Middle East
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Irans oil stockpile nears empty as US-led Hormuz blockade holds
September 29, 2026 — Iran’s oil stockpile nears empty as US-led Hormuz blockade holds. Iran’s ability to choke oil through strait fades as US Navy and Gulf producers adapt, fueling fears Tehran could escalate militarily to compensate. “Probably within the next two weeks…they are going to make their final deliveries of oil to China, and then they will have ... Irans oil stockpile nears empty as US-led Hormuz blockade holds
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Iranian students protest compulsory hijab university costs as campus unrest returns
September 29, 2026 — Iranian students protest compulsory hijab, university costs as campus unrest returns. Iranian university students protested against compulsory hijab and worsening economic conditions, with Basij forces accused of threatening demonstrators during the campus gathering.
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Iranians stagger under soaring cost of living after seven months of war with the US
September 29, 2026 — Iranians stagger under soaring cost of living after seven months of war with the US. How far economic strain may push Iran towards diplomatic compromise is unclear, as it tightens its own stranglehold on Gulf energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil and gas prices.
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Mossad chief joins Netanyahu on secret UAE visit
September 28, 2026 — Mossad chief joins Netanyahu on secret UAE visit. The Mossad director and national security adviser accompanied the prime minister on lightning trip to UAE, Israel Hayom has learned. The sides agreed to issue a joint statement after the delegation returned to Israel, but the visit was leaked beforehand. The Emiratis have yet to comment on ... Mossad chief joins Netanyahu on secret UAE visit
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Yemens Houthis source threatens to target Saudi Arabian bridges in response to airstrikes report
September 28, 2026 — Yemen’s Houthis source threatens to target Saudi Arabian bridges in response to airstrikes – report. According to the source, Saudi Arabian airstrikes have targeted Yemeni bridges and other civilian infrastructure while claiming they were missile launch platforms.
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The iron tracks of Sinai why Israel must keep a close eye on Egypts new logistics corridor
September 28, 2026 — The iron tracks of Sinai: why Israel must keep a close eye on Egypt’s new logistics corridor. Analysis: While diplomats cling to atmospheric reassurances, the 500-kilometer railway project across Sinai is establishing a major logistics corridor requiring rigorous Israeli security scrutiny; realpolitik dictates that hard capabilities matter
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US deploys National Guard drone electronic warfare brigade to the Middle East
September 25, 2026 — US deploys National Guard drone, electronic warfare brigade to the Middle East. The 116th Brigade’s Mobile Brigade Combat Team blends traditional ground maneuver froces with UAS, EW and counter-UAS tools. It will be deployed amid high tensions in the Middle East
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PA presidents son unsuccessfully sought to skirt US ban on Palestinian officials
September 25, 2026 — PA president’s son unsuccessfully sought to skirt US ban on Palestinian officials. Canadian passport proves insufficient as Yasser Abbas not allowed on flight from Dubai to NYC, where he planned to meet foreign delegations on UN sidelines, sources tell ToI
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Pickaxe Mountain site must disappear or be incapacitated
September 25, 2026 — ‘Pickaxe Mountain site must disappear or be incapacitated.’ Iran is preparing the site as a substitute enrichment site, former Israeli National Security Adviser Jacob Nagel tells JNS.
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Pezeshkian says he met with Khamenei face to face supreme leader healthy giving direction
September 25, 2026 — Pezeshkian says he met with Khamenei face to face, supreme leader healthy, giving direction. “The implementation of the policies is in the hands of the administration and the government, but the consultations and the directions come from there [Khamenei],” Pezeshkian said.
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Deliver it back to Tehran Israeli envoy tells Iranian delegate of Starlink terminal
September 25, 2026 — ‘Deliver it back to Tehran,’ Israeli envoy tells Iranian delegate of Starlink terminal. “We love the Iranian people and are praying for the regime to change,” Danny Danon told the Iranian diplomat.
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Hamas ready to move forward with Board of Peace ceasefire roadmap for Gaza terror group says
September 24, 2026 — Hamas ‘ready’ to move forward with Board of Peace ceasefire roadmap for Gaza, terror group says. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem accused Israel of escalating aggression against Gazans, claiming that the Board of Peace and its director-general were unable to stop the Israeli government.
