Iran Reportedly Says It Can Quickly Reopen Hormuz If a Deal Is Reached. Oil Falls Further. Tehran is seeking for the U.S. to ease military pressure and lift its blockade of Iranian ports. International Business Times · Sep 22
Iran ready to reopen Hormuz within 7 days, negotiate if US lifts blockade Iran on Tuesday reportedly offered to reopen the Hormuz Strait within seven days if the United States takes initial steps toward easing military pressure. The Times of India · Sep 22
Iran president invited to New York for UN; but restricted to hotel-UN route Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, giving Tehran a rare opportunity to make its case before the international community even as Iran and the United States remain locked in a nearly seven-month-old war. The Times of India · Sep 22
Trump still thinks Iranians will ‘rise up’ against the government. In Tehran I see a different story If anything, the ongoing war is uniting a divided country against the foreign invaders. Washington seems a long way from grasping this point, says Hossein Hamdieh, a social researcher based in Tehran The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
UFO déjà vu? Mystery lights over Tehran revive Iran’s famous 1976 sky saga A mysterious brightly lit object spotted over Tehran has sparked speculation online, with videos appearing to show it hovering or moving slowly across the night sky. The sighting has also revived memories of a famous 1976 Tehran UFO incident involving Iranian fighter jets, radar detections and reported equipment failures. The Economic Times · Sep 22
Exclusive: Iran's school year opens as fees triple and enrolment falls As Iran’s academic year begins, families face severe strain from doubling tuition fees, soaring stationery prices, war fears and a plunging currency. Euronews Persian spoke to Iranians about declining enrollments and deep economic distress across the country. Euronews · Sep 22
Iran-US war latest: Tehran responds after Trump says they must choose between a peace deal and ‘annihilation’ Trump said the ‘very good’ meeting between Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials lasted for three hours The Independent UK · Sep 22
Will shut Iranian flights from Wednesday: US new arm-twist move against Tehran US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said Iranian airlines could "effectively be shut out of global operations" from Wednesday and threatened foreign companies providing services to Tehran’s aviation sector with secondary sanctions. The Times of India · Sep 22
Is Trump deploying advanced military tech in Iran? Fresh theories emerge as videos show UFOs hovering in skies over Tehran and Mashhad; watch here The skies of Tehran and Mashhad were abuzz on September 20, 2026, as unidentified flying objects appeared, igniting intense online chatter throughout Iran. Captured videos displayed clusters of changing colored lights overhead, yet the Iranian government has remained silent on the intriguing occurrences. The poor quality of the evidence complicates… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Oil rises slightly ahead of potential US-Iran talks Oil prices saw a slight increase as markets stabilized after recent declines. Investors are closely watching potential United States-Iran talks at the UN General Assembly. Middle East tensions remain elevated due to Houthi attacks and Saudi Aramco pipeline issues. China has urged Tehran to help curb Houthi attacks following Saudi… The Economic Times · Sep 22
'All Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world': Bessent threatens secondary sanctions against foreign airports, fuel suppliers United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Iranian airlines face international shutdown. Foreign companies providing services risk secondary sanctions and exclusion from the dollar system. This action escalates economic pressure on Tehran's aviation sector. Iran's airlines already face significant restrictions due to prior US sanctions. Discussions with China are ongoing… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Another Country Is Embroiled In Escalating Tensions With Iran, Promising 'Appropriate Measures' To Recent Decision The French Foreign Ministry said Sunday that the Iranian ambassador will be summoned and that Paris will take "appropriate measures" in response to the closure. International Business Times · Sep 21
Trump signals possible Pezeshkian meeting at UN as US weighs next move on Iran US president Donald Trump has signalled he is “probably open” to meeting Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian in New York this week, as the two leaders are set to attend the United Nations General Assembly amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. The Times of India · Sep 21
Two tankers hit by 'unknown projectile' or debris in Strait of Hormuz Two tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday by either an "unknown projectile" or debris, a maritime security agency said. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations added that at least two crew members were injured in the first incident, and both vessels will continue to their next port… France 24 · Sep 21
Radio France Internationale · Sep 21 Closure of French language centre in Tehran prompts row between France and Iran Top level diplomatic discussions were underway on Monday between France and Iran after Iranian authorities shut a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran.
The Independent UK · Sep 21 A projectile strikes a tanker as it sails into the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments The British military says an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz
The Times of India · Sep 21 ‘America has failed’: IRGC says war ‘not over’, warns of prolonged conflict with US Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said the conflict with the United States and its allies is 'not over', warning that Tehran is prepared for a prolonged confrontation if hostilities intensify in West Asia.
The Times of India · Sep 21 'We'll change geography of war': Iran warns US of new weapons, targets Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday warned that any fresh escalation with the United States could see Tehran deploy new weapons, adopt new military tactics and target locations that have not previously been struck.
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Iran-US war latest: Tehran-backed Houthis move to seize Yemen highlands as Trump ‘calls off strikes’ The US president said choices include “wiping them out, letting Iran rot economically, or making a deal”
The Times of India · Sep 21 'Crocodile tears': Iran shuts French language centre, slams France over Mahsa Amini Iranian authorities accused the centre of operating for years without the required licence and said it had gone beyond language teaching. They alleged that it was involved in activities they considered harmful to Iranian culture and national security, including identifying and building networks and helping skilled Iranians leave the country.
The Economic Times · Sep 21 US ships in Indian Ocean will be attacked if war resumes, warns Iran Iranian Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has warned that US ships in the Indian Ocean will be targeted if fighting resumes, saying Tehran is prepared for a naval confrontation. In a video posted by Iran’s Embassy in Hyderabad, Rezaei claimed Iran has upgraded hypersonic missiles, electronic warfare and air defences.
The Times of India · Sep 21 Iran rules out reopening Strait of Hormuz, returning to US talks until conditions met Iran remains steadfast in its decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and discontinue negotiations until its stipulations are satisfied. Tehran has communicated its demands to Washington via third parties, now awaiting a response. The nation has issued a warning regarding potential attacks on US bases should military action…
The Economic Times · Sep 21 Iran rules out reopening Hormuz, resuming US talks until Washington meets Tehran’s conditions Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz or resume talks with the United States. Tehran has conveyed its demands through intermediaries and awaits Washington's fulfillment of conditions. Iran's military warned of severe attacks on US bases if military action is taken. US forces have redirected commercial vessels enforcing a…
International Business Times UK · Sep 20 Trump Warns 'Very Big Things' Are Coming for Iran as He Weighs Attack, Economic Pressure or Deal Donald Trump is weighing military action, further economic pressure or negotiations with Iran, as Tehran sends conditions through Qatar and a possible meeting with President Pezeshkian remains unconfirmed.
The Times of India · Sep 20 Iran warns US, allies against new attack, threatens 'painful' retaliation Iran has reiterated its commitment to retaliate against the United States and its allies for any major offensive, citing credible intelligence indicating such actions are imminent. In response, President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran about potential severe repercussions. The recent violence, including attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed…