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Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctions

Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports suspend flights as US ramps up pressure on Iran's aviation sector.

🔴 Live: Yemen's president calls on his people to mobilise against Iran-backed Houthis

Iran: Video of sexual assault during arrest illustrates common police abuse · Global Voices

A video broadcast in mid-September, showing Iranian police officers beating and sexually harassing a teenager during his arrest, provoked a wave of outrage in Iran. This type of abuse is not uncommon during interrogations, but these images are a new visual evidence.

'Iran has dragged us into this conflict,' top Emirati diplomat Anwar Gargash says

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Anwar Gargash, senior diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said Iran "has dragged us into this conflict", after the UAE was "the target of 3,300 missiles and drones" fired by Iran. After US President Donald Trump said he could either negotiate with or "obliterate" Iran, Gargash warned that the "current situation of no war, no peace is not sustainable".

Iranian President Pezeshkian brought a diplomatic tone to New York for UNGA. What did his remarks signal?

Iran's president used his trip to New York this week for the UN General Assembly to signal openness to talks over the nuclear dispute. However, the chances of a major breakthrough on the war remain low.

What’s in Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Tehran’s offer comes as high fuel prices put pressure on Trump ahead of the US midterm elections.

UN General Assembly live: Leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan to speak

The US-Israel war on Iran continues to take centre stage as the UNGA enters its fourth day.

Iran pitches seven-day roadmap to end conflict with US

Tehran seeks rapid implementation failed ceasefire deal, offering to open Hormuz if regional conflicts halted.

Rising malnutrition in Nigeria as US war on Iran raises food costs

The war on Iran is raising the cost of living in Nigeria.

China wants the end of the war against Iran, but not the way Trump wants it

Beijing could pressure Tehran to resume negotiations, but analysts believe it is unlikely that it will stop buying Iranian oil.

Live: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan gather after the Huthie attacks

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an emergency meeting as part of their joint defence agreement to discuss ways to support Riyadh targeted by Iran-supported Huthis rebel attacks. They reported firing dozens of missiles and drones at Saudi targets on Thursday. Iraq and Lebanon are expected Friday at the UN rostrum, which is holding its General Assembly in New York. Follow our direct.

Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil

The foreign secretary stresses "the UK's unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community".

U.S. crude oil falls nearly 8% for the week after Tehran and Washington hold talks at the U.N.

Iran has asked the U.S. to meet the same conditions laid out in the June 17 memorandum of understanding, Iran's foreign minister said.

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and restart nuclear talks

The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning.

Oil prices jump after Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Saudi facilities

Brent crude tops $106 a barrel after Iran-aligned rebel group claims to have successfully attacked Aramco facilities.

Trump praises US-China friendship at state dinner with Xi Jinping

The two superpowers seek greater dialogue despite differences over issues such as Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade.

UAE bars Iranian airlines as US sanctions squeeze Iran’s aviation sector

UAE joins Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan in restricting access to Iranian airlines.

Live: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to hold urgent meeting over Houthi attacks

​Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will hold an urgent, high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the Gulf kingdom amid attacks by Yemen's Houthis, the Saudi foreign ministry said Friday. In New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News that it was up to the US to choose whether to end the Iran war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Iran war live: Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani army chiefs plan urgent meeting

Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani army chiefs invoke Mecca pact for urgent talks over Houthi attacks.

Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting

Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.