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Baghaei says Iran is reviewing the U.S. response and restates its conditions
Baghaei said Iran's conditions include halting U.S. hostile actions, ending the war on all fronts, lifting the U.S. naval blockade and economic warfare, and releasing Iranian assets. Iran is reviewing the U.S. response, with key differences remaining.
Iran's foreign ministry says it relayed conditions for reviving talks with the United States
Iran's foreign ministry said it had relayed conditions for reviving talks with the United States. The conditions themselves were not quoted.
U.S. Treasury secretary says 80–90% of Iran's external flights were shut down
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Operation Economic Outcast had shut down 80–90% of external flights from Iran as economic pressure continued.
Mahan Air flight from Tehran lands in Guangzhou despite a U.S. airport threat
A Mahan Air flight from Tehran landed at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on 23 September 2026 despite a U.S. threat to target countries that provide landing facilities or fuel to Iranian airlines. China's foreign ministry said it opposes unilateral sanctions that lack a United Nations Security Council mandate. Separate reports said China would continue to allow Iranian airlines to operate on its territory and that the United States had threatened to cut airports off from the dollar system if they did so.
Cargo vessel hit by unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz; crew evacuated
A cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile. The vessel was on fire and adrift. All crew were evacuated and two casualties were reported. The attacker was not identified.
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US says blockade redirected a dozen ships and boarded two under Iran port closure
The US military said its reimposed naval blockade against Iran continued, with a dozen commercial ships redirected, two disabled and two boarded, while air strikes remained paused.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed after heavy US–Iran exchanges
After heavy missile and drone exchanges, Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz while US forces struck Iranian capabilities used against commercial shipping.