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Hundreds of thousands gather at Iran's Janfada rally in Tehran, September 18, 2026

Hundreds of Thousands March in Tehran for Iran’s Janfada Wartime Mobilization

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Tehran for Iran's Janfada rally, the Islamic Republic's biggest wartime mobilization since the conflict with the United States began in February 2026. The campaign has enrolled more

September 18, 2026

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Destroyed Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab Iran after US strike February 28 2026

UN Finds Reasonable Grounds US Committed War Crimes in Iran, Minab School Strike Cited

A UN fact-finding mission found Thursday that the US likely committed war crimes in two February 28 strikes in Iran, including on a primary school in Minab that killed 120 children. The

September 18, 2026

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US Navy guided-missile destroyer escorts oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz in September 2026

Brent Falls for Third Day as US Navy Escorts Record Oil Convoy Through Hormuz

US Navy escorted a record 40 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday as Brent fell for the third consecutive day. CENTCOM claimed 18 million barrels moved through the strait

September 18, 2026

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Chinese FM Wang Yi at Beijing talks on Strait of Hormuz reopening

China Pushes to Reopen Hormuz as Iran-Oman Deal Stalls on Saudi Objections

Araghchi's Beijing visit won Chinese backing for the Iran-Oman Hormuz plan, but Saudi Arabia's last-minute amendments collapsed the multilateral Salalah summit before it could ratify the framework. China's push for a new

September 18, 2026

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F-35A Lightning II fighter jet in flight, US F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia

US Clears $24 Billion F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia: Congress Has 30 Days to Block It

The State Department notified Congress Thursday of a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35A stealth jets to Saudi Arabia, triggering a 30-day review window. The deal would make Riyadh the first

September 18, 2026

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IRGC patrol vessels and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran strikes Togo-flagged tanker Trend

IRGC Strikes Togo-Flagged Tanker in Hormuz as Trump Eyes ‘Big Decision’ on Iran at UNGA

Iran's IRGC struck the Togo-flagged tanker Trend in the Strait of Hormuz on September 18, declaring an 'illegal passage.' The same day, Trump told Axios he has a 'big decision' on whether

September 18, 2026

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Iranian delegation at the UN General Assembly in New York September 2026

Trump Says Iran Contacted US ‘Directly’ About a Deal. No One in Tehran Has Confirmed It.

Trump said Wednesday that Iran had contacted the United States 'directly' and wants to make a deal, but Tehran has not confirmed the exchange and a former Iranian diplomat dismissed the claim

September 17, 2026

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UN Security Council chamber during vote on Iran 1737 sanctions panel September 2026

Russia and China Veto Iran Sanctions Monitor as Trump Weighs Annihilating Tehran

Russia and China vetoed a US Security Council resolution to extend Iran's sanctions monitoring panel on Wednesday, the fifth consecutive veto in twelve months. The move leaves the arms embargo without oversight

September 17, 2026

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Houthi fighters patrolling the Red Sea coastline as Saudi Arabia asks China to press Iran over the maritime blockade

Saudi Arabia Asked China to Curb Iran-Backed Houthi Red Sea Blockade, Sources Say

Saudi Arabia privately asked Beijing to press Tehran to rein in the Houthis after the group seized Yemen's Red Sea coast and declared a maritime blockade. China answered without ultimatums; Iran responded

September 17, 2026

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Map of Saudi Arabia crude oil alternative export routes via Oman Sohar ship-to-ship transfers September 2026

Brent Slides to $103 as Saudi Arabia Ships Crude Through Oman’s Sohar Port

Brent crude fell 2.1% to $103.61 as Saudi Aramco routed crude via ship-to-ship transfers off Oman's Sohar port, covering roughly 2.7 million barrels per day of the 4-5 million bpd pipeline deficit

September 17, 2026

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Hundreds of Thousands March in Tehran for Iran’s Janfada Wartime Mobilization

UN Finds Reasonable Grounds US Committed War Crimes in Iran, Minab School Strike Cited

Brent Falls for Third Day as US Navy Escorts Record Oil Convoy Through Hormuz

China Pushes to Reopen Hormuz as Iran-Oman Deal Stalls on Saudi Objections

US Clears $24 Billion F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia: Congress Has 30 Days to Block It

IRGC Strikes Togo-Flagged Tanker in Hormuz as Trump Eyes ‘Big Decision’ on Iran at UNGA

Trump Says Iran Contacted US ‘Directly’ About a Deal. No One in Tehran Has Confirmed It.

Russia and China Veto Iran Sanctions Monitor as Trump Weighs Annihilating Tehran

Saudi Arabia Asked China to Curb Iran-Backed Houthi Red Sea Blockade, Sources Say

Brent Slides to $103 as Saudi Arabia Ships Crude Through Oman’s Sohar Port

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