US agrees to continue physical dollar cash shipments, Iraqi government says
Iraq keeps more than $100 billion in reserves in the United States, giving Washington substantial influence over Baghdad’s access to physical dollars.
Middle East
Negotiators pushing Iran for nuclear program concessions in exchange for US peace talks - report
Iran suspected in bomb plot against RAF base used by US Air Force, UK police investigating - report
US denies Iranian reports of captured submarine, explosions reportedly heard in Jordan, Iraq
US denies IRGC claim that it captured second American submarine in Hormuz 'hunting ground' - report
"It's not just a hunt; it's an intelligence windfall," claimed Spokesperson for the IRGC, Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi
Organizations, individuals honored for promoting principles of Abraham Accords
Ambassadors’ Club of Israel recognized groups developing municipal, business, interfaith, and community ties across the region.
Iran split screen: When US, Israeli interests reach a fork in the road - analysis
US and Israeli policy towards Iran has overlapped for quite some time. Now, the two countries seem to be approaching diverging paths in the future regarding the Islamic regime.
Hamas plans to run in Palestinian elections, vows to continue 'resistance,' leader Hayya says
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya says Hamas is dedicated to 'resistance' and is set on running as part of a coalition in the Palestinian Legislative Council elections.
Trump: Indirect ceasefire talks between US, Iran to continue this week - report
During a phone call with Axios, US President Donald Trump also said that he is “always thinking about” renewing strikes against Iran.
Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for strikes against Taiz market that killed seven, left 40 wounded
The attack, allegedly carried out by an F-15 squadron from Saudi Arabia, left 50 casualties between wounded and killed, the Houthis claimed.
Fatah moves to launch Palestinian national dialogue as divisions persist ahead of election
Fatah agreed to begin discussions in Egypt with other Palestinian factions ahead of elections in November and reaffirmed the desire for Palestinians in Gaza and East Jerusalem to participate.
Why Iran's new push for a deal to end the war appears to be stalling - analysis
Iran proposed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a seven-day ceasefire, but the US seems uninterested as it wants something more to show from six months of conflict.
Iran's IRGC claims to have seized US autonomous underwater vehicle in Strait of Hormuz
Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia added that Iran was ready for confrontation and to inflict greater damage on the US.
Syrian Fly Dar Airlines becomes first to receive air operator certification since fall of Assad
The certificate was presented on Thursday, September 24, during a ceremony at the authority’s headquarters in Damascus. The event was attended by Omar al-Hosari, head of the Civil Aviation Authority.
