Latest war news. Jerusalem: Israeli settlers storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli forces have carried out heavy bombardments in the town of Qounine, in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon. This was reported by the Lebanese National News Agency, which added that there were no immediate reports of casualties.

Un soldato cammina mentre alcuni veicoli della Forza provvisoria delle Nazioni Unite in Libano (UNIFIL) sono parcheggiati in una base a Naqoura, un villaggio di confine a maggioranza cristiana nel sud del Libano che è rimasto abitato per tutta la durata del conflitto, vicino alle zone occupate dalle forze israeliane, il 12 settembre 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked

The spokesperson for the Israel Defence Forces announced the elimination of two Hamas terrorists: Rafat Abu Zmar, a company commander at the operational headquarters of the Islamist party’s military wing; and Hamad Hadar Fahmi Agur, a militant from the same wing. Abu Zmar, who had been responsible for training the group since before 7 October, was killed yesterday in the Khan Younis area. In a separate operation in Gaza City, the IDF killed Agur, who was involved in the production of military equipment.

Palestinesi partecipano al funerale di Mohammed al-Yazouri presso la moschea Al-Shafi'i nella zona occidentale di Khan Yunis, nella Striscia di Gaza meridionale, l'11 settembre 2026. Al-Yazouri, identificato come il comandante della Brigata di Khan Yunis di Hamas, è stato ucciso durante un attacco aereo israeliano nel sud di Gaza il 10 settembre. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD

It is difficult to use adjectives other than ‘amateur’ or ‘impulsive’ when judging Donald Trump views the world. Especially the Middle East. Even more so in the Gulf, where, with each passing day, it is the Iranians who are dictating the pace and terms of the conflict. Now they are using the Houthis without any qualms: the Yemeni Shia militia, their ally, is conquering the rest of the country, has taken control of Bab el-Mandeb and is now bombing Saudi Arabia.

President Trump’s refusal to grant the request for assistance is a decisive blow to America’s role and credibility in the Gulf. Unable to defeat the Iranians, he is now abandoning the Saudis, who, according to the original plans, were to be – alongside Israel – the cornerstone of US strategy in the region: the trip to Riyadh had been Trump’s first overseas visit in both his first and second presidential terms.

New air strikes by Yemeni government forces have taken place in the Taiz area, in south-western Yemen, targeting positions held by Houthi rebels, according to Al Jazeera. The news outlet adds that among the targets struck was a missile launch pad. The air strikes are also continuing on positions held by the Houthis (a pro-Iranian armed group) south of Taiz. For its part, the rebel group is concentrating its forces on a section of the front line east of the city, which is considered a corridor providing access to it, according to Al Jazeera.

For 11 years now, Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been grappling with an awkward dilemma: is it possible to defeat a mountain-based militia through an intensive campaign of aerial bombardment without a ground invasion? The answer, so far, has always been the same. The Houthis have remained, regrouped and consistently resumed their attacks. The US, the UK and Israel have all asked themselves the same question. With similar results. Ansar Allah, the Yemeni Zaydi (Shia) movement allied with Iran, has been fighting for over 20 years and none of its opponents has managed to defeat it militarily. Originating in the province of Sa’ada, one of the most inaccessible and impoverished areas of Yemen, it now controls Sana’a and much of the north, where the majority of the population lives.

They had threatened to attack Saudi infrastructure. They kept their word, taking the oil pipeline linking the east and west of the Kingdom out of action at the weekend.

More than 1,000 filmmakers in Israel have signed a petition in support of directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor following the controversy sparked by the film ‘Naza’, which has been accused of defaming Israel on the international stage. This is according to Ynet. The petition has been signed by figures from the worlds of cinema and culture. Signatories include filmmaker Liran Atzmor (one of the initiative’s organisers), director Nadav Lapid, director Orna Ben Dor, Netalie Braun, Rani Blair, Hagai Levi, Shai Carmeli-Pollak, Shlomi Elkabetz and others. The text of the petition reads: “We, filmmakers and creative professionals, call on all those who still fight for freedom of expression and artistic freedom to join us in expressing support and solidarity with Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, the filmmakers behind ‘Naza’. In recent days, we have witnessed an unprecedented campaign of vilification and incitement against the film’s creators, a campaign that is dangerously close to legitimising violence and posing a physical threat to their safety.”

The United States has never offered to exchange Russia’s aid to Iran for its assistance on Ukraine. This was stated today by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. “I have read these speculations… that the United States would help Ukraine if Russia were to help Iran. As we say, there is no room for bargaining here,” Lavrov said during a round-table discussion at the embassy on the situation in Ukraine. Russia is explaining its position on Ukraine to the United States in detail, but it is difficult to say how this will influence Washington’s concrete actions, the Russian minister added.

Il ministro degli Esteri russo Sergei Lavrov partecipa a un incontro tra il presidente Vladimir Putin e il presidente sudafricano Cyril Ramaphosa a margine del vertice BRICS a Nuova Delhi, in India, l’11 settembre 2026. Sputnik/Kristina Solovyova/Pool via REUTERS ATTENZIONE REDATTORI - QUESTA IMMAGINE È STATA FORNITA DA UNA TERZA PARTE.

China is closely monitoring the situation in the Gulf region and hopes for a political and diplomatic resolution to the disputes. This was reiterated today by the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, in response to a question regarding statements made by a US military official alleging that the United States is facing an ammunition shortage due to the conflict with Iran. “China is closely monitoring the current situation in the Gulf region of the Middle East and hopes that the parties concerned will adhere to political and diplomatic channels to resolve their disputes,” said Guo.

The Yemeni Armed Forces have released a video which reportedly shows attacks on Houthi targets and positions. The footage includes several aerial shots of what are described as members and vehicles belonging to the group. The video shows explosions and plumes of smoke rising from the areas hit. No further details have been provided about the operation, nor has the extent of the damage been specified.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will be visiting Beijing this week, where he will meet his counterpart, Wang Yi, tomorrow and hold a series of talks. This was announced by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

The two ministers had met in July. Beijing points out that the talks are taking place at a time when the Chinese government is attempting to mediate in the war between Iran and the United States, which has been ongoing since February.

Israel has deployed drones over Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, and its southern outskirts, according to the NNA. The Jewish state also dropped a stun grenade on a shepherd in Arid, in the Marjayoun district, according to the NNA.

(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - A meeting of the United Nations Security Council is scheduled for today to discuss the situation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the waterway linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, which is the target of offensives by the Yemeni Houthis. This is according to the AFP news agency, which reports that the meeting will take place this evening at 3.00 pm New York time, at the request of France, which holds the Council’s presidency for September.

According to the diplomatic sources cited, representatives from Yemen and Saudi Arabia are expected to speak at today’s meeting.

The head of Iran’s highest security authority has ruled out, under the current circumstances, any dialogue with the United States to end the war, after Donald Trump had said he was “open” to talks.

“Do not be distracted by the contradictory signals from the US President, who alternates between ‘no negotiations’ and ‘we are ready to discuss’ with Iran,” wrote Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, on X.

The head of Iran’s highest security body today ruled out any dialogue with the US to end the war, after Donald Trump had stated that he was “open” to talks. “Do not be distracted by the mixed signals from the American president, who alternates between ‘no negotiations’ and ‘we are ready to talk’ with Iran,” wrote Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, on X. “No talks until Iran’s conditions are met. Full stop!”, he added in a message in English that appears to be a direct response to the statements made by Trump on Monday.

The US President had reiterated his “openness” to dialogue with Tehran. “The Iranian nation, now in decline, wants to reach an agreement, quickly and urgently. It will be up to me to decide whether or not the United States chooses to engage – an idea to which we remain open,” Trump had written on his Truth Social platform. Tehran is calling on Washington to put a definitive end to the war and to all aggression against Iran and its allies in the region, including Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Iranian regime is also demanding the lifting of the blockade imposed on its ports, full compensation for war damages, the lifting of sanctions against its economy and the unconditional release of its assets frozen abroad.

The Pentagon has acknowledged a “shortage” of ammunition caused by the war against Iran, after the Trump administration had largely dismissed reports of difficulties with US stockpiles in recent months. This is according to a report by the Inspector General of the Department of Defence published yesterday, as reported by the France Presse news agency.

According to the document, between 28 February and 30 June, Operation ‘Epic Fury’ against Iran cost around 33.4 billion dollars, of which 22.3 billion was spent on ammunition alone.

The United Arab Emirates has delivered 819 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip over the past week. This was reported by the Emirati news agency WAM.

Five convoys, comprising a total of 63 lorries, entered the Gaza Strip as part of Operation ‘Chivalrous Knight 3’, carrying 819 tonnes of humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates.

The US military command has denied reports in the Iranian media claiming that an oil tanker, the Panamanian-flagged El Gaia, had exploded after striking a mine in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Centcom, the tanker in question had already been struck by an Iranian missile last month and was today the target of another Iranian attack, this time by a drone.

The claims made by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and reported by the Fars news agency “are false”, Centcom states in a social media post.

A series of attacks carried out yesterday by Yemen’s Houthis using ballistic missiles and drones left 13 civilians injured in southern Saudi Arabia, the Riyadh-led military coalition against the pro-Iranian rebels announced today. “On Monday 14 September 2026, the militia launched attacks against civilian targets in the towns of Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif using various ballistic missiles and drones, causing minor to moderate injuries to thirteen civilians, as well as damage to seven homes and two vehicles,” a coalition spokesperson wrote on X.