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Corrections, page 12

When an entry turns out to be wrong, duplicated, or unsupported by its sources, it is corrected in place, merged, or retracted, and the change is listed here with the reason and the evidence. Newest first. How corrections work

367 corrections · 148 merged duplicates · 32 retractions

Saturday, September 26, 2026

  1. Correction

    Pakistan's defence minister says it is time to implement Mecca pact after Houthi attacks

    Corrected the time and added a source for the remarks.

    Corrected the time from 8:10 PM Karachi time, Sep 17, 2026 to 5:35 PM Karachi time, Sep 17, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Pakistan Defense Minister Says Islamabad Will Invoke Mecca Pact After Houthi Drone Incident"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 8:10 PM Karachi time, Sep 17, 2026 to 5:35 PM Karachi time, Sep 17, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Pakistan Defense Minister Says Islamabad Will Invoke Mecca Pact After Houthi Drone Incident"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com

  2. Correction

    UKMTO: skiff pursues and tries to intercept tanker east of Aden

    Corrected the time and time zone.

    Corrected the time from 3:00 PM UTC time, Sep 17, 2026 to 7:25 PM Aden time, Sep 17, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Small Vessel Pursues Westbound Tanker Near Aden, Yemen"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Gulf of Aden, near Aden, Yemen to Gulf of Aden, east of Aden, Yemen; reclassified it from shipping-incident to shipping; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 3:00 PM UTC time, Sep 17, 2026 to 7:25 PM Aden time, Sep 17, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Small Vessel Pursues Westbound Tanker Near Aden, Yemen"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Gulf of Aden, near Aden, Yemen to Gulf of Aden, east of Aden, Yemen; reclassified it from shipping-incident to shipping; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, haaretz.com

  3. Correction

    Physical crude tops $130 in Europe as Saudi Arabia cancels Yanbu cargoes

    The earlier version relied on reports from other days. It now reflects the Sept. 15 market reports.

    Corrected the time from 7:30 PM UTC time, Sep 15, 2026 to 9:30 PM London time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Crude oil holds above $100 as Saudi pipeline outage compounds Hormuz disruption"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Strait of Hormuz / Saudi Arabia to London, United Kingdom; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 7:30 PM UTC time, Sep 15, 2026 to 9:30 PM London time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Crude oil holds above $100 as Saudi pipeline outage compounds Hormuz disruption"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Strait of Hormuz / Saudi Arabia to London, United Kingdom; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com

  4. Correction

    US plans $2.8 billion sale of 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel

    Added details and noted that the sale was not final.

    Corrected the time from 2:15 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026 to 2:43 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel including 40,000 bombs"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: The Times of Israel live blog, Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 2:15 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026 to 2:43 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel including 40,000 bombs"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: The Times of Israel live blog, Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: timesofisrael.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com

  5. Correction

    US energy chief says Saudi pipeline back 'within days', US escorting oil via Hormuz

    Corrected the time and added more of Wright's remarks.

    Corrected the time from 2:00 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026 to 12:23 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "US Energy Secretary says Saudi East-West Pipeline should resume within days"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Saudi Arabia to Washington, D.C., United States; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, The Times of Israel live blog.

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    What changed: Corrected the time from 2:00 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026 to 12:23 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "US Energy Secretary says Saudi East-West Pipeline should resume within days"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Saudi Arabia to Washington, D.C., United States; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, The Times of Israel live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com

  6. Correction

    CBO: Iran war has cost $38 billion and drained up to two-thirds of key interceptors

    Corrected the time and added further findings from the same report.

    Corrected the time from 1:45 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026 to 2:34 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "US war against Iran has cost about $38 billion through August, CBO estimates"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Washington, D.C. to Washington, D.C., United States; reclassified it from economic-impact to military-posture; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, The Times of Israel live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 1:45 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026 to 2:34 PM New York time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "US war against Iran has cost about $38 billion through August, CBO estimates"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Washington, D.C. to Washington, D.C., United States; reclassified it from economic-impact to military-posture; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, The Times of Israel live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com

  7. Duplicate merged

    Israeli, US and Arab military chiefs met in Germany; Cooper says US won't withdraw

    Merged two entries drawn from the same report. The meeting took place the week before it was reported.

    Corrected the time from 7:30 PM Berlin time, Sep 15, 2026 to 8:03 PM Berlin time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "CENTCOM commander says US forces will not withdraw from region despite Iranian attacks"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; merged 2 duplicate entries into this one ("US mediates Israel-Saudi intelligence sharing on Houthi threats", "Israel and Saudi Arabia discuss response to Houthi advance toward Bab el-Mandeb Strait"); added 2 sources: The Times of Israel live blog, Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 7:30 PM Berlin time, Sep 15, 2026 to 8:03 PM Berlin time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "CENTCOM commander says US forces will not withdraw from region despite Iranian attacks"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; merged 2 duplicate entries into this one ("US mediates Israel-Saudi intelligence sharing on Houthi threats", "Israel and Saudi Arabia discuss response to Houthi advance toward Bab el-Mandeb Strait"); added 2 sources: The Times of Israel live blog, Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: timesofisrael.com, aljazeera.com

  8. Correction

    UK, US and Netherlands expose Iranian 'CHOSEN BRICK' spyware targeting dissidents

    Added that Britain, the US and the Netherlands issued the warning jointly.

    Corrected the headline (it read "UK NCSC exposes Iranian spyware 'CHOSEN BRICK' targeting dissidents"); corrected the location from United Kingdom / Iran to London, United Kingdom; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the headline (it read "UK NCSC exposes Iranian spyware 'CHOSEN BRICK' targeting dissidents"); corrected the location from United Kingdom / Iran to London, United Kingdom; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com

  9. Correction

    Oil loadings halt at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu after East-West pipeline shutdown

    The earlier version said the Houthis attacked the pipeline. Saudi Arabia said the drones were launched from Iraq. Also corrected the time.

    Corrected the time from 6:28 PM Riyadh time, Sep 15, 2026 to 6:05 PM Riyadh time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Oil loadings remain suspended at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port after pipeline attack"); revised the summary; revised the context note; reclassified it from energy to energy-infrastructure; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 6:28 PM Riyadh time, Sep 15, 2026 to 6:05 PM Riyadh time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Oil loadings remain suspended at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port after pipeline attack"); revised the summary; revised the context note; reclassified it from energy to energy-infrastructure; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com

  10. Correction

    Sisi and Saudi crown prince stress Bab al-Mandeb and Red Sea navigation in Cairo talks

    Added a source.

    Corrected the time from 4:45 PM Cairo time, Sep 15, 2026 to 5:00 PM Cairo time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Sissi and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Bab el-Mandeb navigation security in Cairo"); updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 4:45 PM Cairo time, Sep 15, 2026 to 5:00 PM Cairo time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Sissi and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Bab el-Mandeb navigation security in Cairo"); updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com

  11. Duplicate merged

    Iran's Rezaei rejects Trump's 'mixed signals': 'No talks until Iran's conditions are met'

    Merged two duplicate entries. Rezaei posted on the evening of Sept. 14.

    Corrected the time from 11:24 AM Jerusalem time, Sep 15, 2026 to 2:00 AM Tehran time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Iran security chief Rezaei rejects US talks despite Trump overture"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; merged 2 duplicate entries into this one ("Iran security chief Rezaei says no talks until Hormuz demands are met", "Iran's security chief rejects Trump's negotiation offer until conditions met"); added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 11:24 AM Jerusalem time, Sep 15, 2026 to 2:00 AM Tehran time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Iran security chief Rezaei rejects US talks despite Trump overture"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; merged 2 duplicate entries into this one ("Iran security chief Rezaei says no talks until Hormuz demands are met", "Iran's security chief rejects Trump's negotiation offer until conditions met"); added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com

  12. Correction

    IDF says it found Hezbollah launchers with 32 rockets inside its south Lebanon zone

    Added sources and details.

    Now gives the local time where it happened, 10:08 AM Beirut time, Sep 15, 2026 (the moment itself is unchanged); corrected the headline (it read "IDF discovers hidden Hezbollah rocket launcher with 32 missiles in Lebanon buffer zone"); revised the summary; changed the confidence label from confirmed to official; reclassified it from military to military-statement; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: The Times of Israel live blog, The Jerusalem Post.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Now gives the local time where it happened, 10:08 AM Beirut time, Sep 15, 2026 (the moment itself is unchanged); corrected the headline (it read "IDF discovers hidden Hezbollah rocket launcher with 32 missiles in Lebanon buffer zone"); revised the summary; changed the confidence label from confirmed to official; reclassified it from military to military-statement; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: The Times of Israel live blog, The Jerusalem Post.

    Evidence: timesofisrael.com, jpost.com

  13. Correction

    Houthi missiles and drones hit three Saudi cities, wounding 13

    The attacks and injuries happened on Sept. 14, not Sept. 15.

    Corrected the time from 9:51 AM Riyadh time, Sep 15, 2026 to 11:45 AM Riyadh time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Houthis strike three Saudi cities, injuring 13 civilians"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 9:51 AM Riyadh time, Sep 15, 2026 to 11:45 AM Riyadh time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Houthis strike three Saudi cities, injuring 13 civilians"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com

  14. Correction

    Iran's 'Janfada' campaign begins training 1,000 volunteer resistance battalions

    Replaced a source that did not contain this report and corrected the time.

    Corrected the time from 4:53 AM Tehran time, Sep 15, 2026 to 8:58 PM Tehran time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Iran's IRGC expands 'Janfada' volunteer training campaign, targeting 1,000 battalions"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Iran to Tehran, Iran; changed the confidence label from reported to official; reclassified it from military to military-posture; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Tehran Times.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 4:53 AM Tehran time, Sep 15, 2026 to 8:58 PM Tehran time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Iran's IRGC expands 'Janfada' volunteer training campaign, targeting 1,000 battalions"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Iran to Tehran, Iran; changed the confidence label from reported to official; reclassified it from military to military-posture; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Tehran Times.

    Evidence: tehrantimes.com

  15. Duplicate merged

    US destroys two Iranian boats it says tried to seize a Navy drone; Iran says fishermen

    Merged with a separate entry about the same incident. The US says the boats tried to seize a US Navy drone; Iran says they were fishing boats.

    Corrected the time from 12:03 AM Tehran time, Sep 15, 2026 to 12:15 AM Tehran time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Two fishing boats hit by drones off southern Iran, several fishermen reported missing"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Southern Iran coastal waters to Near Kargan port, Hormozgan, Iran; reclassified it from military-incident to military-strike; updated the sourcing note; merged a duplicate entry into this one ("US Navy destroys two IRGC boats attempting to seize American drone in Hormuz"); added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, Stars and Stripes.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 12:03 AM Tehran time, Sep 15, 2026 to 12:15 AM Tehran time, Sep 15, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Two fishing boats hit by drones off southern Iran, several fishermen reported missing"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Southern Iran coastal waters to Near Kargan port, Hormozgan, Iran; reclassified it from military-incident to military-strike; updated the sourcing note; merged a duplicate entry into this one ("US Navy destroys two IRGC boats attempting to seize American drone in Hormuz"); added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, Stars and Stripes.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, stripes.com

  16. Duplicate merged

    IRGC says tanker El Gaia hit mines in Hormuz; CENTCOM says Iran struck it earlier

    Merged two duplicate entries, including the US military's response, which disputes Iran's account.

    Corrected the time from 11:03 PM Tehran time, Sep 14, 2026 to 10:42 PM Tehran time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Supertanker EL GAIA catches fire after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says"); revised the summary; revised the context note; reclassified it from shipping-incident to shipping; updated the sourcing note; merged 2 duplicate entries into this one ("Iran's IRGC Reports Oil Tanker Explosion After Mine Collision in Strait of Hormuz", "CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim that tanker El Gaia hit a naval mine in Hormuz"); added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 11:03 PM Tehran time, Sep 14, 2026 to 10:42 PM Tehran time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Supertanker EL GAIA catches fire after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says"); revised the summary; revised the context note; reclassified it from shipping-incident to shipping; updated the sourcing note; merged 2 duplicate entries into this one ("Iran's IRGC Reports Oil Tanker Explosion After Mine Collision in Strait of Hormuz", "CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim that tanker El Gaia hit a naval mine in Hormuz"); added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, gcaptain.com, gulfnews.com

  17. Duplicate merged

    Trump says US is 'open' to engaging Iran, which he says wants a deal

    Merged a duplicate entry and corrected the time.

    Corrected the time from 3:00 PM New York time, Sep 14, 2026 to 12:03 PM New York time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Trump says US is open to engaging Iran for a deal, reversing prior stance"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; merged a duplicate entry into this one ("Trump Signals Openness to Direct Engagement With Iran"); added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 3:00 PM New York time, Sep 14, 2026 to 12:03 PM New York time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Trump says US is open to engaging Iran for a deal, reversing prior stance"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; merged a duplicate entry into this one ("Trump Signals Openness to Direct Engagement With Iran"); added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com

  18. Correction

    Oman postpones Iran-Gulf meeting on Hormuz shipping route

    Oman announced the postponement on the evening of Sept. 13, not Sept. 14.

    Corrected the time from 9:00 PM Muscat time, Sep 14, 2026 to 11:16 PM Muscat time, Sep 13, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Iran and Gulf states postpone Monday talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 9:00 PM Muscat time, Sep 14, 2026 to 11:16 PM Muscat time, Sep 13, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Iran and Gulf states postpone Monday talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com

  19. Duplicate merged

    Macron hosts Aoun and Jordan's king on support for Lebanese army before UNIFIL exit

    Merged two duplicate entries and removed details we could not confirm.

    Corrected the time from 11:00 AM Paris time, Sep 17, 2026 to 3:30 PM Paris time, Sep 17, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Macron hosts Aoun, King Abdullah II in Paris on post-UNIFIL Lebanon security plan"); revised the summary; revised the context note; reclassified it from diplomatic to diplomacy; updated the sourcing note; merged 2 duplicate entries into this one ("European and Arab officials meet in Paris on post-UNIFIL plan for Israel-Lebanon border", "Macron Pledges French Support to Strengthen Lebanese Armed Forces"); added 4 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, The Times of Israel live blog.

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    What changed: Corrected the time from 11:00 AM Paris time, Sep 17, 2026 to 3:30 PM Paris time, Sep 17, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Macron hosts Aoun, King Abdullah II in Paris on post-UNIFIL Lebanon security plan"); revised the summary; revised the context note; reclassified it from diplomatic to diplomacy; updated the sourcing note; merged 2 duplicate entries into this one ("European and Arab officials meet in Paris on post-UNIFIL plan for Israel-Lebanon border", "Macron Pledges French Support to Strengthen Lebanese Armed Forces"); added 4 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, The Times of Israel live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com

  20. Correction

    UN inquiry finds 'reasonable grounds' US strikes on Iranian school were war crimes

    Added the White House response and corrected the time.

    Corrected the time from 10:32 AM Zurich time, Sep 17, 2026 to 10:18 AM Zurich time, Sep 17, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "UN fact-finding mission says US strikes on Iranian school, sports facility likely war crimes"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Geneva, Switzerland / Minab, Iran to Geneva, Switzerland; changed the confidence label from reported to official; reclassified it from diplomatic to political; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 10:32 AM Zurich time, Sep 17, 2026 to 10:18 AM Zurich time, Sep 17, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "UN fact-finding mission says US strikes on Iranian school, sports facility likely war crimes"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Geneva, Switzerland / Minab, Iran to Geneva, Switzerland; changed the confidence label from reported to official; reclassified it from diplomatic to political; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com

  21. Correction

    Guterres urges Middle East de-escalation as Yemen and Gulf fighting widens

    Guterres made this call on Sept. 16, not Sept. 17.

    Corrected the time from 2:00 AM New York time, Sep 17, 2026 to 5:15 PM New York time, Sep 16, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "UN chief Guterres renews call for de-escalation as Iran war drags on"); revised the summary; corrected the location from United Nations, New York to New York, United States; reclassified it from diplomatic-statement to diplomacy; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 2:00 AM New York time, Sep 17, 2026 to 5:15 PM New York time, Sep 16, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "UN chief Guterres renews call for de-escalation as Iran war drags on"); revised the summary; corrected the location from United Nations, New York to New York, United States; reclassified it from diplomatic-statement to diplomacy; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com

  22. Correction

    Israel strikes towns across south Lebanon as army chief says 'war is not over'

    Added details and corrected the time.

    Corrected the time from 12:30 AM Beirut time, Sep 17, 2026 to 11:30 PM Beirut time, Sep 16, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Israeli military strikes multiple towns across south Lebanon despite April ceasefire"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from South Lebanon to Tyre and Nabatieh districts, Lebanon; reclassified it from military to military-strike; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 12:30 AM Beirut time, Sep 17, 2026 to 11:30 PM Beirut time, Sep 16, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Israeli military strikes multiple towns across south Lebanon despite April ceasefire"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from South Lebanon to Tyre and Nabatieh districts, Lebanon; reclassified it from military to military-strike; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com

  23. Correction

    Trump says Iran war is 'hopefully toward the end', claims he spoke to Tehran directly

    Corrected the time and removed a claim we could not confirm.

    Corrected the time from 5:00 PM New York time, Sep 16, 2026 to 6:53 PM New York time, Sep 16, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Trump says Iran war 'hopefully toward the end,' claims direct contact with Tehran"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Washington, D.C. / Tehran to Washington, D.C., United States; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 5:00 PM New York time, Sep 16, 2026 to 6:53 PM New York time, Sep 16, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Trump says Iran war 'hopefully toward the end,' claims direct contact with Tehran"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Washington, D.C. / Tehran to Washington, D.C., United States; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com

  24. Correction

    Oil falls nearly 3% as Saudi Arabia offers extra crude via Oman

    This entry now records the day's oil price move.

    Corrected the time from 4:45 PM New York time, Sep 16, 2026 to 11:15 PM London time, Sep 16, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Rising oil prices and Treasury yields squeeze US consumers as Iran war drags on"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from United States to London, United Kingdom; reclassified it from economic to energy-markets; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 4:45 PM New York time, Sep 16, 2026 to 11:15 PM London time, Sep 16, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Rising oil prices and Treasury yields squeeze US consumers as Iran war drags on"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from United States to London, United Kingdom; reclassified it from economic to energy-markets; updated the sourcing note; added a source: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com

  25. Retraction

    Kushner calls Israel's Doha strike 'a terrible thing'

    Removed as outside the scope of this timeline. Jared Kushner's remarks concerned Israel's 2025 strike in Doha and the Gaza ceasefire, not the Iran war.

    Retracted the entry for 7:39 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 13, 2026; it has been removed from the ledger.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Retracted the entry for 7:39 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 13, 2026; it has been removed from the ledger.

    Evidence: timesofisrael.com

  26. Retraction

    Air raid sirens sound in Saudi Arabia near Yemen border

    Removed because the alert was not news on its own: Saudi authorities issued and lifted similar warnings several times that week, and this one was lifted within about 14 minutes with no strike reported. The report was not found to be inaccurate.

    Retracted the entry for 6:24 PM Riyadh time, Sep 13, 2026; it has been removed from the ledger.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Retracted the entry for 6:24 PM Riyadh time, Sep 13, 2026; it has been removed from the ledger.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com

  27. Retraction

    IDF Says It Killed Two Hamas Engineers in Gaza City

    Removed as outside the scope of this timeline, which covers the Iran war and its regional fronts. This report of an Israeli strike in Gaza was not found to be inaccurate.

    Retracted the entry for 3:46 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 13, 2026; it has been removed from the ledger.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Retracted the entry for 3:46 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 13, 2026; it has been removed from the ledger.

    Evidence: timesofisrael.com

  28. Retraction

    Houthis threaten to fully close Bab al-Mandeb Strait

    We found no report that the Houthis threatened to fully close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Sept. 12. The report this entry relied on was about President Trump saying the Houthis had asked the US not to intervene in Yemen. That week the Houthis said shipping remained safe except for Saudi vessels.

    Retracted the entry for 10:30 PM Aden time, Sep 12, 2026; it has been removed from the ledger.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Retracted the entry for 10:30 PM Aden time, Sep 12, 2026; it has been removed from the ledger.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com

  29. Duplicate merged

    Trump says US weapons output at record pace, delivered daily to Mideast forces

    Merged a duplicate entry about the same post.

    Corrected the headline (it read "Trump says US producing 'elite weapons' at record pace, shipping daily to Mideast forces"); revised the summary; corrected the location from Washington, D.C. / Middle East to Washington, D.C., United States; reclassified it from us-military-posture to military-posture; updated the sourcing note; merged a duplicate entry into this one ("Trump touts stepped-up delivery of Patriots, THAAD and Tomahawks to Middle East forces").

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the headline (it read "Trump says US producing 'elite weapons' at record pace, shipping daily to Mideast forces"); revised the summary; corrected the location from Washington, D.C. / Middle East to Washington, D.C., United States; reclassified it from us-military-posture to military-posture; updated the sourcing note; merged a duplicate entry into this one ("Trump touts stepped-up delivery of Patriots, THAAD and Tomahawks to Middle East forces").

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com, cnn.com, timesofisrael.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com, timesofisrael.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, cnbc.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com, timesofisrael.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com, jpost.com, jpost.com, timesofisrael.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, gcaptain.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com

  30. Correction

    Persian Gulf tanker rates top $1 million a day for first time

    Corrected the time to when the report was published.

    Corrected the time from 5:00 PM Dubai time, Sep 14, 2026 to 10:24 PM Dubai time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the location from Strait of Hormuz / Persian Gulf to Persian Gulf; reclassified it from energy-market to energy-markets; updated the sourcing note; added a source: gCaptain (Bloomberg).

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 5:00 PM Dubai time, Sep 14, 2026 to 10:24 PM Dubai time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the location from Strait of Hormuz / Persian Gulf to Persian Gulf; reclassified it from energy-market to energy-markets; updated the sourcing note; added a source: gCaptain (Bloomberg).

    Evidence: gcaptain.com

  31. Correction

    Austria bars Iran's nuclear chief from IAEA conference; Tehran summons envoy

    Removed a quote attributed to the US energy secretary that we could not confirm, and added Austria's stated reason.

    Corrected the time from 1:00 PM Vienna time, Sep 14, 2026 to 11:10 AM Vienna time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Iran Denounces Austria, Summons Envoy Over Nuclear Chief's Blocked IAEA Trip"); revised the summary; revised the context note; reclassified it from diplomatic to nuclear; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 1:00 PM Vienna time, Sep 14, 2026 to 11:10 AM Vienna time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Iran Denounces Austria, Summons Envoy Over Nuclear Chief's Blocked IAEA Trip"); revised the summary; revised the context note; reclassified it from diplomatic to nuclear; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com

  32. Correction

    US sanctions Russia's VTB Bank over Iran sanctions evasion

    Corrected the time to the Treasury announcement.

    Corrected the time from 6:00 AM New York time, Sep 14, 2026 to 3:15 PM New York time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "US Sanctions Russia's VTB Bank Over Iran Sanctions Evasion"); revised the summary; corrected the location from Washington, DC / Moscow to Washington, D.C., United States; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, The Times of Israel live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 6:00 AM New York time, Sep 14, 2026 to 3:15 PM New York time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "US Sanctions Russia's VTB Bank Over Iran Sanctions Evasion"); revised the summary; corrected the location from Washington, DC / Moscow to Washington, D.C., United States; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, The Times of Israel live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com

  33. Correction

    Gunmen kill Sunni cleric Molavi Yusef Gorgij in southeastern Iran

    Corrected the time to when the killing was reported.

    Corrected the time from 1:30 PM Tehran time, Sep 14, 2026 to 7:34 PM Tehran time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Gunmen Kill Sunni Cleric Molavi Yusef Gorgij in Southeastern Iran"); corrected the location from Southeastern Iran to Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran; updated the sourcing note; added a source: The Times of Israel live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 1:30 PM Tehran time, Sep 14, 2026 to 7:34 PM Tehran time, Sep 14, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Gunmen Kill Sunni Cleric Molavi Yusef Gorgij in Southeastern Iran"); corrected the location from Southeastern Iran to Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran; updated the sourcing note; added a source: The Times of Israel live blog.

    Evidence: timesofisrael.com

  34. Correction

    Brent jumps more than $3 to about $108 as Saudi pipeline stays shut

    The postponement is covered in a separate entry, and some figures here could not be confirmed. This entry now covers the rise in oil prices when trading opened for the week.

    Corrected the time from 11:00 AM Muscat time, Sep 14, 2026 to 11:14 PM London time, Sep 13, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Oman postpones GCC-Iran Hormuz talks as Brent crude jumps past $107"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Salalah, Oman / Strait of Hormuz to London, United Kingdom; reclassified it from diplomacy to energy-markets; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 11:00 AM Muscat time, Sep 14, 2026 to 11:14 PM London time, Sep 13, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Oman postpones GCC-Iran Hormuz talks as Brent crude jumps past $107"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Salalah, Oman / Strait of Hormuz to London, United Kingdom; reclassified it from diplomacy to energy-markets; updated the sourcing note; added 2 sources: Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com

  35. Correction

    CENTCOM chief says he is 'not concerned at all' about interceptor stocks

    Added a direct link and corrected the time zone.

    Now gives the local time where it happened, 2:13 PM New York time, Sep 13, 2026 (the moment itself is unchanged); corrected the headline (it read "CENTCOM commander says U.S. missile interceptor stocks are not a concern"); updated the sourcing note; added a source: The Times of Israel live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Now gives the local time where it happened, 2:13 PM New York time, Sep 13, 2026 (the moment itself is unchanged); corrected the headline (it read "CENTCOM commander says U.S. missile interceptor stocks are not a concern"); updated the sourcing note; added a source: The Times of Israel live blog.

    Evidence: timesofisrael.com, timesofisrael.com

  36. Correction

    Israeli official says Lebanese army takes only 'cosmetic' steps against Hezbollah

    The remarks came from a senior Israeli official, not a military statement. Removed a Lebanese response we could not confirm.

    Corrected the time from 9:02 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 13, 2026 to 11:42 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 13, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "IDF accuses Lebanese army of only cosmetic action against Hezbollah"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Southern Lebanon to Jerusalem; reclassified it from military-statement to political; updated the sourcing note; added a source: The Jerusalem Post.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 9:02 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 13, 2026 to 11:42 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 13, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "IDF accuses Lebanese army of only cosmetic action against Hezbollah"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Southern Lebanon to Jerusalem; reclassified it from military-statement to political; updated the sourcing note; added a source: The Jerusalem Post.

    Evidence: jpost.com

  37. Duplicate merged

    Trump says US could 'stay and keep the oil' in Iran, as in Venezuela

    Merged a duplicate entry from the same remarks and corrected the time to when they were reported.

    Corrected the time from 7:39 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 13, 2026 to 7:40 PM Dublin time, Sep 13, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Trump floats US holding Iranian oil fields, likens plan to Venezuela"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Washington, D.C. to Ireland; reclassified it from policy-statement to political; updated the sourcing note; merged a duplicate entry into this one ("Trump predicts Iran conflict will end around US midterm elections, oil to 'drop like a rock'"); added a source: The Jerusalem Post (Reuters).

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Corrected the time from 7:39 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 13, 2026 to 7:40 PM Dublin time, Sep 13, 2026; corrected the headline (it read "Trump floats US holding Iranian oil fields, likens plan to Venezuela"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from Washington, D.C. to Ireland; reclassified it from policy-statement to political; updated the sourcing note; merged a duplicate entry into this one ("Trump predicts Iran conflict will end around US midterm elections, oil to 'drop like a rock'"); added a source: The Jerusalem Post (Reuters).

    Evidence: cnbc.com, jpost.com

  38. Correction

    Pezeshkian says Iran and UAE want to 'turn the page' after BRICS meeting

    Corrected the location and added details of the meeting.

    Now gives the local time where it happened, 6:37 PM Kolkata time, Sep 13, 2026 (the moment itself is unchanged); corrected the headline (it read "Iran's President Says Tehran and UAE Aim to 'Turn the Page' on Relations"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from New Delhi, India / Tehran, Iran to New Delhi, India; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, The Times of Israel live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Now gives the local time where it happened, 6:37 PM Kolkata time, Sep 13, 2026 (the moment itself is unchanged); corrected the headline (it read "Iran's President Says Tehran and UAE Aim to 'Turn the Page' on Relations"); revised the summary; revised the context note; corrected the location from New Delhi, India / Tehran, Iran to New Delhi, India; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: Al Jazeera live blog, The Times of Israel live blog.

    Evidence: aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com, timesofisrael.com

  39. Correction

    Saudi pipeline outage threatens 4% of global oil supply, traders warn

    Replaced a vague repair estimate with the reported figures.

    Now gives the local time where it happened, 3:16 PM Riyadh time, Sep 13, 2026 (the moment itself is unchanged); corrected the headline (it read "Saudi east-west pipeline remains offline, threatening 4% of global oil supply"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: The Times of Israel live blog, Al Jazeera live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Now gives the local time where it happened, 3:16 PM Riyadh time, Sep 13, 2026 (the moment itself is unchanged); corrected the headline (it read "Saudi east-west pipeline remains offline, threatening 4% of global oil supply"); revised the summary; revised the context note; updated the sourcing note; added 3 sources: The Times of Israel live blog, Al Jazeera live blog.

    Evidence: timesofisrael.com, aljazeera.com, aljazeera.com, timesofisrael.com

  40. Correction

    NYT: Iranian hardliners launched July Hormuz attacks without leaders' approval

    Added a direct link and corrected the time zone.

    Now gives the local time where it happened, 7:53 AM New York time, Sep 13, 2026 (the moment itself is unchanged); corrected the headline (it read "NYT: Iranian hardliners launched unauthorized July Hormuz attacks that derailed US peace deal"); reclassified it from diplomatic-disclosure to political; updated the sourcing note; added a source: The Times of Israel live blog.

    Full details and evidence

    What changed: Now gives the local time where it happened, 7:53 AM New York time, Sep 13, 2026 (the moment itself is unchanged); corrected the headline (it read "NYT: Iranian hardliners launched unauthorized July Hormuz attacks that derailed US peace deal"); reclassified it from diplomatic-disclosure to political; updated the sourcing note; added a source: The Times of Israel live blog.

    Evidence: timesofisrael.com, timesofisrael.com

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