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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 5 updates Last updated 05:05 UTC
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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