Middle East Minute by AL-MONITOR

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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.
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  Oil rises as US-Iran strikes escalate 02.09.2026 3min

  Germany tested an Israeli ballistic missile system and Egypt is eyeing stronger military ties with China during President Xi Jinping’s visit. 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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  China’s Xi visits Egypt 01.09.2026 4min

  Violence in southern Syria is escalating and Israel is facing growing pressure over settler attacks on Palestinians. 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 at UAE, Jordan after US strikes in Hormuz 31.08.2026 3min

  Israel signed a historic defense deal with Greece while Iranian, Russian and Chinese leaders convened at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. 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 trailing in polls 28.08.2026 4min

  Iran is signaling it is open to diplomacy, and Israel is frustrated with the Hezbollah disarmament process in Lebanon. 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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  Visa payments resume in Syria 27.08.2026 3min

  The US designated the British activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, and the Qatari foreign minister is visiting Tehran as part of a diplomatic push. 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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  Kurdish-led SDF dissolves in Syria 26.08.2026 3min

  A major UAE delegation arrived in Lebanon, and Iran and Oman discussed plans to remove mines in 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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  Gulf, Turkey welcome US removing Syria terror designation 25.08.2026 3min

  China warned it may respond as the US announces new economic pressure on Iran, while Pakistan reported progress in talks toward ending the war. 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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  Pakistan army chief in Iran for talks 24.08.2026 3min

  The Iranian currency hit a new low against the dollar as Tehran threatens ships it said violated its rules for crossing 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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  Syrian Kurds say integration complete 21.08.2026 3min

  China criticized US President Donald Trump's economic war threat against Iran and Tunisians protested against poor services in the country. 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 rejects Trump’s economic warfare threat 20.08.2026 4min

  Saudi Arabia is pushing Iraq to take action against Iran-backed militias and Syria’s top diplomat made a rare visit to Pakistan. 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 Ghalibaf visits Iraq 19.08.2026 4min

  The UAE halted trade ties with Iran after a missile attack and NATO said it is ready to defend Europe against potential Iranian attacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.