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Trump returns to the UN, what will he say?
Trump returns to UNGA amid Iran war he started, Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire, and scrutiny of US aims.
UK to refuel Saudi jets to help counter Houthi attacks
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he has agreed to a request for 'defensive' air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets.
Iran war live: IRGC says US, Israel ‘must accept withdrawal’ from region
The IRGC says the US and Israel "must accept the region's freedom from their vile and criminal presence".
US wants to invest $5 bln in restoration of energy in Middle East — WSJ
Under US President Donald Trump’s plan, eight of Washington’s regional partners must contribute an amount matching the US investment to the fund, bringing its total size to $10 bln
The price of supporting Israel has been heavy
The price of supporting Israel has been heavy (machine-translated headline from a Turkish-language source)
Israeli elections 2026: Will Netanyahu launch another attack on Iran before voting day? - BBC News Arabic
Israeli elections 2026: Will Netanyahu launch another attack on Iran before voting day? - BBC News Arabic (machine-translated headline from a Arabic-language source)
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Guam as deployment enters 10th month
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Strike Group 3 pulled into Guam on Saturday for a short logistics stop, officially marking the 10th month of its deployment. The Lincoln left Naval Station North Island in San Diego, California, on Nov. 21, 2025, and joined U.S. Naval forces in the Middle East to support combat operations during the Iran war. “The stop on Naval Base Guam marks CSG-3 personnel’s first return to American soil in nine months, during which personnel will be afforded on-base liberty,” the Navy said. The Lincoln, which is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, arrived with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. and embarked staffs of Carrier Air Wing 9 and Destroyer Squadron 21. The ship went over 260 days without a scheduled port call and faced concerns over mental health and declining morale aboard the ship, with two sailors attempting to jump overboard. Military family members expressed frustration with Navy officials over reported food shortages and concerns over self-harm during a town hall meeting in San Diego, California, in August. A sailor who served aboard the Lincoln during its most recent deployment said access to mental health resources was stymied by weeks-long wait times to see licensed mental health clinicians aboard the ship. The Lincoln left the Middle East shortly after revelations concerning the sailors attempting to jump overboard came to light and was replaced by the USS George Washington in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Sept. 2, 2026, for the second scheduled port call of its deployment. The ship is currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. With its deployment, the Lincoln follows in the footsteps of the USS Gerald R. Ford, which broke the record for the longest post-Vietnam deployment at 326 days when it returned in May from the Middle East. The Lincoln is currently at 304 days. Riley Ceder is a Navy reporter at Military Times, where he covers issues directly affecting service members and their families, as well as breaking news.
Protesters blockade Elbit Systems factory over Israel weapons supply
Nine protesters blocked access to Elbit Systems’ factory in Staffordshire by attaching themselves to five ‘lock-ons’.
Trump approval rating hits career low of 32% amid Iran war, high costs
Republican support for Trump dips to 73 percent, down from 82 percent, as war and inflation concerns dominate polls.
Photos: Gaza’s children return to class in tents and ruins
Gaza children return to classrooms after three years, facing challenges of damaged schools, tents, and scarce supplies.
Trump's 48-Hour Houthi Strike Whiplash Was Triggered By Desire To 'Help His Friend' MbS
Trump's 48-Hour Houthi Strike Whiplash Was Triggered By Desire To 'Help His Friend' MbS President Trump's abrupt Saturday return to the White House from Camp David, where he had been slated to spend the whole weekend, had set off an avalanche of speculation on potential military escalation in the Middle East. The NY Times and Axios are reporting that the Commander-in-Chief was close to a ordering new anti-Houthi intervention but that he backed out, TACOing once again but this time in pretty rapid order. Source: White House "President Trump over the weekend considered ordering a strike against the Houthis in Yemen before deciding to hold off for now, two U.S. officials said," Axios writes Monday. "Trump was caught between wanting to help his friend and ally, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and avoiding getting entangled on a new front in the Middle East." So now the nation stands on the brink of yet a separate Mideast adventure while the Iran conflict has yet to end, this time in Yemen, because Trump desires to "help his friend". But in the end he did not pull the trigger, for now at least. The NY Times on Sunday laid out a wild, whiplash of a fast-paced timeline in terms of decision-making: Mr. Trump had met with advisers just the day before and told them he did not favor strikes. But after speaking with the Saudi crown prince, he reversed himself and told the Pentagon to prepare for airstrikes against the Houthis. But by midday Sunday, the president appeared to have reversed himself again. There would be no U.S. airstrikes against the Houthis — at least not for the time being, according to administration officials. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss military planning. One wonders if Congress might ever be consulted, instead of going to war after a single phone call with 'friends' in Saudi Arabia and Israel? Trump has reportedly been mulling what to do about the Yemen crisis for the last two weeks, especially as the Shia group backed by Tehran has ramped up attacks on Aramco facilities in the kingdom. So far, the White House is only said to have authorized intelligence and targeting assistance. Still, the Houthis keep advancing, regional reports say, after having conquered Yemen's Red Sea coast. To review of some of our Monday morning coverage: Brent crude oil prices are also lower despite news that Donald Trump had cut short a trip to Camp David to return to Washington, reports that Iran had activated its highest military readiness alert amid claims that the US is preparing to resume attacks, Houthi attacks on the Saudi capital Riyadh, and Pentagon Pizza Report activity suggestive of something afoot. All of this was accompanied by fresh alerts for American travelers issued by US embassies across the whole Mideast region. For a little trip down memory lane... Trump mocked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) for Saudi Arabia's security dependence on the US: "He didn't think this was going to happen. He didn't think he'd be kissing my ass. He really didn't." pic.twitter.com/q9vJK76O6X — Glenn Diesen (@Glenn_Diesen) March 28, 2026 Even if Trump were to authorize new direct strikes on Yemen, any purely aerial campaign would be very unlikely to dislodge the Houthis. It could also serve to further divide already stretched-thin US forces and assets in the region. US assets operating over the Gulf area might have to be diverted. The Houthi rebels have already endured literally dozens of major air raids from the US and Israelis stretching back through the Gaza war. The attacks seemed to only embolden them, and now they can put the chokehold on Red Sea shipping at any time they want. Tyler Durden Mon, 09/21/2026 - 14:30
Oil’s sea lanes get tougher to navigate; India must press Iran to ease Hormuz blockade - The Economic Times
Synopsis Sea lane disruptions in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf impact India's oil imports significantly. India faces challenges securing oil from West Asia and Russia due to these maritime blockades. Diplomacy with Iran may be necessary for crucial oil shipments through the Hormuz Strait. Longer shipping routes and increased insurance costs add to India's energy expenses. These ongoing disruptions delay oil restocking and production normalization globally. Listen to this article in summarized format Sea lanes for shipping oil are headed for further disruption with Yemen's Houthis tightening their control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Along with Iran's blockade of the Hormuz Strait, this chokes both points of access to West Asia oil supplies through the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. Some oil can traverse through the Suez Canal. Fully laden tankers from Saudi Arabia must unload some of their fuel into an Egyptian pipeline before they enter the canal and reload after crossing it. This works for shipments to Europe, but tankers headed for Asia must sail around Africa, a 4-wk detour.India buys around 4/5th of its oil from Russia and West Asia. Russian shipments use the Red Sea, while Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the UAE supply India through the Persian Gulf. Iraq and the UAE can't deliver oil through the Red Sea, so India will have to pursue diplomacy with Iran to allow shipments through Hormuz. The Houthis are not stopping Russian shipments, and these could become a replacement for disrupted West Asian supply. Also Read: BRICS+ and the fallout from Trump's energy shocks But Donald Trump now has legislative backing for tariffs against big buyers of Russian oil, which includes India. India's refinery exports to Europe have revived since the EU banned petroleum products sourced from Russian crude. These shipments move through the Red Sea unless security issues force the detour around Africa.Disruption to maritime supply routes affects India excessively because almost all its crude imports and exports of refined petroleum use shipping. The costs of longer routes, higher insurance and tanker turnaround delays add to the already elevated cost of crude oil. The stalemate over reopening the Hormuz Strait and escalation of conflict to the Red Sea pushes back normalisation of oil tanker traffic. This stretches timelines for restocking oil reserves in consuming nations and destocking in producer nations. Unless reserves reach their balance, oil production will remain throttled in West Asia while Russian supply may be affected by US tariff action. Some oil can traverse through the Suez Canal. Fully laden tankers from Saudi Arabia must unload some of their fuel into an Egyptian pipeline before they enter the canal and reload after crossing it. This works for shipments to Europe, but tankers headed for Asia must sail around Africa, a 4-wk detour.India buys around 4/5th of its oil from Russia and West Asia. Russian shipments use the Red Sea, while Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the UAE supply India through the Persian Gulf. Iraq and the UAE can't deliver oil through the Red Sea, so India will have to pursue diplomacy with Iran to allow shipments through Hormuz. The Houthis are not stopping Russian shipments, and these could become a replacement for disrupted West Asian supply. Also Read: BRICS+ and the fallout from Trump's energy shocks But Donald Trump now has legislative backing for tariffs against big buyers of Russian oil, which includes India. India's refinery exports to Europe have revived since the EU banned petroleum products sourced from Russian crude. These shipments move through the Red Sea unless security issues force the detour around Africa.Disruption to maritime supply routes affects India excessively because almost all its crude imports and exports of refined petroleum use shipping. The costs of longer routes, higher insurance and tanker turnaround delays add to the already elevated cost of crude oil. The stalemate over reopening the Hormuz Strait and escalation of conflict to the Red Sea pushes back normalisation of oil tanker traffic. This stretches timelines for restocking oil reserves in consuming nations and destocking in producer nations. Unless reserves reach their balance, oil production will remain throttled in West Asia while Russian supply may be affected by US tariff action. (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. ...more Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Subscribe Now
Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Barrage Targeting Moscow And Energy Sites
Ukrainian forces launched an overnight assault involving more than 1,000 drones across Russia, sending hundreds toward Moscow as the country concluded voting in its parliamentary elections. Moscow’s mayor characterized the barrage as the capital’s “largest ever” drone attack. Damage was reported at the Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya, while strikes in other regions targeted Russian logistics and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the operation utilized a combination of drones and missiles, including Pelican and Flamingo models, aimed at fuel and supply hubs. The strikes coincided with the third and final day of voting for Russia’s State Duma. U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the offensive via Truth Social, writing that “Russia has unfortunately lost control of its diesel oil industry due to its war with Ukraine a large number of their diesel refineries have been blown up and are at least temporarily out of commission this ridiculous and neverending war with Ukraine must be ended the whole world suffers as 25,000 people mostly soldiers are being killed each month what a shame.” The barrage followed Russian attacks inside Ukraine a day earlier, where strikes hit an Orthodox monastery, killing a member of the clergy, while separate strikes in Kyiv killed multiple civilians, including children. The exchange comes as international attention shifts toward the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Zelenskyy is scheduled to address world leaders this week. Ahead of the summit, Zelenskyy posted to social media describing an “important conversation” with Trump, stating: “The peace track is our number one priority. There are ideas for de-escalation steps and for addressing fundamental security issues—energy security, food security, and the protection of human life. We are working together with the American team and are ready to take some really serious steps.” READ: Florida Sen. Moody Urges Air Force To Move Blue Horizons Program From Alabama To Orlando Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage. Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.
Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir demands death penalty for Palestinian who killed
Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir demands death penalty for Palestinian who killed settler
ICC did not revoke arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Galant despite US sanctions
According to ICC acting prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan, the prosecutor's office is guided by "the law and the evidence" and rejects "any attempt to suggest that we have some other ulterior motive"
The Monstrosity of Our Century – The Palestine War and the Last Western Human
The Monstrosity of Our Century – The Palestine War and the Last Western Human (machine-translated headline from a Turkish-language source)
Saudi forces fire more than 130 missiles, shells at northern Yemen in 12 hours — TV
According to sources, populated areas in the Az-Zahir and Haydan districts came under fire
Security Council Press Statement on Escalation in Yemen, Attacks against Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Jérôme Bonnafont (France):
Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears
Repeated blasts at military sites expose the risks facing Syria as it rebuilds its army after years of war.
How an economic squeeze is changing everyday life and work for Iranians
Iran’s government is trying to change some work patterns to help save on fuel and energy amid struggles and shortages.