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2026 Iran War: 2026-09-26

Saturday, September 26, 2026 7 updates Last updated 16:06 UTC
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Iran SNSC denies planned military response to flight bans

Iran's Supreme National Security Council said it is not planning military moves over recent aerial restrictions on Iranian flights, according to state media and Middle East Spectator. The council said talks to lift the bans continue and mentioned possible non-military responses at some regional airports if needed.
Middle East Spectator / Iranian state media
16:05 UTC

Pezeshkian tells Al Jazeera Iran no longer trusts talks with Washington

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Al Jazeera that Tehran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States after previous talks were followed by attacks and sanctions. He said Qatar and Pakistan are still relaying Iran's messages on the seven-day Hormuz roadmap and June MoU, while awaiting a US reply.
Al Jazeera
10:04 UTC

CENTCOM says it redirected 122 commercial vessels under Iran blockade rules

US Central Command said it redirected 122 commercial vessels to enforce compliance with the US naval blockade against Iran, according to Al Jazeera's live updates. The move underscores continued US pressure on Iran-linked shipping while Hormuz diplomacy remains stalled.
US Central Command via Al Jazeera
10:04 UTC

WSJ: Trump rejects Iran seven-day Hormuz plan, expects strikes after midterms

Unnamed US officials told The Wall Street Journal that President Trump ruled out Iran's seven-day roadmap to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and told aides he expects a new bombing campaign after the November midterm elections. Al Jazeera and B92 reported the same WSJ readout. Washington has not issued a public response; mediated talks via Qatar continue.
Wall Street Journal via Al Jazeera / B92
10:04 UTC

State Department: door to Iran diplomacy remains open

US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott told Al Jazeera the door to diplomacy with Iran has been open since the beginning and said it is not Washington that has stopped talks. The comment came as Iran presses a seven-day Hormuz reopening plan and US officials privately dismiss the offer.
Al Jazeera
00:30 UTC Breaking

WSJ: Trump rejects Iran ceasefire plan, expects renewed bombing after midterms

The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump has rejected Iran's ceasefire demands and expects to resume bombing after the US midterm elections. Bloomberg and The Times of Israel separately confirmed the WSJ exclusive. Iran's seven-day Hormuz/MoU proposal had been presented by Foreign Minister Araghchi in New York.
Wall Street Journal via Middle East Spectator
20:40 UTC

Iranian officials tell Reuters: no nuclear concessions even if Hormuz deal reached

Iranian officials told Reuters that Tehran will not compromise on its nuclear program, even if a deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz. The stance contrasts with President Pezeshkian's UN-week comments about returning to the MoU and openness to IAEA inspections. Middle East Spectator flagged the Reuters readout as contradicting Pezeshkian's earlier messaging.
Reuters via Middle East Spectator