2026 Iran War: 2026-09-21 — Live Updates

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Trump cancels planned US airstrikes on Yemen after Saudi appeal, NYT reports

Middle East Spectator cited the New York Times saying President Trump cancelled planned US airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen shortly before they were to begin. The package followed an appeal from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but most of Trump's inner circle opposed opening another Middle East front, citing energy insecurity and overextension.

Middle East Spectator / NYT

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Iran FM Araghchi makes quick Doha stopover before UNGA in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a brief stop in Doha before continuing to New York for the UN General Assembly, according to Middle East Spectator citing Fotros Resistance. The stopover comes as Qatar publicly says it is shuttling between Tehran and Washington to revive talks.

Middle East Spectator

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Qatar PM calls US-Israel war on Iran an "earthquake" and urges Gulf security framework

At a UNGA-adjacent event in New York, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the economic and security fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran was an "earthquake" with shock waves beyond the Middle East. He called for a regional framework in which sovereignty is respected and no state permanently threatens another. Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman separately said Doha mediators continue efforts to restart Iran-US talks.

Al Jazeera

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