https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/iran Stories involving Iran, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/mideast-oil-exports-rebound-through-strait-of-hormuz-as-prices-stay-hi https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/mideast-oil-exports-rebound-through-strait-of-hormuz-as-prices-stay-hi Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:31:28 +0100 Economy Coverage agrees Middle East crude exports have largely recovered since the war began in February, while supply risks, low inventories and US-Iran uncertainty keep prices elevated. Outlets differ on the recovery's size and on credit for it. (7 outlets: 3 left · 2 centre · 2 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-s-irgc-issues-open-letter-to-us-voters-criticising-trump-over-war https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-s-irgc-issues-open-letter-to-us-voters-criticising-trump-over-war Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:02:19 +0100 World Iran's IRGC released a lengthy open letter to Americans on 29 September, accusing Trump of lying about the war and urging voters to change their leaders before the 3 November midterms. Outlets differ on whether they stress the letter's content, its political context, or its claims' credibility. (9 outlets: 2 left · 3 centre · 4 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/us-treasury-sanctions-10-over-alleged-weapons-procurement-for-iran https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/us-treasury-sanctions-10-over-alleged-weapons-procurement-for-iran Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:38:31 +0100 World The US Treasury sanctioned 10 individuals and entities, including some in China, Hong Kong and Pakistan, saying they helped Iran obtain weapons and components. Outlets differ in how much context and doubt they add. (5 outlets: 1 left · 1 centre · 3 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/us-completes-troop-withdrawal-from-iraq-as-militia-disarmament-is-dela https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/us-completes-troop-withdrawal-from-iraq-as-militia-disarmament-is-dela Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:37:41 +0100 World The Pentagon said on 30 September that all US forces had left Iraq, ending the 12-year anti-ISIS mission under a 2024 deal. Baghdad has moved its militia disarmament target to June 2027, and outlets differ on the security risk. (32 outlets: 12 left · 10 centre · 10 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/suspects-in-alleged-raf-fairford-terror-plot https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/suspects-in-alleged-raf-fairford-terror-plot Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:36:03 +0100 UK Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences are on bail; police found petrol but no explosive devices. On 30 September PM Andy Burnham said there are strong indications Iran played a part, which Tehran denies. (38 outlets: 13 left · 14 centre · 11 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-says-it-received-us-response-to-ceasefire-and-phased-hormuz-reope https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-says-it-received-us-response-to-ceasefire-and-phased-hormuz-reope Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:34:50 +0100 World Iranian authorities say they have received a formal US response to their ceasefire and phased Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, days after President Trump said he rejected it. Separately, oil flows through the strait are recovering. (2 outlets: 1 left · 0 centre · 1 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/netanyahu-reportedly-meets-regional-representatives-in-secret-abu-dhab https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/netanyahu-reportedly-meets-regional-representatives-in-secret-abu-dhab Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:44:14 +0100 World Israel and the UAE confirmed Netanyahu met the UAE president in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Israeli media say other countries attended too, which Saudi Arabia denies. (10 outlets: 3 left · 3 centre · 4 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-awaits-us-response-to-7-point-proposal-says-araghchi https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-awaits-us-response-to-7-point-proposal-says-araghchi Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:21:19 +0100 World After Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that Iran was awaiting a US answer, government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Wednesday the reply had arrived via Qatar. She did not give its contents. Trump had earlier rejected the plan publicly. (6 outlets: 2 left · 4 centre · 0 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-us-war-trump-says-us-will-win-soon-as-peace-talks-held-in-new-yor https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-us-war-trump-says-us-will-win-soon-as-peace-talks-held-in-new-yor Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:18:27 +0100 World President Trump said Iran is doing "very poorly" and will give up, and that the war will end "very soon", while denying he offered sanctions relief. Mediators spoke separately with both sides; Iran's Revolutionary Guards called Trump a "big liar". (7 outlets: 2 left · 2 centre · 3 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-receives-us-feedback-on-seven-day-trust-building-plan-via-qatar https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iran-receives-us-feedback-on-seven-day-trust-building-plan-via-qatar Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:10:57 +0100 World An unnamed non-Iranian official told Reuters that Iran's foreign minister received US feedback through Qatari mediators on a seven-day trust-building plan, with the order of steps the main disagreement. (3 outlets: 1 left · 0 centre · 2 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iranians-face-soaring-costs-after-seven-months-of-war-and-us-blockade https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/iranians-face-soaring-costs-after-seven-months-of-war-and-us-blockade Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:11:59 +0100 World Reports from Reuters (via The Straits Times) and France 24 describe ordinary Iranians struggling with higher costs, job losses and pricier medicines as a US blockade and sanctions squeeze the economy. (2 outlets: 0 left · 1 centre · 1 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/trump-calls-kim-jong-un-a-friend-when-asked-why-iran-can-t-have-nukes https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/trump-calls-kim-jong-un-a-friend-when-asked-why-iran-can-t-have-nukes Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:13:46 +0100 Politics Asked on Tuesday why North Korea can hold nuclear weapons while Iran cannot, Trump said Kim Jong Un is a friend who respects him and blamed a previous president. Outlets differ on how much weight to give the remarks and on the wider Iran war context. (2 outlets: 1 left · 1 centre · 0 right) https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/dubai-israel-flydubai-flight-fz1073-transmits-possible-hijacking-alert https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/dubai-israel-flydubai-flight-fz1073-transmits-possible-hijacking-alert Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:24:39 +0100 World A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv sent emergency signals, including a hijack code, and landed safely at Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on 30 September. Israeli sources cite a violent cockpit fight; claims of a stabbing and an attempt to crash the plane are unconfirmed. (46 outlets: 16 left · 15 centre · 15 right)