On the 19th, senior Iranian sources said mediators Qatar and Pakistan told Tehran Washington is ready to negotiate and serious about advancing talks. Iran said it would resume implementing the Islamabad memorandum within days if the U.S. returns to and fulfils its terms, but demands concrete, credible guarantees against future attacks. The source said Iran will begin negotiations on the nuclear file and sanctions relief once the U.S. substantively implements the memorandum — including halting ho

China launched Zhuzhou Space Interstellar's PIESAT-2 satellites 13–16 at 18:50 Beijing time on Sept. 19, 2026, from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center aboard a Long March-2D rocket. The satellites entered their planned orbit and the launch mission was successful. It was the Long March series' 668th flight.

Baghaei, Iran foreign ministry spokesperson, said attending the UN General Assembly is Iran’s "legitimate right," not a "favor" from other countries, and Tehran will not abandon the New York diplomatic platform. He said Iran will not send a false signal of détente; any diplomatic action should reflect Iran’s strength and positions. Although travel to New York is "not attractive" for the delegation, the UNGA is an important arena for Iran to express its stance amid recent conflicts and external pressure. Baghaei accused the United States of public pressure and visa delays aimed at the delegation, but said such measures will not prevent Iran from attending and presenting its position.