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Diplomatic blitz as Iran, Houthi tensions rise

As the US-Iran war reached the seven-month mark and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia continue, the region saw a burst of high-stakes diplomacy.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) received His Excellency Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey (L), in Abu Dhabi on Sept. 28, 2026.

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

In today’s edition, a flurry of regional diplomacy as Iran and Houthi conflicts flare:

  • Turkey's FM in UAE
  • Israel's PM in UAE
  • Saudi FM in Washington
  • Lebanese PM in Washington
  • UAE VP in Saudi Arabia 
  • Plus: Why Israel's ex Shin Bet chief is suing Netanyahu, Qatar's lingering energy woes and Rubio says UK airbase incident involved a foreign state

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