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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that ordering military strikes in Iran remains an option following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said: “Israel has nothing to fear. I’ll take care of it.”

Iran’s national security chief issued a new threat after Saudi Arabia said one of its tankers was hit while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is weighing additional sanctions on Iran and those who assist it.

The U.S. military struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in southern Iran in response to Iranian activity in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on American forces. Tehran responded by launching missiles and drones at U.S. bases across the region.

Nearly a year after Charlie Kirk’s killing, a Utah court has decided that prosecutors have presented enough evidence to put the accused shooter on trial. If convicted, he faces the death penalty.

U.S. Central Command says it has begun striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets near the Strait of Hormuz, following Iranian missile launches at American targets in the region. The U.S. Embassy in Israel issued a warning, while interceptions over Jordan were seen from Eilat.

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi will make his first visit to Washington since taking office, meeting with members of Congress and the Senate. Following Israel’s recognition, he hopes to advance U.S. recognition and possibly meet with President Donald Trump.

Dana Nessel invoked Queen Esther while urging Jewish voters to consider broader political concerns despite deep unease over Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.

A powerful flash flood caused extensive destruction in the Inner Canyon, with 62 people airlifted to safety. The search for 15 missing people continues as authorities warn that more storms could trigger flooding and landslides in the area.

U.S. media reported that several commanders overseeing American military commands oppose continued fighting with Iran. They warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the war in the Persian Gulf is affecting other forces deployed around the world.

The taxpayer-funded Arab American National Museum will screen a film portraying Hamas’s attack on communities near the Gaza border as a “struggle for liberation from colonialism.” The screening is set for Oct. 10, one day before the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York.

The U.S. struck Revolutionary Guard missile launchers on Larak Island, its first attack on Iranian territory since July. Iran responded by firing missiles toward bases in Jordan and said it also targeted the United Arab Emirates with drones.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow and proposed a three-way summit with Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy to help end the war in Ukraine. He also warned Russia not to attack any country connected to the NATO alliance.

Iranian media published a written statement attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, calling on Arab countries in the Middle East, especially in the Gulf, to confront Israel and the United States.

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, says the energy agreement with the United States will last 25 years and could bring the country roughly $209 billion. American companies are preparing to expand their operations, while protests against the U.S. presence continue in Caracas.

The United States said it has decided to bar several individuals working at UNRWA-affiliated institutions from federally funded activities after finding that some employees were connected to Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad. In one case, three teachers were identified: one allegedly took part in the October 7 attack, while another held Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Republican Senator Ted Cruz, known for his support for Israel, has announced that he is interested in seeking his party’s nomination and the U.S. presidency in the next election. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are also expected to be contenders.

North Korea responded to a $125 million missile deal between Washington and South Korea, warning of a "new security threat" to the country and promising a response.

The U.S. says it disrupted a Chinese cyber operation that targeted a range of government agencies and sensitive institutions, including NASA and the Senate. The Justice Department seized domains used by two attack platforms that had reportedly been active since at least 2018.

Twenty-nine states alleged that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive and harmful to minors. Under the settlement, the company will pay $17.1 billion and impose new restrictions on young users across the United States.

Treasury sanctions the British anti-Israel group over attacks on defense facilities and military sites, following its earlier ban in the United Kingdom