Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UN General Assembly
Iran’s President Pezeshkian has arrived in New York to attend and speak at the UN General Assembly.
Iran and its allies have the ability to target Gulf cities, oil facilities and shipping routes,
As a result, there is real tension between the US and its Gulf partners, who want greater control over the security of critical energy routes. These Arab nations are seeking US guarantees, particularly given that they host US forces.
Trump threatens Iran again as Witkoff, Araghchi meet in New York
- President Donald Trump has told reporters at the UN that US officials had a “very good” three-hour meeting on Tuesday with the Iranian delegation at the UN General Assembly.
- Iranian state media says Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Steve Witkoff met in New York.
- Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud says the Houthis’ attempted targeting of Mecca violates the sanctity of holy sites and provokes Muslims worldwide.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi tells US media Iran has not allowed Iraqi tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, adding Iraq has lost $60bn in revenue since the US-Israel war began.





























