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September 21 - According to a report by Al-Masirah TV, controlled by the Houthi rebels in Yemen, Saudi Arabian warplanes attacked a communications tower in Yemen's northern Jawf province on September 20, killing four people and injuring three. The report stated that Saudi warplanes attacked the communications tower in the Hab and Shaaf districts of Jawf province, killing four workers and injuring three others. Saudi Arabia has not yet responded to the incident.

According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, Yemeni sources say that Saudi Arabia has launched an attack on Yemen's northern province of Jawf.

According to Axios, US President Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky in New York on Tuesday, as the US works toward a de-escalation agreement between Russia and Ukraine.

September 21 – French President Emmanuel Macron said on the 20th that France supports the agenda of closer ties between Canada and the European Union, and supports Canada becoming a joint member of the EU. Macron made the remarks during a joint press conference with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saint-Pierre, the capital of the French overseas territory of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Macron said this was the first official visit by a Canadian prime minister to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and that the two countries would strengthen cooperation in areas such as fisheries, security, and energy.

On September 21st, according to a Nikkei report, the Japanese government will collaborate with major machinery manufacturers to collect data for machine learning in physical AI applications such as autonomous robots. The project will achieve cross-manufacturer data collection by assigning unique IDs to factory equipment. Japan reportedly aims to reach a 20 trillion yen (approximately US$127 billion) AI robot industry scale by 2040, capturing over 30% of the global market share. Japan hopes to leverage its domestic manufacturing base to prepare high-quality data for machine learning, paving the way for the development of competitive, domestically produced AI robots.

According to Nikkei: Japan will use industrial machinery to collect physical artificial intelligence data.

September 21 – According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, a spokesperson for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization stated that, as of now, neither the Iraqi government, the Ministry of Transportation, nor the country's aviation authorities have issued any official statement regarding a complete suspension of flights between Iran and Iraq. Claims of canceling all flights between Iraq and Iran have not been officially confirmed and have been denied.

On September 21, according to Saudi media Alhadath, the Lebanese Foreign Minister stated, "We reiterate Lebanon's condemnation of the attacks against Saudi Arabia. Lebanon has regained its autonomy in decision-making, and we will not allow any party to negotiate on our behalf. We successfully prevented the attack on Beirut and its surrounding areas through negotiations. The military solution destroyed the southern region, causing displacement of residents. The only option to end the Israeli occupation is through negotiations. Although the negotiation process is long and complex, we will continue our efforts until our sovereignty is fully restored. The decision to limit arms is an internal Lebanese matter and is unrelated to negotiations with Israel."

French Foreign Ministry: France will first summon the Iranian ambassador.

The French Foreign Ministry stated that France will take appropriate measures in response to Iran's closure of the Tehran Language Center.

The French Foreign Ministry stated that the decision to close the language center in Tehran was unreasonable and unacceptable.

French Foreign Ministry: Condemns Iranian authorities' decision to close the French language center in Tehran.

On September 21, Fox News reported that when White House National Economic Council Director Hassett was asked in an interview on Sunday about the specific timeline for Trump's earlier promise of a "reverse rocket drop" in oil prices, he did not provide a timeline, only stating that the US government had taken measures to ensure that the impact on energy prices was "far less than expected." Hassett stated that after the escalation of the conflict between Iran and the Houthis, the US has ensured the transport of oil through the Strait of Hormuz through naval escorts, with "billions of barrels of oil already passing through the strait" to minimize the impact of supply disruptions on oil prices. He indicated that initially, the market expected oil prices to rise to $150 or $200 per barrel, but this did not occur. Hassett also stated that "President Trump will decide when it ends," and that if the US did not take action, it could have serious consequences for "the global economy and human civilization."

On September 21, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he spoke with US President Donald Trump that day, and the two agreed to meet in New York. Zelenskyy said that this meeting "could bring about important changes," and that the diplomatic process is currently underway.

On September 21, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration is preparing broader sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) to expand its previous pressure campaign against the institution. According to documents, the new measures could prohibit most transactions with the ICC after a six- to seven-month grace period and may restrict its use of the US dollar, thus affecting its participation in the global financial system. The report, citing officials, stated that the final decision and announcement date are yet to be determined, but could be announced as early as this week during the UN General Assembly or in the following days. A State Department spokesperson did not disclose specific sanctions but stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes the ICC poses a threat to US sovereignty. Previously, the US has sanctioned several ICC officials, including former Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, ICC President Tomoko Akane, and several judges and prosecutors. The proposed measures would expand from targeting individuals to targeting transactions with the court as a whole. The deterioration in US relations with the ICC is linked to the court's 2024 arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant.

On September 21, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with New York City Mayor Nancy Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the New York City mayor, on Monday. Mamdani's office stated that the talks will focus on issues affecting New York City and its residents, but did not release a specific agenda or meeting arrangements. White House officials confirmed the meeting plans but did not provide further details. This will be Mamdani's third face-to-face meeting with Trump since being elected mayor.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is preparing to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico: We will not support any actions that could lead to conflict between NATO and Russia.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: I thank the US President for signing the Lindsey Graham Act (sanctions against Russia) into law.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: I have spoken with US President Donald Trump, and we have agreed to meet in New York. This meeting "could change a lot of things."