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2026 Iran War: 2026-09-22

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 14 updates Last updated 16:05 UTC
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Trump tells UNGA he may destroy Iran or strike a deal

At the UN General Assembly, President Donald Trump said Iran rejected a US offer of economic cooperation in exchange for ending its nuclear program and support for armed groups, calling that refusal a "big mistake." He claimed Operation Epic Fury sank all 159 Iranian navy ships and destroyed much of Iran's air force, radar and missile production, while saying he still faces a choice between a deal that lets Iran rebuild or destroying the Islamic Republic. Iranian officials have not issued an immediate point-by-point rebuttal of the speech claims.
B92 / UNGA coverage
16:04 UTC

Trump said to want UNGA meeting with Iranian officials if conditions allow

A US official told CNN that President Trump told advisers he wants a meeting with Iranian officials in New York for the UN General Assembly if the right conditions are met. Nothing is scheduled. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UN envoy Mike Waltz said Washington remains open to talks aimed at ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon, while noting uncertainty over whether New York-based Iranian officials speak for Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
CNN via B92
16:03 UTC

US grants Araghchi Diplomatic Security detail in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asked the State Department for a US government security detail while attending UNGA in New York. After a threat review, he was granted protection from the Diplomatic Security Service, according to War Monitors and Middle East Spectator. Araghchi also met EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on the sidelines.
War Monitors / Middle East Spectator
16:03 UTC

Pezeshkian leaves Tehran for UNGA with Algiers refuel stop

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed Tehran for New York to attend the UN General Assembly, with a brief refueling stop in Algiers. Middle East Spectator said he met Algeria's Interior Minister Said Sayoud during the stopover. The trip follows earlier Tehran meetings on coordination among Islamic countries and Qatari efforts to open a path for US-Iran dialogue.
Middle East Spectator
10:05 UTC

Red alerts reported in Malkia, northern Israel

Middle East Spectator reported red alerts in Malkia in northern Israel. The IDF said details were under review. No independent confirmation of the cause or impact was available at the time of posting.
Middle East Spectator
10:05 UTC

Houthis push for Taizz heights as Trump reportedly scraps Yemen strikes

Al Jazeera reported Houthi forces fighting for the Kahboub Mountains in Taiz and Lahj, heights that overlook the Bab al-Mandeb and Mayyun Island, after earlier gains at Mocha. Middle East Spectator said Ansarallah captured Jabal Rasin west of Al-Turbah, tightening pressure on the last road into Taizz. The New York Times, cited by Al Jazeera, said Trump ordered then called off US air attacks on the Houthis at the last minute on Sunday.
Al Jazeera / Middle East Spectator
10:04 UTC

Pezeshkian meets Pakistani minister as Qatar pushes US-Iran talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hosted Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran, saying US pressure was driving closer coordination among Islamic countries. Qatar said it is working with Pakistan to open a path for dialogue between Tehran and Washington. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York for UNGA after a stop in Doha, while Trump told Fox News he was weighing options from wiping Iran out to making a deal.
Al Jazeera
10:04 UTC

G7 foreign ministers demand Houthis halt strikes on Saudi Arabia

G7 foreign ministers meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly condemned continued Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and urged an immediate end to attacks on civilian shipping. They also called on Iran to stop arming the group, saying such support violates past UN Security Council resolutions and risks wider instability.
Al Jazeera
10:04 UTC

UK agrees to refuel Saudi jets against Houthi attacks

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the RAF will provide time-limited, defensive air-to-air refuelling for Saudi aircraft after Riyadh requested help against Houthi missile and drone strikes. UK officials said the mission will use a Voyager tanker and will not support offensive strikes into Yemen. The move comes as Houthi forces expand control near the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb.
Al Jazeera
05:05 UTC

UKMTO says second vessel hit by projectile debris in Strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency reported that a second vessel was struck by debris from an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Al Jazeera highlighted the notice in its Iran war live updates on Sept. 22. Details on damage, casualties and the vessel's identity were not immediately published.
Al Jazeera / UKMTO
05:05 UTC

IRGC says US and Israel must accept withdrawal from the region

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the United States and Israel must accept the region's freedom from what it called their vile and criminal presence. The statement led Al Jazeera's Sept. 22 Iran war live blog. Separately, US UN envoy Mike Waltz again said President Trump remains determined that Iran never acquire a nuclear weapon and that talks remain possible if Tehran returns in good faith.
Al Jazeera
05:05 UTC

Iraq to ban newly sanctioned Iranian airlines from Wednesday, AFP reports

Iraq will bar newly sanctioned Iranian airlines from landing or taking off starting Wednesday, AFP reported, following US pressure tied to secondary aviation sanctions. The move comes a day before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's stated Sept. 23 deadline for grounding Iranian carriers worldwide under Operation Economic Outcast. Enforcement details beyond Iraqi airspace were not specified.
Middle East Spectator / AFP
05:05 UTC

Iran-linked channels claim MQ-1C Gray Eagle shot down over Hormuz

Middle East Spectator reported that Iranian air defenses shot down another US MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone over the Strait of Hormuz and later said the IRGC released related footage. There was no immediate confirmation from the US military or major wire services at the time of posting. WarEcho is recording the claim as unverified pending official response.
Middle East Spectator
05:05 UTC

OSINT: more than 25 US refueling aircraft seen at Al-Udeid in Qatar

Middle East Spectator said more than 25 refueling aircraft were parked at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, describing it as the highest count since February 2026 before the Iran war began. The channel said the aircraft were dispersed to reduce vulnerability to Iranian missile strikes. The report has not been confirmed by US Central Command.
Middle East Spectator