Trump: I will bomb Iran again… time is running out – We will strike on October 3 to 4
US President Trump threatened to bomb Iran unless an agreement is reached between the US and Iran, declaring that the time for a decision regarding the Islamic Republic is approaching. During a White House press conference, reporters asked Trump how he plans to reach a deal with Iran if he considers them "crazy and irrational partners." "Maybe we'll bomb them. We have to make that decision. We will bomb them or make a deal. Time is running out. One way or another, this will end very soon," the American President replied. Trump did not rule out resuming US strikes against Iran on October 3 to 4, 2026, stating he is considering it. On February 28, the US and Israel began striking targets in Iran, to which Iran retaliated with its own strikes. In mid-June, the US and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at launching a peace process. However, three weeks later, a new round of escalation erupted: the US accused Iran of targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, after which both sides resumed trading strikes.
Axios: US Secretary of State Rubio expelled Iranian delegation from the US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded that the Iranian delegation to the UN General Assembly leave New York immediately, reports Axios, citing a source. "US Secretary of State Rubio demanded on Monday that the Iranian delegation to the UN General Assembly leave the country immediately after negotiations reached a deadlock." As noted, this move was an unusual diplomatic rebuke demonstrating deep mistrust between the parties amid a lack of progress in negotiations to resolve the conflict. According to Axios, the Iranian delegation, including the Iranian Foreign Minister, headed to the airport hours after negotiations hit a dead end and flew from New York to Doha. Reuters reported that representatives from Washington and Tehran discussed ways to end the conflict in the Middle East with mediators. Sources specified that further discussions will focus on revisions to the 7-point, 7-day plan presented by Iran to the United States.
Provoking Israel – Netanyahu told United Arab Emirates about activity at Koh Kalang and "Pix X" site in Iran
CNN claims, citing an Israeli source, that during his trip to the United Arab Emirates, Netanyahu provided UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan with new intelligence indicating Iran continues progress on its nuclear program. He provided details regarding new construction at the Koh Kalang facility. Netanyahu stated Israel's assessment is that Iran could launch an attack in the region in the coming weeks. However, Netanyahu's statements come amid an election period in Israel and require careful scrutiny regarding their intent. Netanyahu provided details about new construction at the "Pix X" site, located approximately 225 kilometers south of the Iranian capital of Tehran, which is considered a key site for potential Iranian efforts to rebuild its nuclear program. An Israeli source familiar with the trip told media that the surprise meeting focused heavily on Iran, an area where the two countries have deepened cooperation, including throughout the duration of the current war in Iran.
Iran's Security Council warns UAE over meeting with "Butcher of Gaza" Netanyahu
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Major General Mohsen Rezaei, warned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) about the consequences of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit, stating his secret visit to Abu Dhabi will carry a "heavy cost." Reacting to Netanyahu's visit to the Emirati capital, Mohsen Rezaei wrote on X that just as hosting American military bases failed to bring security to the United Arab Emirates, "hosting the 'Butcher of Gaza' will not bring favorable consequences." "Learn from the last war, stop fueling wars, and stop issuing unfounded claims regarding Iranian islands," Mohsen Rezaei added. Netanyahu's controversial visit came amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates over their role in the latest US-Israeli aggression against Iran, renewed false claims over three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, and expanding ties with the Israeli regime.
IRGC: US losing capacity to react as Iran retains control of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), through spokesman General Mohebbi, states that the United States has not reacted to recent Iranian measures against vessels violating transit regulations in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring Iran's full control over Hormuz. An IRGC spokesman stated that Iranian armed forces took action against several vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz over the last 24 hours, while the transit of certain smaller vessels was also prevented. US military forces did not react to any of these actions. He stated that under current conditions, the United States no longer possesses the military capacity to conduct operations on the scale it did previously. The IRGC spokesman noted that Washington had previously underestimated the Islamic Republic's ability to withstand military pressure, but now understands its military capabilities. "The Americans believed that a mere military presence in the region and a display of their military hardware would be enough to force Iran to surrender," he said, adding that shortly after American forces deployed to the region, "the US president expressed surprise that Iran had not surrendered." The US, he said, is no longer in the same position as in earlier phases of the war, as its forces have suffered significant attrition and its military presence in the region has diminished. According to General Mohebbi, the number of US military bases in the region had been cut roughly in half, while weapons, launchers, and other systems used by American forces suffered significant damage. Describing Iran as emerging victorious from the recent war of US aggression, Mohebbi vowed that the Islamic Republic would turn this victory into "permanent strategic deterrence"across the entire region.
Mohammad-Reza Naqdi (Revolutionary Guards): It is in the Americans' interest to stop their attacks
A senior advisor to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that it would be in the interest of the US to cease aggression against Iran, arguing Washington has already deployed its entire military capability against the Islamic Republic without success. "If the Americans act in accordance with their own interests, they will stop military attacks against us, unless they want to commit suicide," Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Naqdi stated in a televised interview on Wednesday. "That was the full extent of America's capability over the past seven months, and it failed," Naqdi said, referring to what he described as unprovoked US-Israeli aggression against Iran from February 28 to April 7 and subsequent US violations targeting the Islamic Republic. "The American military is what you have seen. It did what it wanted to do and used all its capabilities, and there is nothing beyond that," Naqdi pointed out. The Iranian official contrasted the resources available to both sides, questioning why the United States and the Israeli regime failed. "The military budget of the United States is 100 times larger than ours, and the Zionist regime claims to be the fourth largest power in the world. So why were they defeated, despite possessing all these capabilities?" Naqdi asked, adding that the IRGC's recent letter to the American people focuses on fundamental questions regarding how Iran prevailed.
Hell in the city of Taiz, Yemen – Houthis send Saudi Arabia mercenaries fleeing
Fierce clashes are taking place in Yemen's Taiz province. Saudi mercenaries are fleeing from several areas. The Yemeni army and forces of Ansar Allah or Houthis have launched liberation operations in various parts of the province and the city of Taiz, with heavy clashes reported in eastern Taiz city and in the town of "Al-Tarba," the center of the Al-Shamaiteen district located south of Taiz province. According to reports, mercenaries affiliated with Saudi Arabia in the town of Al-Tarba have fled, and the Al-Shamaiteen district is on the verge of liberation. Sources linked to the Saudi government reported that the Yemeni army and Ansar Allah or Houthis fired at least 4 ballistic missiles at positions of Saudi mercenaries in the town of Al-Tarba. It is worth noting that the city of Taiz is divided into several areas under the control of Houthi government forces and Aden forces (affiliated with Saudi Arabia). According to a BBC report on September 20, the northern and eastern parts of Taiz are mainly under the control of the Houthi government, while the city center is occupied by mercenaries affiliated with Saudi Arabia. To the west and southwest, Yemeni army and Houthiforces have launched heavy attacks and are advancing.
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