Daily Readout
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Key Points
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.
Based on: Anadolu, Hurriyet, Israel Hayom, Al-Bayan
Ham-Mihan reported that Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met Steve Witkoff on the UN sidelines at US request to set out Tehran's terms for resuming traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and Donya-e-Eqtesad reported Baghaei said Qatar mediated transmission of conditions including ending hostilities, lifting maritime restrictions and returning frozen assets.
Based on: Ham-Mihan, Donya-e-Eqtesad, Walla
Kayhan reported the IRGC conducted an operational test of a new weapon claiming it could target a US aircraft carrier while Halk TV cited Iran’s General Staff characterizing US UN threats as a sign of desperation, amid wider regional tensions including Houthi attacks reported by N12.
ISNA reported Macron said France is prepared to join a "defensive" mission in the Strait of Hormuz while avoiding confrontation with Iran. Karar reported he urged action on Gaza and the West Bank, and Israel Hayom said the Prime Minister's Office accused him of "erasing the blood of the murdered".
Based on: ISNA, Karar, Israel Hayom
Each point restates what the named outlets reported. It is not an MEF finding on whether the report is accurate.
Iranian Press
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Reported:
Ham-Mihan reported that Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met Steve Witkoff on the UN sidelines after a US request to present Iran's terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Machine translationIran's Strict Conditions for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz in Meeting with US Representative
شروط قاطع ایران برای بازگشایی تنگه هرمز در دیدار با نماینده آمریکا
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In their words:
ISNA quoted President Emmanuel Macron as saying France is ready to participate in a "defensive" operation in the Strait of Hormuz while avoiding confrontation with Iran.
Machine translationMacron: France ready to support 'defensive operation' in the Strait of Hormuz
ماکرون: فرانسه آماده حمایت از «عملیات دفاعی» در تنگه هرمز است
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Reported:
Kayhan reported the IRGC spokesperson said an operational test of a new weapon against a US aircraft carrier was conducted, withholding technical details.
Machine translationSuccessful test of IRGC's new weapon for targeting US aircraft carrier
تست موفق سلاح جدید سپاه برای هدف قرار دادن ناو هواپیمابر آمریکا
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Reported:
Donya-e-Eqtesad reported Baghaei said Iran conveyed conditions to the US via Qatari mediation including ending the war, lifting blockades and returning assets.
Machine translationIran's conditions conveyed to the US/ Baghaei: Interaction with the American side was through Qatari mediation
ابلاغ شروط ایران به آمریکا/ بقائی: تعامل با طرف آمریکایی از طریق میانجی قطری بود
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In their words:
ILNA quoted the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission spokesperson saying a new leader could issue a fatwa on nuclear weapons if conditions change.
Machine translationNew leadership can issue new fatwa on nuclear weapons / Those who only propose military or diplomatic solutions are responsible for the consequences of their words
رهبری جدید می‌توانند درباره سلاح هسته‌ای فتوای جدید بدهند/ آنهایی که فقط راه‌حل نظامی یا دیپلماسی را مطرح می‌کنند، مسئول عواقب حرف‌هایشان باشند
Turkish Press
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Reported:
Anadolu reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met in New York with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, saying it occurred "at the insistence of US officials".
Machine translationIran State Television: Foreign Minister Abbas Erakçi met with Trump's special representatives Witkoff and Kushner
İran Devlet Televizyonu: Dışişleri Bakanı Erakçi Trump'ın özel temsilcileri Witkoff ve Kushner ile görüştü
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Reported:
Anadolu reported that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said backing a two state solution for Palestinians and Israelis must include concrete actions rather than only statements.
Machine translationGuterres: Support for the two-state solution must go beyond words
Guterres: İki devletli çözüme verilen destek sözlerin ötesine geçmelidir
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Reported:
Hurriyet reported that US President Donald Trump said American officials met for about three hours with members of an Iranian delegation in New York.
Machine translationTrump announced: US officials met with Iranian delegation
Trump duyurdu: ABD'li yetkililer İran heyetiyle görüştü
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In their words:
Halk TV reported that Iran's General Staff said President Trump's United Nations speech, including a "bombing Iran" threat, showed desperation.
Machine translationIran's response to Trump's UN speech: a sign of his desperation
İran'dan Trump'ın BM konuşmasına yanıt: Çaresizliğinin göstergesi
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Reported:
Karar reported that French President Emmanuel Macron told the UN General Assembly the international community cannot remain inactive over Gaza and the West Bank.
Machine translationMacron's Gaza appeal at the UN podium: We cannot remain inactive
Macron’dan BM kürsüsünde Gazze çağrısı: Hareketsiz kalmaya devam edemeyiz
Israeli Press
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In their words:
Israel Hayom reported that Witkoff said he held extended talks with an Iranian delegation via intermediaries during the UN General Assembly and that Trump warned of striking Mount Makoush.
Machine translationWitkoff confirms: "We held prolonged talks with the Iranian delegation"
ויטקוף מאשר: "ניהלנו שיחות ממושכות עם המשלחת האיראנית"
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Reported:
N12 reported the Iranian foreign minister met US envoys Witkoff and Kushner in New York and presented Tehran's conditions for ending the war.
Machine translationOn the way to resuming negotiations? The meeting between the US and Iran, and the conditions Tehran set
בדרך לחידוש המשא ומתן? הפגישה בין ארה"ב לאיראן - והתנאים שהציבה טהראן
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Reported:
Walla reported a senior Iranian official told Kyodo Tehran offered to open the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days if Washington lifts the blockade.
Machine translationIran offers to open the Strait of Hormuz - and Ghalibaf threatens: "Diplomacy is not surrender"
איראן מציעה לפתוח את מצר הורמוז - וקאליבאף מאיים: "דיפלומטיה אינה כניעה"
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Reported:
N12 reported that Houthi forces increased strikes against Saudi Arabia and that satellite photos show damage to Aramco tanks close to the capital airport.
Machine translationThe Houthis' escalation, the footage, and the concern: "They rely on Iranian strategic depth, the danger is great"
ההסלמה של החות'ים, התיעודים - והחשש: "נשענים על עומק אסטרטגי איראני, הסכנה גדולה"
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In their words:
Israel Hayom reported the Prime Minister's Office accused Macron of "erasing the blood of the murdered" in response to his UN remarks about Hamas.
Machine translationPrime Minister's Office against Macron: "Ignorance is not an excuse for erasing the blood of the murdered"
לשכת רה״מ נגד מקרון: ״בורות אינה תירוץ למחיקת דמם של הנרצחים״
Arab Press
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Reported:
Al-Ahram reported that Trump urged countries to adopt comprehensive sanctions and said he expected a deal after the November 3 congressional elections.
Machine translationTrump calls on the world to impose a full blockade on Iran. and expects an agreement after the congressional elections
ترامب يدعو العالم لفرض حصار كامل على إيران.. ويتوقع اتفاقا بعد انتخابات الكونجرس
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Reported:
Al-Ahram reported that G7 leaders condemned Houthi attacks and that Britain and France will provide defensive support to Saudi Arabia.
Machine translationRed Crescent convoys continue to flow toward Gaza
قوافل الهلال الأحمر تواصل التدفق نحو غزة
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Reported:
Asharq Al-Awsat reported that the Iranian president arrived in New York ahead of his UN General Assembly appearance.
Machine translationThe Iranian president arrives in New York
الرئيس الإيراني يصل إلى نيويورك
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Numbers:
Al-Quds reported that Palestinian authorities warned of a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza with unemployment at 85% and thousands of buildings at collapse risk.
Machine translationWarnings of a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza: unemployment exceeds 85% and thousands of buildings face collapse risk
تحذيرات من كارثة إنسانية بغزة: البطالة تتخطى 85% وآلاف المباني تواجه خطر الانهيار
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In their words:
Al-Bayan quoted the King of Jordan as saying some actors are seeking to remove the Palestinian presence and that Jordan will defend its security.
Machine translationKing of Jordan: There are attempts to erase the Palestinian presence. and Jordan will protect its security
ملك الأردن: هناك محاولات لمحو الوجود الفلسطيني.. والأردن سيحمي أمنه
Items by Region Discussed
Iran and the Gulf Waters (13)
- Iran's Strict Conditions for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz in Meeting with US Representative
- Macron: France ready to support 'defensive operation' in the Strait of Hormuz
- Successful test of IRGC's new weapon for targeting US aircraft carrier
- Iran's conditions conveyed to the US/ Baghaei: Interaction with the American side was through Qatari mediation
- Iran State Television: Foreign Minister Abbas Erakçi met with Trump's special representatives Witkoff and Kushner
- Trump announced: US officials met with Iranian delegation
- Iran's response to Trump's UN speech: a sign of his desperation
- Witkoff confirms: "We held prolonged talks with the Iranian delegation"
- On the way to resuming negotiations? The meeting between the US and Iran, and the conditions Tehran set
- Iran offers to open the Strait of Hormuz - and Ghalibaf threatens: "Diplomacy is not surrender"
- The Houthis' escalation, the footage, and the concern: "They rely on Iranian strategic depth, the danger is great"
- Trump calls on the world to impose a full blockade on Iran. and expects an agreement after the congressional elections
- The Iranian president arrives in New York
Israel and the Palestinians (7)
- Guterres: Support for the two-state solution must go beyond words
- Macron's Gaza appeal at the UN podium: We cannot remain inactive
- Witkoff confirms: "We held prolonged talks with the Iranian delegation"
- Prime Minister's Office against Macron: "Ignorance is not an excuse for erasing the blood of the murdered"
- Red Crescent convoys continue to flow toward Gaza
- Warnings of a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza: unemployment exceeds 85% and thousands of buildings face collapse risk
- King of Jordan: There are attempts to erase the Palestinian presence. and Jordan will protect its security
Arabian Peninsula (3)
United States, Europe, and Russia (14)
- Iran's Strict Conditions for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz in Meeting with US Representative
- Macron: France ready to support 'defensive operation' in the Strait of Hormuz
- Successful test of IRGC's new weapon for targeting US aircraft carrier
- Iran's conditions conveyed to the US/ Baghaei: Interaction with the American side was through Qatari mediation
- Iran State Television: Foreign Minister Abbas Erakçi met with Trump's special representatives Witkoff and Kushner
- Trump announced: US officials met with Iranian delegation
- Iran's response to Trump's UN speech: a sign of his desperation
- Macron's Gaza appeal at the UN podium: We cannot remain inactive
- Witkoff confirms: "We held prolonged talks with the Iranian delegation"
- On the way to resuming negotiations? The meeting between the US and Iran, and the conditions Tehran set
- Iran offers to open the Strait of Hormuz - and Ghalibaf threatens: "Diplomacy is not surrender"
- Prime Minister's Office against Macron: "Ignorance is not an excuse for erasing the blood of the murdered"
- Trump calls on the world to impose a full blockade on Iran. and expects an agreement after the congressional elections
- Red Crescent convoys continue to flow toward Gaza