Event Brief
Kayhan says US-Israel defeat after 205 days of war
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 2:22 PM ET
Summary: Kayhan claims the US and Israel’s attack on Iran has failed to achieve its goals after 205 days, arguing Iran has gained the upper hand and is pressuring the aggressors. It also alleges the US and Israel are trying to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while Yemen-based fighters control Bab al-Mandab and move it toward closure.
WHO: Kayhan
WHAT: Kayhan publishes a note asserting the US-Israel campaign against Iran has failed after 205 days and describing pressure on the aggressors via strait control.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 1:41 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Kayhan argues that the US and Israel’s decision to attack Iran has not produced the expected outcome after 205 days, and it highlights Iran’s claimed leverage over nearby straits.
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