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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT on September 26, 2026.

Iran conditions for talks

Iran’s president says the memorandum of understanding signed with the US in Islamabad can be the basis for the Hormuz Strait to be reopened, criticizing Washington for failing to abide by the agreement. Masoud Pezeshkian was speaking to American media outlet, CBS News. He stressed that Iran remains fully committed to the Islamabad MoU and is ready to implement it. He said any path toward resolving the conflict must be based on dialogue, patience, and tolerance. Referring to attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites, the president said no country has the legal right to attack nuclear sites that are under the inspection of the IAEA and are within the NPT framework. Pezeshkian called on the US to stop supporting Israel, which is carrying out genocide, and urged Washington to act on the basis of justice and fairness.

Iraqi group urges Iran support

Iraq’s resistance group Kata'ib Hezbollah has called on Iraqis to support Iran economically and counter the US siege on Tehran, urging increased trade and the purchase of Iranian goods. In a statement, the group called for expanding economic ties with Iran and avoiding any action that could increase pressure on the Iranian people. It also called on Iraqis to support Iranian goods, expand trade, and avoid any action that increases pressure on Iran, describing this as a religious duty. The group accused the Iraqi government and other institutions of aligning with American policies, saying this intensifies pressure on the Iranian people. It also issued a religious inquiry to clerics and authorities, demanding a ruling on the Islamic legal status of any cooperation with the siege on Iran.

Israel Gaza genocide

The Israeli regime continues to press ahead with its deadly attacks on the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, shedding more Palestinian blood.