2026 Iran War: 2026-09-20 — Live Updates

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Rezaei says future US or Israeli action could push Iran to leave NPT

In the same Al Jazeera interview, Mohsen Rezaei said future US and Israeli actions could push Tehran to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, while stressing no decision has been made. He said Iran remains committed to the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's religious ruling against nuclear weapons and has not changed its nuclear doctrine, but added that future developments remain uncertain. Middle East Spectator separately highlighted the NPT warning in its Saturday coverage.

Al Jazeera / Middle East Spectator

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US warns Americans across Middle East after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

The US State Department urged Americans in the Middle East to exercise vigilance and reconsider travel, citing Iranian-supported Houthi hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including civilian airports, and warning the conflict could escalate rapidly. Security alerts and travel advisories were reported for Israel and Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. BBC separately confirmed Saudi forces said they intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, while Houthis claimed attacks on Riyadh and Aramco sites in Yanbu.

BBC / US State Department

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Iran conveys end-of-war conditions to Washington via Qatar

Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei told Al Jazeera that Tehran has sent conditions for ending the war to the White House through Qatari mediators and is awaiting President Trump's response. The demands include an end to fighting on all fronts, release of frozen Iranian assets, and lifting of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports. A former Pentagon official told Al Jazeera the terms would likely be viewed in Washington as close to surrender, while noting Iran appears to have dropped an earlier reparations demand.

Al Jazeera

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