Daily Readout
Friday, September 18, 2026
Key Points
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.
Based on: Anadolu
Anadolu reported that Gaza's Kuwait Sahara Hospital will suspend most health services and restrict operations to emergencies after a halt in fuel supply affected its operations.
Based on: Anadolu
Hurriyet reported that the US Treasury Department added crypto exchange BitBank and several associated individuals and entities to its sanctions list, citing an accusation they helped Iran evade sanctions.
Based on: Hurriyet
Hurriyet reported that the navies of Israel and Greece conducted a joint maritime exercise in the Mediterranean, with two Israeli missile craft and two Greek frigates participating.
Based on: Hurriyet
Yeni Akit reported that the State Department notified Congress it had approved a $24.3 billion sale to Saudi Arabia that would supply 48 F35 fighter jets and 49 engines.
Based on: Yeni Akit
Asharq Al-Awsat reported that the United States again denied visas to Palestinian Authority and PLO officials, preventing Mahmoud Abbas from attending the UN General Assembly for a second year.
Based on: Asharq Al-Awsat
Each point restates what the named outlets reported. It is not an MEF finding on whether the report is accurate.
Turkish Press
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Reported:
Anadolu reported that the US issued visas allowing senior Iranian officials and diplomats to travel to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly amid the ongoing conflict.
Machine translationUS grants visa to high-ranking Iranian officials for UN General Assembly despite war
ABD, savaşa rağmen İranlı üst düzey hükümet yetkililerine BM Genel Kurulu için vize verdi
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Reported:
Anadolu reported that Gaza's Kuwait Sahara Hospital will suspend most health services and limit operations to emergencies due to a halt in fuel supply.
Machine translationGaza's Kuwait Sahara Hospital: Most services suspended due to fuel supply cut
Gazze'deki Kuveyt Sahra Hastanesi: Yakıt tedarikinin kesilmesi nedeniyle hizmetlerin çoğu askıya alınıyor
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Reported:
Hurriyet reported that the US Treasury Department placed BitBank and several linked individuals and companies on its sanctions list, saying they aided Iran's sanctions evasion.
Machine translationUS imposes sanctions on crypto exchange BitBank
ABD'den kripto para borsası BitBank'a yaptırım
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Reported:
Hurriyet reported that the navies of Israel and Greece held a joint drill in the Mediterranean involving two Israeli missile vessels and two Greek frigates.
Machine translationIsrael and Greece conduct joint naval exercise in the Mediterranean
İsrail ve Yunanistan donanmalarından Akdeniz'de ortak tatbikat
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Numbers:
Yeni Akit reported that the State Department notified Congress it had authorized a $24.3 billion package including 48 F35 fighters and 49 engines for Saudi Arabia.
Machine translationUS approves sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia
ABD, Suudi Arabistan'a 48 adet F-35 satışını onayladı
Arab Press
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Reported:
Al-Akhbar reported that the Paris conference on Lebanon's south faces a test over whether a strengthened state presence ensures Israeli withdrawal.
Machine translationParis conference faces a test from the South | The security zone: a bargaining chip or a new Israeli doctrine?
مؤتمر باريس أمام اختبار الجنوب | المنطقة الأمنية: ورقة تفاوض أم عقيدة إسرائيلية جديدة؟
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Reported:
Al-Akhbar reported that the government postponed discussion of a proposal to establish a European civilian and military mission in Lebanon.
Machine translationThe government postpones discussion of a proposal for a European mission
الحكومة تؤجّل البحث في اقتراح بعثة أوروبية
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Reported:
Al-Akhbar reported that, amid regional contacts, bin Salman has proposed a truce and dialogue with "Ansar Allah" over Yemen's conflict.
Machine translationAfter American, Egyptian and Turkish advice.. bin Salman asks for dialogue with "Ansar Allah"
بعد نصائح أميركية ومصرية وتركية... ابن سلمان يطلب الحوار مع «أنصار الله»
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In their words:
Asharq Al-Awsat quoted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard as saying an oil tanker flying Togo's flag was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.
Machine translation"The Revolutionary Guard" announces targeting an oil tanker flying Togo's flag in the Strait of Hormuz
«الحرس الثوري» يعلن استهداف ناقلة نفط ترفع علم توغو في مضيق هرمز
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Reported:
Asharq Al-Awsat reported that the US again denied visas to Palestinian Authority and PLO officials, preventing Mahmoud Abbas attending the UN General Assembly.
Machine translationWashington prevents Abbas from attending the General Assembly for the second year
واشنطن تمنع عباس من حضور الجمعية العامة للسنة الثانية
Items by Region Discussed
Iran and the Gulf Waters (3)
Israel and the Palestinians (4)
- Gaza's Kuwait Sahara Hospital: Most services suspended due to fuel supply cut
- Israel and Greece conduct joint naval exercise in the Mediterranean
- Paris conference faces a test from the South | The security zone: a bargaining chip or a new Israeli doctrine?
- Washington prevents Abbas from attending the General Assembly for the second year
Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq (2)
Arabian Peninsula (3)
Turkey (1)
Egypt and North Africa (1)
United States, Europe, and Russia (6)
- US grants visa to high-ranking Iranian officials for UN General Assembly despite war
- US imposes sanctions on crypto exchange BitBank
- US approves sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia
- The government postpones discussion of a proposal for a European mission
- After American, Egyptian and Turkish advice.. bin Salman asks for dialogue with "Ansar Allah"
- Washington prevents Abbas from attending the General Assembly for the second year