Strait of hormuz

Flydubai rescue flight lands in Israel escorted by IAF aircraft, Netanyahu greets passengers

Flydubai passengers receive medical treatment from Saudis • Sa'ar speaks with UAE foreign minister following safe landing of flydubai passengers • Donald Trump to speak with Netanyahu

The flydubai rescue flight for hijacked flight FZ1073 lands in Israel on September 30, 2026.
The IDF seals the home of a terrorist who conducted an attack, killing Netanel Chkroun, September 25, 2026.

Security source says no intel showing attack before election, Katz threatens Hamas leaders abroad

Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of 81st United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

US, Iran expected to hold separate talks with mediators on Monday, Tuesday, official says

 The Qader cruise missile is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024.

Negotiators pushing Iran for nuclear program concessions in exchange for US peace talks - report


Iran demands US pull sanctions as condition to end war, leaders at UNGA criticize Israel

Iran warns US against attacking after Trump's threats at UN • Iranian President Pezeshkian lands in New York • Trump praises Middle East partners for 'successes' in the region

A handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidential Office shows Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attending a press conference in the capital Tehran, on August 8, 2026.

Witkoff, Kushner meet mediators as Iran sets demands for reopening Hormuz

Talks over the Strait of Hormuz advanced as Iran submitted reopening terms and Witkoff and Kushner met mediators pursuing an agreement.

 (L-R) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and United States Special Envoy for Peace Jared Kushner,  81st session of the UNGA September 22, 2026.

'Hollywood propaganda': IRGC spokesperson claims US faked rescue of downed pilot in Iran

Mohebbi pointed to what he claimed were inconsistencies in the narrative, saying that the pilot could not have survived a fall at 160 kph without a parachute, as the US said.

 A US-AF Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle fight/bomber takes off from RAF Lakenheath on April 08, 2026 in Lakenheath, England.

Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure, lifts blockade

An Iranian official said that Tehran would welcome a revival of diplomacy if Washington takes tangible steps.

Vessels transit the Hormuz Strait off the coast of Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas on September 7, 2026.

Iran FM Araghchi denounces 'free hand' given to Israel ahead of United Nations General Assembly

According to Araghchi, Iran's primary goal during UNGA is to "defend the legitimacy, rights and interests of the Iranian people."

 Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives for a SCO+ format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek on September 1, 2026.

Jordanian, Qatari, Turkish leaders denounce Israel's West Bank, Gaza policies at UNGA

Iran allegedly prepares to strike back at US targets • Iranian airlines cut off from global system • UK commits air defenses to Saudi Arabia

IDF soldiers operating as part of Operation Dawn 2.0, published on September 7, 2026.

EU says Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships as Houthis rapidly advance

The EU's Aspides mission was launched in 2024 to protect shipping from attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, and diplomats have said there are currently six warships operating.

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium April 29, 2026.

IDF reportedly raids several areas in West Bank after one killed in Neveh Tzuf terror attack

Trump calls off planned US strikes on Houthis at last minute after Saudi plea • Iran says it has new targets, weapons ready if US launches new attack, Fars news says

Israeli soldiers and police officers near the scene of a shooting attack at a spring near the Israeli settlement of Neve Tzuf in the West Bank, where an Israeli man was shot by a Palestinian terrorist and later died of his wounds, September 20, 2026.

Israeli-Saudi security coordination remains 'limited and pragmatic,' Saudi analyst cautions

Riyadh and Israel increasingly confront overlapping threats from Iran and the Houthis, but political constraints continue to limit direct military cooperation.

Illustrative: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looks on upon his arrival during a welcome ceremony as part of his two-day official visit to France, at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, France August 24, 2026.

Thousands of IRGC, Basij volunteers march through Tehran in show of defiance against US, Israel

Participants said they were prepared to take up arms and defend the country after months of war and a worsening economic situation in Iran, the Associated Press reported.

Military forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran conduct street parades and provide military training to supporters in preparation for a potential conflict with the United States and Israel on September 18, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.