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Here’s a rundown of all the news you need to start your Tuesday, including Saudi Arabia conducting airstrikes on Yemen’s strategic port city of Mokha, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying that operations of all Iranian commercial airlines will shut down globally, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in New York for talks.
Saudi airstrikes on Yemen’s strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha killed at least six people and injured eight others, according to a report by the Houthi-affiliated Saba news agency.
“Six civilians, including two children and a woman, were killed and eight others, including a child and a woman, were injured in Saudi-led airstrikes on Mokha,” Saba said.
The Houthis are fighting Yemen's internationally recognized government in a civil war, with Saudi Arabia backing the government.
In recent days, the Houthis have claimed responsibility for drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh as well as energy facilities along the country's Red Sea coast.
Operations of all Iranian commercial airlines will shut down globally beginning Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
"On September 23rd, all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world," Bessent told US television network CNBC, outlining broad secondary sanctions aimed at isolating Tehran's civil aviation network.
Bessent said international hubs servicing Iranian planes would face complete exclusion from the American banking system. Foreign operators cannot refuel the aircraft, provide landing facilities, or sell passenger tickets without risking their access to dollar clearing, he warned. Iranian officials did not immediately issue a public response regarding the planned aviation restrictions.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in New York for talks.
Erdogan and Salam held a closed-door meeting at the Turkevi Center, or Turkish House, across from UN headquarters.
The meeting focused on bilateral relations between Türkiye and Lebanon and regional developments, according to Türkiye's Communication Directorate.
Erdogan told Salam that Türkiye is continuing efforts to help establish lasting peace and stability in Lebanon, said the statement.
He also said an international initiative was needed to replace the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Ankara will continue standing by the Lebanese people during difficult times and will maintain the delivery of humanitarian and medical assistance to Lebanon, Erdogan stressed.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani signed a memorandum of understanding on critical minerals at a ceremony in New York City on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Speaking at the signing, Rubio described Italy as "a great partner" and said the two countries work very closely together on the issue of critical minerals, which he said is under constant consideration.
"He's the deputy prime minister and has become a good friend," he said of Tajani, adding that Washington wants to continue working with Rome.
Cuba forecasted a power deficit of 1,975 megawatts during Monday's peak evening hours as the island continues to face severe electricity shortages following the collapse of the national electrical grid last week.
The Ministry of Energy and Mines said the National Electric System (SEN) is expected to have 1,215 megawatts of available generation against a projected demand of 3,150 megawatts during the evening peak.
The figures represent a generation shortfall of 1,935 megawatts, while the expected impact on electricity service is estimated at 1,975 megawatts.
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