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21 daily readouts, September 16, 2026 to October 6, 2026, newest first. Each opens with numbered key points, then the items by press.
October 2026
Haberturk reported that Hakan Fidan, Turkey's foreign minister, and Yaşar Güler, defense minister, participated in a Riyadh meeting of the Makkah Agreement strategic political and defense committee; Entekhab reported the committee agreed to activate "collective deterrent measures" and Yeni Safak reported members decided on rapid deployment and integration of forces.
Ham-Mihan reported a Qatari package has been submitted to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, while Iran International and Al-Ahram said Tehran views U.S. responses as focused on the nuclear file and prioritizes the Strait of Hormuz in diplomacy.
Mizan and Entekhab reported Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran presented in New York a proposal to end the war that, if implemented, could restore transit through the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days. Donya-e-Eqtesad reported he said a new path to build trust with Gulf states has begun.
Entekhab and Mehr reported Iran is preparing a broader, more powerful response if US military attacks resume, with senior commanders reviewing plans to expand potential targets and allied groups ordered to be ready, while keeping diplomatic channels open.
Entekhab quoted UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric saying the UN did not set a time limit on Iran's New York delegation visas and that indirect contacts via Qatar between Tehran and Washington have occurred and are hoped to continue.
IRNA reported that Foreign Minister Araghchi presented his New York trip report and an "American side" proposal to President Pezeshkian, while Shargh and Etemad said indirect talks with the United States entered a new phase amid study of Washington's response, Asharq Al-Awsat reported internal disagreement over sequencing.
September 2026
Entekhab reported that Abbas Araghchi received the U.S. response to the "seven-day plan" and will discuss it in Tehran today, and Entekhab added Araghchi met Qatari mediators in Doha last night; N12 also said talks made almost no progress.
ILNA reported Reuters said Tehran and the United States are separately holding mediated talks aimed at revising Iran's seven day proposal; Shargh quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying Qatar is expected to deliver Washington's response as early as tomorrow.
IRNA reported Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told a U.S. media outlet that Tehran would allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz if Washington carries out certain specified measures.
IRNA reported the President said talks are ongoing via intermediaries including Qatar and Pakistan and that the United States must now respond, with Iranian officials awaiting an official reply, according to Asharq Al-Awsat and Al-Ahram.
Entekhab and Al-Quds reported Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days once the United States accepts Iran’s proposed plan, with Mehr noting Oman held consultations on the issue.
Anadolu reported thousands protested Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in New York during the UN General Assembly, Hurriyet reported Turkey issued a third secretary level reply to Netanyahu, and Davar reported his speech focused mainly on Iran and its nuclear program.
BBC Persian reported that two senior IRGC ground forces commanders, Brigadier General Hossein Zarifi and Major Ahmad Harati Zera'ati, were killed in an armed clash in Saravan on 1 Mehr (September 23).
Anadolu and Hurriyet reported that Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Erakçi and other Iranian officials met in New York with US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Witkoff confirming prolonged talks on the sidelines of the UN, according to Israel Hayom and Anadolu.
Mehr reported the IRGC spokesman said a new weapon was tested in an operational trial against a US aircraft carrier, and Walla quoted an IRGC spokesman warning that another US strike would change the "weapons and the geography of the war".
IRNA reported that the IRGC aerospace defense system intercepted and destroyed an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz and described the aircraft as a "hostile" American unmanned aerial vehicle.
IRNA, Anadolu and Walla reported that Iran's National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said seven conditions for starting negotiations with the United States have been conveyed and that Tehran is awaiting a response.
Iran International reported that Reuters said allied leaders have voiced doubts about Donald Trump's management of the conflict with Iran as he prepares to address the United Nations this week.
Anadolu reported that the US issued visas allowing senior Iranian officials and members of its diplomatic delegation to travel to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly despite ongoing regional fighting.
IRNA reported that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Middle East developments and called for readiness for high-level engagements.
Al-Akhbar reported that the municipality of Bint Jbeil documented more than 80% destruction between 2023 and 2026, including 5,000 housing units, leaving large parts of the city uninhabitable.