World News Today Live Updates: Trump says he is in ‘deciding mode’ over Iran

Sep 21, 2026 05: 31 AM IST. Houthis declare 'blockade for blockade', demand Saudi compensation.

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• It he noted would be targeted "until this criminal regime desists." Sep 21, 2026 05: 16 AM IST.
• Saudi Arabia: Due to the ongoing security situation in Saudi Arabia, U.S.
• Regarding the recent escalation by the Houthis in Yemen, Trump stated that the Iran-backed group agreed not to fight the US.
• US Embassy requires special authorization for staff travel to Saudi cities of Taif, Yanbu.
• In an official note posted to its website, the embassy remarked that Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including civilian airports.

Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Houthis' Supreme Political Council, cautioned that Saudi Arabia will have to "pay compensation" for what he called an "unjust blockade" on Yemen, declaring a new policy of "blockade for blockade and escalation for escalation." He went on that international shipping through the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb remains safe and faces no threat from Yemen, with the sole exception of Saudi vessels. It he noted would be targeted "until this criminal regime desists." Sep 21, 2026 05: 16 AM IST.

Citing the deteriorating security situation in Saudi Arabia, the US administration has confirmed that its employees stationed in the kingdom must now obtain special authorization before travelling – for both official and personal purposes – to the cities of Taif and Yanbu. The US Mission remarked regular and emergency consular services remain available to American citizens. This person are called on to contact their nearest embassy or consulate for assistance, and strongly encouraged all US citizens in the country to stay vigilant and follow the safety guidance outlined in the full travel alert.

Saudi Arabia: Due to the ongoing security situation in Saudi Arabia, U.S. Administration employees who work in Saudi Arabia now require special authorization for all official and personal travel to the cities of Taif and Yanbu. Regular and emergency consular services are available. Pic.twitter.com/Hzdxaal5pl. TravelGov (@TravelGov) September 20, 2026. Sep 21, 2026 05: 13 AM IST. Iran informed that US intends to resume action: State media.

Iran received information that the United States, with the backing of some regional countries, was preparing to resume actions against Iran, the country's central military command remarked in an official note on Sunday, according to state media.

According to The military, any US attack would trigger sustained strikes on US bases and interests in the region, the report went on, warning that regional countries supporting US aggression against Iran would be considered parties to the conflict. Sep 21, 2026 05: 11 AM IST. Impact of Hormuz crisis on some expansion intends.

In practice, the crisis over the Strait of Hormuz could delay some QatarEnergy expansion projects since critical equipment is unable to reach Qatar, its CEO Saad al-Kaabi stated, adding that QatarEnergy was at present producing only a "very minute" volume of liquefied natural gas.

Meanwhile, a few LNG trains under QatarEnergy's North Field East (NFE) expansion are due to start up in 2027, with the North Field South (NFS) expansion set to commence production in 2028, Kaabi stated at the Qatar Economic Forum in New York. Sep 21, 2026 05: 00 AM IST.

US virtual embassy in Iran problems alert urging citizens to leave country.

For context, the US virtual embassy in Iran has issued a security alert warning all citizens not to travel to Iran "for any reason" and to leave the country.

In an official note posted to its website, the embassy remarked that "Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including civilian airports. This military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly". Sep 21, 2026 04: 59 AM IST. Trump notes he is in 'deciding mode' over Iran.

In comments to Fox News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Tingst, Trump again remarked he is in a "deciding mode" and "very big things" are going to happen in the near future regarding the US-Iran war.

Trump additionally went on that he will probably be open to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian who will go to New York to take part in the UN General Assembly afterwards this week. Regarding the recent escalation by the Houthis in Yemen, Trump stated that the Iran-backed group agreed not to fight the US.

BREAKING: President Trump informed Fox News Chief Foreign Correspondent @TreyYingst that he is in a deciding mode and very big things are going to happen in the near future regarding the US-Iran war. Trump remarked, My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They. Pic.twitter.com/JcAXh9QN84. Fox News (@FoxNews) September 20, 2026. Sep 21, 2026 04: 58 AM IST.

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