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The U.S., UK and 27 other countries issue a joint statement condemning Iran's use of violent attacks, assassination plots, arson, sabotage and cyber operations abroad. Citing Tehran's involvement in the September 27 RAF Fairford incident and recent attacks across Europe, they warn that Iranian proxies will be investigated, disrupted and prosecuted

Reports indicate an attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

British Foreign Minister: Summoning Iranian Ambassador in London

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says that the plot to bomb the RAF Fairford airbase was "almost certainly" carried out by the Revolutionary Guards

British Prime Minister: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Highly Likely to Have Ordered the RAF Fairford Base Incident

Revolution Guards conduct missile drills in the Islamic Republic

Iranian Armed Forces Spokesman: Continued reliance on US security umbrella will only lead to exorbitant costs and flawed calculations.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Studying US response to our proposal, will inform mediators upon reaching a conclusion

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Claims by the US regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the loss of our strategic advantage do not reflect the reality on the ground.

Iran's Foreign Ministry: Security will not return to the Strait of Hormuz as long as the United States continues its blockade and economic war against Iran

UKMTO has reclassified earlier incident as an attack following confirmation that the tanker was struck by an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Local authorities are assisting in the evacuation of the crew, damage assessment and environmental impact is unknown at time of update. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO whilst authorities investigate.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Fire on oil tanker after collision with a vessel during attempt to cross an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz

Fox News reports that the US Treasury Secretary: We will continue to pressure Iran through the confiscation of cryptocurrencies and tightening of the maritime blockade

UK Maritime Trade Operations: Report of unidentified projectile targeting oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage.

Explosion in the Strait of Hormuz

Pro-regime Iranian media report that the IRGC fired 30 ballistic missiles a short while ago, including Khorramshahr and Emad types, as part of a large-scale missile drill

Sri Lanka says it has no immediate plans to assist 19 Iranian oil tankers stranded in international waters near its coast, despite reports of food, water and fuel shortages. The vessels have been stranded for months following the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Sri

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington is working with Pakistan and Turkey to restrict Iran's overland trade routes. He also said the U.S. may seize roughly $1B in Iranian cryptocurrency assets

CENTCOM has likely hit OFAC Sanctioned (since Feb 2024) tanker LIMAS. It is the only tanker stopped in the circle identified by the UKMTO. OCEAN MOLICA hit earlier today by CENTCOM, is a bulk carrier in the Indian Ocean

Newly released footage of US forces striking the engine room of the cargo vessel M/V Ocean Molica as it attempted to run the blockade of Iran yesterday

The IRGC Navy issued a warning over VHF Channel 16 to six vessels anchored around 16.5 nautical miles north-northwest of Ras al Khaimah, UAE, Ambrey Intelligence said in an alert. "The vessels were advised to heave up anchor, exit the area immediately, and transit to Dubai anchorage," Ambrey noted

A senior Israeli official says Israel will not launch a preemptive strike against Iran before the October 27 elections, according to Israel's Channel 12

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says a supertanker carrying crude oil struck a naval mine while attempting to leave the Strait of Hormuz through an "unauthorized route

U.S. officials pressed Israel to launch a unilateral strike on Iran during talks over the past two weeks, Maariv reports. Washington reportedly wanted Israel to assume the political risks of military action ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November, believing Israel might favor a strike before its own Oct. 27 elections. Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir warned that renewed fighting could delay Israel's vote. The U.S. has since dropped the demand, which reportedly stemmed from Iran's rapid rebuilding of its ballistic missile and drone production capabilities

Iran has preserved its missile and drone capacity despite months of US and Israeli airstrikes and remains capable of replenishing its weapons arsenal, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing Western officials familiar with intelligence assessments.

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States that it would suffer the fate of ancient Persia's defeated enemies, responding to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech in Athens invoking the Persian invasions of ancient Greece. "Throughout history we Iranians have faced those who declared themselves masters of the universe and sought to erase ancient civilizations," Ghalibaf wrote on X on Friday. "They came in fire and flame, only to depart in dust and shame. Those who chase Alexander's legacy will share Valerian's fate: you will kneel."

Trump: I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter. Additionally, based on the condition of their Diesel Refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel. Between our TOTAL CONTROL of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian Energy, Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST. Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my Greatest Priority. This is a very big and important announcement. Additionally, it must be understood, that Iran will not have a Nuclear Weapon

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy: Our confrontation with ships will not be limited to violations in the Strait of Hormuz, but we will also sanction vessels passing through unauthorized waterways.

Multiple vessels have been hit and crude leaks all over. Today's optical image. Details soon

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy: Major fire erupts in ship engine room after targeting in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz