Conflicts & Wars
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Military Chiefs Meet in Riyadh Under Makkah Defence Pact
Military chiefs from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye met in Riyadh under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to discuss regional security threats and attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. The three sides reaffirmed their commitment to collective defence and discussed intelligence sharing, military coordination, operational cooperation and the integration of defence capabilities.
Saudi Arabia Says Six Houthi Ballistic Missiles Intercepted Near Taif and Yanbu
Saudi Arabia says its air defenses intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles launched by Iran-backed Houthis toward Taif and Yanbu. The reported interceptions come as attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure continue, while Aramco explores additional export routes and overseas storage options to reduce the impact of disruptions.
France to Send Troops and Defense Systems to Protect Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu
France will deploy military personnel, radar systems and air-defense equipment to Saudi Arabia to help protect the strategic Red Sea port of Yanbu, President Emmanuel Macron said. Macron stressed that the deployment is defensive and is not intended to involve France in the wider conflict, while Paris continues diplomatic efforts with Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Pezeshkian Rejects Trump’s ‘Language of Force,’ Says Iran Is Ready for Diplomacy
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats during his address to the U.N. General Assembly, saying Tehran was ready for dialogue and diplomacy but would not accept the “language of force.” Pezeshkian also defended Iran’s nuclear program and navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz while calling for regional cooperation on security.
US President Trump Warns He Could ‘Annihilate’ Iran in UN Address
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that he could “annihilate” Iran if Tehran refuses to reach a deal with Washington, while saying he believes an agreement could be reached after the U.S. midterm elections. Addressing the U.N. General Assembly, Trump also demanded that ICC member states withdraw from the court and defended U.S. sovereignty against international institutions.
High-Level U.S.-Iran Talks Held in New York, Tehran Confirms
Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials held a three-hour meeting in New York on Tuesday, with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner representing the U.S. and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attending for Tehran. No agreement or ceasefire was announced, but both sides indicated that further discussions could continue.
Guterres Calls for End to Wars in Final UN General Assembly Address
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called on world leaders Tuesday to end wars worldwide and establish comprehensive international rules for artificial intelligence. In his final opening address to the General Assembly, Guterres also urged the modernization of global institutions and reaffirmed support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
G7 Urges Iran to Stop Arming Houthis as Yemen Fighting Escalates
G7 foreign ministers have called on Iran to stop arming and supporting the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, while demanding an immediate end to attacks and threats against civilian shipping. The G7 also condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, as renewed fighting along Yemen’s Red Sea coast has displaced more than 120,000 people.