Iran and Oman are continuing talks on regulating shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran’s economic crisis deepens. Washington says the new economic campaign is already showing results: “The pressure is working.”
The SDF commander announced the force’s dissolution and its full integration into state institutions, 11 years after it was founded. The move brings a decade of Kurdish autonomy in northeastern Syria to an end.
President Donald Trump said the mines in the Strait of Hormuz have been removed and warned Iran against laying new ones. At the same time, Washington is preparing to return diplomats to embassies across the region.
An unusually powerful tornado struck France's Aude department, injuring 39 people and causing extensive damage to hundreds of homes. The mayor of Pomas, which suffered the worst destruction, described the scale of the devastation: "Some people lost everything they had."
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to travel to New Delhi for the BRICS summit, marking his first visit to India since 2019. The backdrop: efforts to stabilize relations alongside an ongoing border dispute.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured the Gaza Strip and made clear that the IDF will continue working to dismantle Hamas and prevent it from rebuilding its strength. He said the pursuit of the October 7 terrorists will continue until they are eliminated, even over the long term.
A U.S. Air Force C-17 landed in Moscow after passing through Latvia, but the purpose of the flight has not been disclosed. The Kremlin says it has no information, while U.S. officials have not yet offered an official explanation.
Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis said Athens will respond to any violation of its rights, pointing to Greece’s military capabilities in the face of Turkey. He also stressed the importance of Greece’s alliance with Israel and the United States.
At least five kites were found in Kfar Aza and Nahal Oz, including one bearing the message: "We will never calm down." At the same time, the IDF and Shin Bet destroyed two Hamas weapons depots inside mosques.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that Iran attempted to murder one of his sons, information that had been barred from publication for months. His comments came amid Iranian threats directed at the family of U.S. President Donald Trump as well.
The U.S. State Department has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, according to an announcement from the U.S. Treasury Department. The move was announced earlier this year, but it required a congressional review process before it could be finalized.
The Trump administration is ramping up economic pressure on Tehran, imposing restrictions on companies, individuals, and vessels tied to Iran. Countries involved in the identified activities will be given time to stop. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned: "No one is immune."
Iran’s rial has fallen to a record low of 2.02 million to the dollar, as food prices surge and the economy contracts. Meanwhile, Washington is preparing to announce an additional round of severe sanctions.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the IDF to respond forcefully to balloons, kites, and drones launched from Gaza toward communities near the border. Katz said the response could include targeted strikes, evacuating areas, and action against terrorist infrastructure.
Following the congestion and disruptions, the Israel Airports Authority management and workers’ committee have agreed on immediate steps to restore normal operations at Ben-Gurion Airport. Management employees will join shifts, while the hiring of new workers will continue ahead of the Tishrei holidays.
Germany is planning to invest nearly €12 billion in a long-range weapons network meant to deter Russia. The plan includes American Tomahawks, systems developed with Britain, and a cruise missile from an American-Israeli company being evaluated in Berlin.
The United States has begun imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian products after trade talks in Washington collapsed without a deal. Canada has suspended negotiations and promised an equal response, as both sides trade blame for the breakdown.
Israel and Turkey are using back channels in an effort to prevent friction, but officials in Jerusalem say there are red lines when it comes to a Turkish military foothold in Syria. The central concern: radar and air-defense systems that could restrict the Israeli Air Force.
Hackers linked to the Iranian regime reportedly shut down a British power station for four days, the first known case of Tehran-linked actors causing a prolonged outage at a facility of this kind in the UK.
A labor dispute at Ben Gurion Airport shut down check-in counters and disrupted flights, which began gradually resuming at 3 p.m. The Airports Authority and Transportation Ministry threatened legal action, while the Histadrut said it had warned for months about staffing shortages.
