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Between the straits: The world cannot afford to yield to Iran - opinion

The US and its allies have no alternative but to prove to Iran-backed terror groups that closing straits to influence the global economy and political and operational decisions will not succeed.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.
FILE PHOTO: US Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack speaks to members of media at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.

Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan

Pro-Saudi-backed Yemeni government fighters fire their weapons during what government forces say was an advance against the Iran-backed Houthis, near Dhubab, Taiz Governorate, Yemen, October 5, 2026.

Houthis ramp up missile attacks on Riyadh as Saudi-backed war in Yemen widens

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks during a press conference following the first committee meeting under the joint defense accord, the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in Istanbul, Turkey, August 31, 2026.

Turkey expects no change in Israel's foreign policy after elections, FM Hakan Fidan says


FM Gideon Sa'ar: Sa’ar: Israel cannot base existential decisions on UN majority

“We were in the minority a year ago. We were in the minority two years ago, ten years ago, twenty years ago, and forty years ago,” Sa’ar said.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026

World leaders put Israel at center of UN General Assembly as criticism mounts

Among the most prominent critics were Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Erdogan calls Gaza suffering 'most embarrassing concentration camp' in UNGA speech

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the UNGA that the UNSC must be reformed and called on Israel to end the war in Gaza.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Iran demands US pull sanctions as condition to end war, leaders at UNGA criticize Israel

Iran warns US against attacking after Trump's threats at UN • Iranian President Pezeshkian lands in New York • Trump praises Middle East partners for 'successes' in the region

A handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidential Office shows Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attending a press conference in the capital Tehran, on August 8, 2026.

Winter criticizes Katz's Gaza statements, calls for action over empty threats

"Stop making threats if you don't intend to follow through...it certainly isn't security, and it certainly isn't victory," Winter said. 

Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, September 2, 2026.

Trump’s meeting with Arab states on UN sidelines displays US Mideast strategy during war - analysis

The meeting included leaders from Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as officials from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, the UAE, and other countries.

US President Donald Trump prepares to shake hands during a multilateral meeting with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, US, September 22,

Saudi Arabia turns to Israel as Houthi attacks expose limits of the Mecca Pact - opinion

Houthi strikes are pushing Saudi Arabia and Israel toward unprecedented military and intelligence cooperation.

(From L) TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chat after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 7.

Top 10 best hair transplant clinics in Turkey (last update)

From Istanbul Care to established names, explore what to consider when comparing hair transplant clinics in Turkey.

From Istanbul Care to established names, explore what to consider when comparing hair transplant clinics in Turkey.

Trump denounces Iran as 'terror regime behaving badly,' during UNGA address

UN Sec.-Gen. Guterres opened the UNGA by condemning Hamas's October 7 terror attack and describing Israel's response as "a scale of death and destruction unlike anything I have seen."

US President Donald Trump reacts as he addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Turkey's Erdogan may push for FM Fidan to take over UN Sec.-Gen. role, causing concern in Israel

Sources familiar with the matter told the Post that Erdogan has considered nominating Turkey's foreign minister several times. Turkish officials strongly deny any such plan.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks during a press conference following the first committee meeting under the joint defense accord, the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in Istanbul, Turkey, August 31, 2026.