Middle East Minute by AL-MONITOR

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  Egypt and Ethiopia expel diplomats 02.10.2026 3Min.

  The US sent more naval forces to the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia accused the Houthis of targeting Medina, which the group denied. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Syria and Hezbollah held talks in Turkey: Report 01.10.2026 4Min.

  The UAE pledged to investigate the circumstances surrounding the FlyDubai flight to Israel, and Iran-backed militias in Iraq said they are not bound by a timetable on disarmament.Editor's note: This podcast was updated on Oct. 1, 2026 to include a denial from the Syrian government regarding the Hezbollah meeting.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Flydubai flight bound for Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia 30.09.2026 3Min.

  US troops completed their withdrawal from Iraq, and oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Iran talks falter, IRGC slams Trump 29.09.2026 4Min.

  UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed is visiting Saudi Arabia, and Iraq said flights to and from Iran would resume. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Israel's Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE 28.09.2026 4Min.

  Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is in Washington for talks, and eight Marines were injured in an earlier Iranian attack on a ship in Hormuz.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Trump and Xi talk Iran war 24.09.2026 3Min.

  Turkey agreed to withdraw from a key base in Iraq, and Yemen pleaded for US help in the fight against the Iran-backed Houthis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Trump touts 'momentum' in US-Iran talks 23.09.2026 3Min.

  Jordan's King Abdullah told Al-Monitor discussions with US President Donald Trump and regional leaders were "very good," and Iran flight cancellations are mounting amid a new sanctions threat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  US and Turkey resume F-16 talks 22.09.2026 4Min.

  Saudi Arabia is reportedly resuming operations at its East-West pipeline, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on the UN General Assembly sidelines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  UNGA Middle East preview 21.09.2026 8Min.

  From Al-Monitor Live New York, host Adam Lucente interviews diplomatic correspondent Elizabeth Hagedorn on the Middle East developments surrounding the United Nations General Assembly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  UN says Yemen war displaces 112,000 18.09.2026 3Min.

  The Trump administration approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, and an adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the president will seek a third term. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Israel and Morocco agree to exchange ambassadors 17.09.2026 3Min.

  Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in France for talks on the UN’s peacekeeping force in Lebanon, and Algeria revoked the license of Sky News Arabia amid a growing rift with the UAE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Iran's Araghchi visits China 16.09.2026 3Min.

  Saudi Arabia formally accused Yemen's Houthis of targeting Mecca, and the Trump administration finalized plans for a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Saudi Arabia issues first Mecca alert amid Houthi strikes 15.09.2026 3Min.

  The Houthis seized Yemen's Greater and Lesser Hanish islands, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Egypt amid the regional escalation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Syrians protest rising fuel prices 14.09.2026 4Min.

  Oman announced a regional meeting was cancelled, and Iran said the Houthis are acting independently amid new cross-border strikes between Yemen and Saudi Arabia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Houthis capture Bab al-Mandeb area in Yemen 11.09.2026 3Min.

  Israel said it destroyed Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge, and India gears up to host the BRICS summit amid the intensifying regional conflicts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Yemen’s Houthis capture Red Sea port of Mocha 10.09.2026 3Min.

  Algeria severed relations with the UAE, and a new poll showed Palestinians are losing trust in both Hamas and Fatah. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Iran fires 20 missiles at Jordan 09.09.2026 3Min.

  The price of oil went above $100 after the US and Iran each said they struck numerous vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  12 states including France, UK halt trade with West Bank settlements 08.09.2026 3Min.

  Saudi Arabia said 73 were injured in heavy Houthi attacks, and Israeli strikes in Lebanon left dozens dead ahead of the next round of talks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Israel releases five Lebanese prisoners 04.09.2026 4Min.

  More than 80 have reportedly been killed during intensifying clashes in Yemen and a Saudi AI firm unveiled a new model with Chinese help. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Spain says no evidence Morocco orchestrated migrant crisis 03.09.2026 3Min.

  Iran launched a new wave of strikes on Kuwait and Saudi crude oil exports hit a nine-year low. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.