Armenia’s ambassador to Iran emphasized expanding rail and trade cooperation between Tehran and Yerevan, highlighting Iran’s rail network as a regional gateway. During a meeting with Iran’s Railways chief, both sides stressed closer cooperation and the potential rail link via the Syunik region as a key component of the North-South corridor. Tehran and Yerevan are pursuing steps to operationalize the route, which could diversify transit routes and improve access to southern waters and Europe.

Palestinian supporters protested outside Celtic Park in Glasgow against Ireland’s scheduled European Nations League matches with Israel, calling for cancellations as part of the Stop the Game campaign. The protest featured symbolic imagery and demanded pressure on Ireland’s federation to block matches with Israel, highlighting the broader debate on whether sports should be insulated from political issues. The reports identify two upcoming fixtures—Sept. 27 in Debrecen, Hungary, and Oct. 4 in Bačka Topola, Serbia—though the events’ outcomes remain uncertain and subject to verification.

Turkish authorities detained 201 suspects in an operation against an international fraud network linked to the Israeli regime, involved in forex and cryptocurrency scams run through call centers. Reports indicate suspects from multiple countries, including 9 Israelis and 11 Pakistanis, with four Istanbul investigations continuing. The network allegedly targeted Europe, the Far East, and Africa, with reported transactions totaling about 13 billion Turkish Lira over two years (roughly $266 million).