Tehran demands ceasefire; Riyadh alarms

Trump Admin Covering Up Number of U.S. Troops Killed in Iran War

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Trump Admin Covering Up Number of U.S. Troops Killed in Iran War | The New Republic newrepublic.com/post/215620/...

U.S. officials say the Trump administration is hiding the real death toll from the war.

newrepublic.com

September 20, 2026 at 1:20 AM

by Shibley Telhami Reposted by Marc Lynch

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Shibley Telhami

@stelhami.bsky.social

Iran’s Rezaei tells Al Jazeera that Iran now knows the US military’s vulnerabilities and is more prepared than ever to counter its air strikes, adding that it recently tested a new anti-ship missile near a US aircraft carrier. aje.news/52lgdn?updat...

Iran’s security chief says conditions for ending war sent to US via Qatar

Moshen Rezaei says Iran's conditions are an end to attacks, release of frozen funds and blockade end, waiting on Trump.

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September 19, 2026 at 5:46 PM

by Trita Parsi

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Trita Parsi

@tparsi.bsky.social

Ansarollah has struck the main airport in Riyadh with drones.

While many in Tehran are satisfied, some are also concerned that the escalation may get out of control.

Thus far, all escalation has been calibrated. That won't be the case if matters get out of control.

September 19, 2026 at 9:22 PM

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 205 - Saudi Arabia's Conflict with Yemen 's Houthis Escalates - EA WorldView

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

#Iran senior official Rezaei: We conveyed conditions to mediators for re-engaging in negotiations over US War

Conditions include ending the war on all fronts, unfreezing Iranian funds abroad, and ending the US naval blockade

Consultations continue w #Qatar and #Pakistan mediators

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 22h

US War on #Iran, Day 205 --- #SaudiArabia Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar

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Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions law; Saudi Arabia on alert amid Houthi threat

September 19, 2026 at 4:51 PM

Reposted by Juan Cole, Marc Lynch

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Steve Herman

@newsguy.bsky.social

Smoke and flames seen near Riyadh airport, causing major flight disruptions as Iran-backed Houthis launch suicide drones targeting Saudi infrastructure. gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump...

New US law expands sanctions on Russia and Iran, targets shadow oil fleet and major buyers, while Saudi Arabia responds to Houthi strikes and regional tensions.

gulfnews.com

September 19, 2026 at 2:11 PM

In Significant Escalation, Houthis Attack Saudi Capital

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

In Significant Escalation, Houthis Attack Saudi Capital www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/w...

The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militia, said they had fired a wave of missiles and drones at Riyadh, and on Saudi oil facilities.

www.nytimes.com

September 20, 2026 at 12:40 AM

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 205 - Saudi Arabia's Conflict with Yemen 's Houthis Escalates - EA WorldView

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

US Central Command head Cooper: Our forces helped 1bn+ barrels of crude oil exit Persian Gulf through #StraitOfHormuz in recent months

Amount is equivalent to about 50 days of oil moved through the Strait before the US-Israel War on #Iran

#IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 22h

US War on #Iran, Day 205 --- #SaudiArabia Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar

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Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

Iran’s security chief says conditions for ending war sent to US via Qatar

September 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM

by Shibley Telhami

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Shibley Telhami

@stelhami.bsky.social

Notably, Rezaei said Iran remains committed to its late leader's fatwa against nukes and has not changed its nuclear doctrine, but "we do not know what will happen in the future." He said Tehran has "not yet" decided to withdraw from NPT, but this depends on US behavior.

Shibley Telhami @stelhami.bsky.social · 8h

Iran’s Rezaei tells Al Jazeera that Iran now knows the US military’s vulnerabilities and is more prepared than ever to counter its air strikes, adding that it recently tested a new anti-ship missile near a US aircraft carrier. aje.news/52lgdn?updat...

Moshen Rezaei says Iran's conditions are an end to attacks, release of frozen funds and blockade end, waiting on Trump.

aje.news

September 19, 2026 at 5:47 PM

by Nikolas K. Gvosdev

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Nikolas Gvosdev

@fpriorbis.bsky.social

Discussed this with #WaverlyHeights residents as part of my overview of the national security environment …

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | The Iran war has disrupted oil markets. The fallout goes beyond that.

The war has caused a commodities crisis running several markets deep.

www.washingtonpost.com

September 19, 2026 at 4:46 AM

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 205 - Saudi Arabia's Conflict with Yemen 's Houthis Escalates - EA WorldView

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

Aramco fuel tank near Riyadh’s International Airport is on fire

Firefighters are trying to extinguish the flames of the burnt-out fuel tank

Witnesses reported two explosions in the Saudi capital early this morning

#SaudiArabia #IranWar #Houthis #Yemen

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 22h

US War on #Iran, Day 205 --- #SaudiArabia Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar

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Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

September 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM

by Jussi T. Eronen

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Jussi T. Eronen

@jussiteronen.bsky.social

Tensions in the middle East keep escalating..

Albert Pinto @70sbachchan.bsky.social · 5h

Saudi Oil Trapped by Houthis and Iran is a BIG deal.

A shutdown that wiped out roughly 4% of global crude supply. Fuel, Fertilizer, Food impacts set to worsen.

How? DRONE SWARM attack on Saudis from Iraq & Yemen
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September 19, 2026 at 8:55 PM

Iran war causes global pain at the pump

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

Iran war causes global pain at the pump www.axios.com/2026/09/19/i...

The war is causing problems around the world — in some cases far worse than in the U.S.

www.axios.com

September 19, 2026 at 2:06 PM

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 205 - Saudi Arabia's Conflict with Yemen 's Houthis Escalates - EA WorldView

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

Sources: US intelligence report produced by AI “almost started a war” between US and #China

Report mistakenly said a Chinese ship was carrying nuclear components to Iran - US military prepared to seize the vessel, and warplanes were in the air

#Iran #IranWar

Scott Lucas @scottlucas.bsky.social · 22h

US War on #Iran, Day 205 --- #SaudiArabia Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar

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Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.

More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly

September 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM

by Aaron Sojourner

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Aaron Sojourner

@aaronsojourner.org

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

Exclusive: More American service members have died in the Middle East during the ongoing Iran war than the Pentagon has disclosed publicly, according to six U.S. officials familiar with the data.

Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.

www.washingtonpost.com

September 19, 2026 at 1:26 PM

More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly

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Timothy McBride

@mcbridetd.bsky.social

More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.

www.washingtonpost.com

September 19, 2026 at 8:23 AM

UPDATES: US War on Iran, Day 205 - Saudi Arabia's Conflict with Yemen 's Houthis Escalates - EA WorldView

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Scott Lucas

@scottlucas.bsky.social

US War on #Iran, Day 205 --- #SaudiArabia Conflict with #Yemen 's #Houthis Escalates

#IranWar

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Saudi Arabia warns the security of Mecca is a "red line", claiming that it intercepted and destroyed a ⁠Houthi drone south of the holy city.