- Israeli officials admit: "We have no idea when the 'spark' that will ignite the protest in Iran will arrive - but it will arrive"..

- Iran launches multiple waves of anti-ship cruise missiles and Shahed-136 drones from Sirik, southern Iran, toward vessels under US Navy escort in the US-backed southern Omani corridor of the Strait of Hormuz, per initial reports.

- UK set to announce ban on trade with Israeli settlements in West Bank. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told the House of Commons last week the UK needs “a comprehensive reset of our policy” when it comes to the West Bank.

- Jared Kushner on Gaza and Israel: "We are working on several political issues in Israel. I think we agree with them on the desired end state. It's just that they have crazy elections, and that makes them a bit irrational in certain aspects.

- Iran: IRGC Deploys in Isfahan: IRGC and Basij forces are deploying in large numbers across Isfahan Province. This move precedes a petrol price hike scheduled to take effect at midnight local time.

- Strait of Hormuz: Mine Clearance OperationThe US Navy spent four months secretly clearing Iranian naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz. Divers, robotic boats, and underwater vehicles located and neutralized mines, though commercial shipping remains cautious due to ongoing threats.

- Jizan: Aramco Facility StruckSaudi Aramco's Jizan oil facilities were struck, marking the second attack in just over a month. NASA FIRMS detected three thermal anomalies at the facility, which has not fully operated since late July.