces Houthi attacks without Western backing
A fresh Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia has sparked a fire at a fuel storage area of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, raising questions about Riyadh's options as it can no longer count on the same level of Western support.
France 24 · 20 Sept, 15:47