Trump delayed his endorsement amid disagreements over Iran and Gaza, raising questions about whether his support was a strategic move to influence Netanyahu’s decisions.

With Iraq teetering on the brink of Balkanization and a June 2027 deadline looming to rein in militias, a shadowy private meeting between Trump and al-Zaidy could decide the nation's fate.

The U.S. withheld a visa for TSC Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of the UN General Assembly, testing Washington’s obligations as the organization’s host country.

Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani military leaders met in Riyadh on September 25 to discuss military coordination, intelligence sharing and the integration of their capabilities, as Riyadh seeks stronger support amid escalating Houthi attacks.

After government forces in yemen made gains against the Houthis with heavy Saudi airstrikes and support, their positions unexpectedly collapsed on September 9, 2026, forcing troops to withdraw and leave heavy weapons behind following a Houthi counteroffensive backed by missiles and drones.