United States Of America

Hurricane Sally made a landfall at the Florida-Alabama coast on September 16. Due to its slow movement, the authorities failed to predict it's first strike. Strong winds of 165 kmph and heavy rains have effected around a million people, majorly from Pensacola, Florida. The excessive rains are expected to flood at least eight waterways in Alabama and Florida. Officials requested the people to use only text messages for communication.

US has confirmed the withdrawal of 2200 troops from Iraq by September end. After withdrawal, 2000 US soldiers will be left to advise and aid Iraqi forces in eradicating Islamic State (IS) militants. In January, the issue with the soldiers became contentious, after US killed Iranian General Qasem Soleimani using a drone, in Baghdad. Reportedly, Iraq had declared defeat of IS militants in 2017 and asked the US forces to leave.

The United States' attempt to extend the economic sanctions on Iran has been rejected by 13 of the 15 UN Security Council members. Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has submitted a letter, demanding actions against Iran, in the UN. The US accused Iran of non-compliance with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal. The 2015 nuclear deal intended to keep Iran in check against developing nuclear weapons.