Security warning by @StateDept for the following countries: UAE, Israel, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, Lebanon, Qatar. "Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area. Americans traveling to or from the Middle East should monitor information about airport and airline operations and develop contingency plans in advance. Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world, including U.S. businesses and other institutions

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces launched drone and artillery attacks near the Gavileh village in Marivan, northwestern Iran, according to the Kurdistan Human Rights Network.

French President Macron: We must never conflate peaceful protesters with looters and insurgents; there are people who are entirely justified in believing that fuel prices have risen too high. This is due to the war in Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Jerusalem_Post that Russia's cooperation with Iran runs counter to its own interests, accusing Moscow of backing antisemitic bot networks targeting Israel

Trump has given his "Complete and Total Endorsement" to Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election, warning that the U.S. would have to act against Iran itself if Israel chooses another leader

Iranian President: We do not intend to attack any country, but we will respond forcefully to any attack and will not allow enemies to covet our land.

A vessel was targeted in northeastern Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates.

Drones target Iranian Kurdish opposition bases in Erbil, northern Iraq

Iranian Foreign Minister: Ready to provide assistance to stop the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen

UKMTO: UKMTO has received a report of an incident 78NM northeast of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia. The Master of a tanker has reported being attacked by an RPG from a small boat, resulting in damage to the aft port quarter. Crew are accounted for and reported safe. A complete damage assessment and environmental impact are unknown at time of report. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate.

UKMTO reports that a tanker has been hit by an unidentified projectile 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia.

Міністр судноплавства Індії Сарбананда Соновал повідомив, що 16 жовтня нафтовий танкер MT ST 3 із 15 індійськими моряками на борту був уражений снарядом в Ормузькій протоці. Окремо 14 жовтня хімічний танкер YARA J із дев'ятьма індійськими моряками зазнав удару безпілотника на якірній стоянці поблизу румунського порту Суліна. Усі 24 індійські моряки залишилися неушкодженими, загиблих і поранених немає.

President Pezeshkian has nominated Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi, a veteran missile industry official under US, EU and UN sanctions, as Iran's new defense minister, pending a vote.

Lavrov to visit Tehran on October 19

Saudi Arabia speaks publicly for first time about Iran's role in Houthi attacks on kingdom. "We think escalation by Houthis at this later stage of conflict is encouraged by Iran," says @Rayedkrimly, deputy minister for public diplomacy at MOFA

Trump: We will not use nuclear weapons against Iran

Trump rules out deploying ground troops in Iran

Female Basij commander and police officer killed in separate shootings in Mehrestan, Sistan-Baluchistan province, Iran. Local outlet HalVash reports three additional police wounded. Suspects unidentified, Iran Intl reports.

Rubio spoke with Netanyahu today, according to a State Department source.

CENTCOM спростувало три заяви Ірану, звинувативши КВІР у неправдивих твердженнях про контроль над Ормузькою протокою, перекрученні обставин затоплення судна та завищенні втрат США. Командування повідомило, що за останні 24 години протокою пройшли понад 40 суден.

US Treasury: Sanctions imposed on the International Development Bank of Iraq due to its links with Iranian government entities

Western intelligence has detected "extreme" new military moves by Iran, according to Channel 12. Netanyahu briefed Trump on developments in Tehran, but the U.S. president has yet to decide whether or when to strike. Israeli officials believe any attack should target Iran's energy, missile and nuclear infrastructure, although U.S. and Israeli security officials see no immediate urgency.

Netanyahu warns: "If Iran attacks, it will make the biggest mistake of its life. We also have the ability to act independently, and I would advise our enemies not to test us. Under any circumstances"

The US Treasury announced new sanctions on Thursday, targeting a Iraqi bank, along with a network of currency exchange companies and Iranian banks operating in free trade zones.

CENTCOM confirms: USS George H.W. Bush returns to Arabian Sea after recent visit to Thailand

Речник КВІР Хусейн Мохебі заявив, що атака КВІР на три судна в протоці Сірахчох після укладення з США угоди про припинення вогню в межах Ісламабадського меморандуму була не випадковою, а свідомо спланованою операцією, санкціонованою через державні механізми ухвалення рішень Ірану та військову вертикаль командування у відповідь на створення США південного коридору.

US Navy aircraft carrier strike group deploys with large drone ship for the first time. The Theodore Roosevelt CSG recently departed San Diego with a large USV and is expected to sail towards the Middle East.

Президент Ірану Масуд Пезешкіан заявив, що Тегеран переживає найжорсткішу блокаду з часів революції 1979 року, звинувативши Вашингтон у спробах спровокувати суспільне невдоволення та протести шляхом посилення економічного тиску.

Initial reports indicate that missiles targeted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Rocket launch from Kermanshah province