Representative Josh Gottheimer stated on September 26th, 2025, that Iran seeks to continue its reign of terror and threaten national security, including that of allies like Israel, and urged the U.S. to stand firm against Iranian aggression. The statement, shared on X, formerly Twitter, at approximately 4:07 PM UTC, emphasized the need to protect U.S. national security and its allies. This development coincides with discussions on Iran's nuclear program, with an analyst noting that while Iran seeks to continue its nuclear program, the Natanz site is less significant than Isfahan and stockpiles of highly enriched uranium (HEU). The analyst, posting on X, formerly Twitter, around 3:50 PM UTC, suggested that Iran engages in "gamesmanship" regarding its nuclear activities, referencing an offer made by Araghchi on Tuesday to E3 (European Union three) concerning a site, without specifying location or timing. Previous reports from September 26th, 2025, indicate ongoing regional tensions. Israel conducted airstrikes on the Houthi Security and Intelligence Service Headquarters in Sanaa, Yemen, at approximately 3:32 PM UTC in response to Houthi attacks. Simultaneously, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited Lebanon to peace talks, despite previous Israeli airstrikes on a Hezbollah missile manufacturing site in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley. The context of regional instability is further underscored by concerns over Iran's nuclear program expansion and its nuclear reactor deal with Russia.
