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Iranian source in Khorramshahr: Columns of smoke and fire observed in the Ferdows area of the Iranian city of Karaj are the result of a fire at an industrial facility, with no security incident reported.

Iran's IRGC Claims It Shot Down 14th U.S. MQ-1 Drone Near Strait of Hormuz Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have destroyed a 14th MQ-1 drone near the Strait of Hormuz using a modern air defense system. The reported interception occurred off Sirik on October 29

UKMTO reports a vessel on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, 9 nautical miles north of Khasab, Oman. The crew's status and extent of damage remain unknown

US Treasury Secretary: Our economic measures against Iran are highly successful

Following Iranian media claims that commercial vessels struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says primary transit routes remain mine-free and open

Saudi Arabia has asked US President Donald Trump not to rush into war with Iran and to allow more time for negotiations, Axios reports, citing a US official

Qatar-led mediators are pushing Iran to accept nuclear concessions to avert massive U.S.-Israeli strikes after the U.S. midterm elections. The proposal would allow UN inspectors into Iran's bombed nuclear sites in exchange for limited sanctions relief and access to frozen funds

Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry: Summoning of the Iranian ambassador in Kuwait and handing over a protest note in the background of statements by the Iranian embassy that violated Kuwait's sovereignty and the independence of its judiciary.

Iranian official: Qatar has not presented a new proposal to end fighting with the United States.

The US has told Gulf Arab allies to prepare for a renewed military campaign against Iran after the midterm elections - WSJ

The additional U.S. Patriot is going to Israel. This is per flight tracking data and two officials with knowledge of the movement

Putin meets with the Iranian President in Moscow

Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom will increase its staff at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant to 700, per Interfax

Iranian Navy says an oil tanker caught fire after striking naval mines east of the Strait of Hormuz. It says the tanker had switched off its tracking systems and attempted to enter what it called a restricted area

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Moscow Gas Exporting Countries Forum: The eighth summit is taking place amidst geopolitical circumstances and transformations that pose unprecedented challenges to energy security.

President Trump calls the ceasefire with Iran "a waste of time"

CNN reports US official: Any new operation against Iran will be extensive

The Iranian presidency: Pezeshkian emphasized support for any agreement to strengthen unity, cohesion, and security and development in the region.

Iranian media: A meeting between Iranian officials and representatives of the Mecca Coalition countries has begun in Tehran

Tanker on fire after being targeted near Basra port, Iraq

US forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch new, potentially major, military operations against Iran "within 96 hours of receiving" an order from President Donald Trump, according to two US officials

UKMTO has received a verified time-late report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. A tanker transiting outbound was struck by an unknown projectile, disabling the vessel. The crew have been reported safe. There is no damage assessment or environmental impact report at present. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said a meeting between Iran and the Mecca Accords countries will focus on Israeli expansionism, developments in occupied Palestine and the situation in Lebanon. He welcomed regional efforts to establish security mechanisms based on regional interests, describing the meeting as a possible step toward "indigenous security." Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın are expected to meet Iranian officials in Tehran today to discuss regional security cooperation, according to Iran's National Security Council.

Two BMs were launched at 07:23 Tehran time (0353Z) from Payam - Tabriz road. East Azerbaijan Province, Iran

Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson confirmed a Qatari delegation visited Tehran yesterday for mediation efforts and bilateral talks, noting the trip is part of ongoing regional diplomatic consultations over the past three to four weeks

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We have not closed the diplomatic window and have demonstrated our seriousness in the diplomatic path. The United States is not serious in negotiations.

A photo of a Saudi C130 Hercules at Mehrabhad airport that brought the Saudi delegation to Tehran published by Iranian news agency Fars

Saudi defence minister, Pakistani army chief, and Turkish intelligence head all heading into Tehran for talks with Iranian senior officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaee

Explosion heard in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump: Oil prices rising are a small price to pay for preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons