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VIDEO | Israeli airstrike targets Wadi al-Hujair in south Lebanon amid ongoing violations.

VIDEO | "Ready, without limits." New video released by Iranian state media shows the preparation and launch of missiles and drones targeting enemy forces, amid growing talk of a renewed US-Israeli assault on Iran following the US midterm elections.

❗️Qatari LNG tanker struck by unidentified objects in Gulf waters A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker was struck by unidentified objects while transiting Gulf waters on Friday evening, Qatar News Agency reported on Sunday. The vessel, Al Mayeda, operated by Qatar Gas Transport Company, sustained no reported injuries among its crew, and the incident caused no environmental damage. The company confirmed that the tanker remains in safe condition and fully operational.

VIDEO | “Goodbye, my home.” In tears, a Palestinian man bids farewell to his home in Hebron (Al-Khalil), in the occupied West Bank.

❗️Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council General Mohsen Rezaei: • “During the quadrilateral meeting in Tehran, the positions of the participating countries were more hardline than those of our friends, as everyone spoke firmly against Israel. The Saudi defense minister said that Israel would target Turkey after Iran, and then come after us. The head of Turkish intelligence and Asim Munir also spoke in very strong terms against Israel.” • “Some people ask why we insist on punishing the United States. Do you have a card up your sleeve that you do not want to reveal? Yes, we have a card that we do not want to reveal." • “If war breaks out, we will break the United States’ horns and see what this bull can do in the world once its horns have been broken. • “We have tested our anti-ship missiles, and today we have a strong presence in the Strait of Hormuz." • “If we do not punish Trump, other countries will believe that attacking Iran carries no consequences." • “No direct negotiations will take place unless Iran’s seven conditions are fully implemented. We emphasize that, without their implementation, the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened, and no negotiations will begin.”

Canada’s largest labor federation votes to block arms shipments bound for Israel Shipping records show that Canadian weapons continued reaching Israel long after Ottawa said it had paused transfers

Iranian delegation arrives in Qatar for talks as US prepares to reignite war Washington is reportedly planning a renewed attack on Iran after the US mid-term elections

❗️Tehran warns next confrontation will be 'war of surprises' targeting US-Israeli regional AI infrastructure An Iranian official reports that Tehran's updated target database moves beyond traditional military installations to encompass tangible and intangible assets linked to Washington and Tel Aviv across the region, explicitly designating regional artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure as legitimate targets for Iranian defensive strikes, according to Tasnim News Agency. Iranian security officials emphasized that AI systems and data hubs operating in the region serve as operational tools and backbone support for US and Israeli military aggression. The unnamed official warned that targeting these technical facilities will trigger systemic consequences reaching far beyond the Strait of Hormuz and standard energy crisis disruptions, inflicting widespread structural fallout on global technology networks and economic stability. According to the report, future military confrontation will be a prolonged "war of surprises," and that Tehran will not permit Washington to execute a brief, high-intensity aerial strike campaign. Iranian defense planners have confirmed that military command will prioritize operational unpredictability and strategic surprise at both the outset and throughout any renewed conflict, ensuring that US and Israeli forces face an unscripted, multi-domain war of attrition.

❗️Jordanian security forces seize arms cache smuggled via thermal balloons Jordan's Public Security Directorate (PSD) reports having intercepted a contraband payload containing automatic weapons and tactical equipment in the southern governorate of Karak today. Security forces deployed to the town of Muhi following a civilian report regarding an abandoned package, immediately establishing a security cordon while explosive ordnance disposal units and forensic experts inspected the site. A subsequent technical examination revealed nine automatic firearms and associated GPS tracking hardware packaged inside a single bag. Preliminary investigations by security authorities indicated that the weapons payload had been transported into Jordanian territory via airborne thermal balloons, which drifted across the Kingdom's southern border before landing in Karak.

❗️Iran strikes cripple US military infrastructure across West Asia, AP finds Iran's attacks on more than two dozen US military bases across West Asia initially targeted early-warning systems before striking aircraft and buildings, inflicting billions of dollars in equipment damage, according to an Associated Press (AP) analysis. The AP independently confirmed damage to US military targets through satellite imagery provided by multiple companies and interviews with four regional officials who were briefed on the attacks or had direct knowledge of the damage. Its findings showed that, through August, more than 115 drone and missile strikes claimed by Iran or resistance groups had damaged or destroyed structures at 26 military bases and other sites housing US equipment. According to the analysis, Iran initially concentrated its attacks on aircraft hangars and systems designed to detect incoming strikes, paving the way for subsequent assaults on warehouses, troop accommodations and other facilities. The attacks have substantially altered the US military presence in the region, prompting Washington to relocate much of its equipment away from the Persian Gulf, according to two regional officials. The relocated assets include aircraft, air defense and communications systems, as well as other equipment essential to military base operations, one official said.

BREAKING | Metropolitan Police launch wave of arrests outside US Embassy in London ahead of pro-Palestine rally Civil liberties group Defend Our Juries reports that London's Metropolitan Police began making blanket arrests outside the US Embassy in Nine Elms moments ago, targeting volunteers and demonstrators before signs or banners were officially displayed. Eyewitness reports and footage from the scene show officers detaining activists for providing logistical support or holding blank placards ahead of a planned mass demonstration in support of Palestine Action. The police operation follows formal warnings issued by Metropolitan Police Commander Adam Slonecki, who declared that anyone attending, organizing, or facilitating the demonstration would face immediate enforcement action under anti-terrorism statutes. UK authorities outlawed Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act in June 2025—a decision upheld by the Court of Appeal—making any public expression of support for the direct-action group a criminal offense carrying severe penalties.

BREAKING | An Israeli drone detonates an explosive device on a rooftop in the southern Lebanese town of Mayfadoun, near the town square.

Khamenei orders 'impactful, geographically unrestricted' response to any US-Israeli aggression The Iranian leader also ordered military leaders to update their target databases so that any US-Israeli asset would be within reach

❗️Iran does not rule out open war, warns forces are at peak readiness against US pressure Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera that Tehran does not rule out the possibility of renewed military conflict, warning that the Iranian armed forces stand fully prepared for all potential operational scenarios. "We do not rule out any possibility regarding the outbreak of war, and we are prepared for all scenarios," Araghchi declared, confirming that Iran has modernized its military arsenal, eliminated technical vulnerabilities, and successfully field-tested new weaponry to elevate defense forces to their highest state of combat readiness. The foreign minister acknowledged the severe economic strain inflicted by US-imposed sanctions and maritime blockades, but firmly rejected any prospect of capitulation under western pressure. Araghchi asserted that Tehran "will not surrender" to coercive diplomacy or military threats, emphasizing that the country will continue to rely on its internal capabilities and indigenous defense sector to navigate the current escalation phase.

BREAKING | Israeli occupation forces target Kfar Tebnit, in southern Lebanon, with a massive blast.

VIDEO | Yemen’s Armed Forces release footage showing the targeting of Saudi-backed troop concentrations and military vehicles with Rajoum drones across several fronts.

Syria seeks entry into Mecca defense alliance Saudi Arabia has sought assistance from Turkiye, Pakistan, and Syria in its war on Yemen

❗️IRGC dismantles foreign intelligence cell in western Iran, seizes arms and satellite equipment Iranian security forces have dismantled a two-member espionage cell linked to foreign intelligence services in the western province of Kermanshah, according to Mehr News Agency. The targeted intelligence operation was executed by units of the "Ansar al-Rasul" Commando Brigade of the IRGC Ground Forces in the city of Javanrud, successfully neutralizing the network before it could execute planned subversion operations. During the raids, IRGC commandos seized a substantial cache of military hardware and specialized communications equipment, including ten Starlink satellite internet terminals, ten Kalashnikov assault rifles, and 5,000 rounds of live ammunition. Iranian defense officials confirmed that the suspects had been recruited through encrypted social media platforms and messaging applications to build local operational networks and facilitate covert communications channels bypassing state infrastructure. The dismantling of the Kermanshah cell comes amid a wider security crackdown across Iran's border provinces, where state security apparatuses have intensified counter-espionage operations against US and Israeli-linked intelligence networks.

❗️Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera that Tehran currently has no plans to hold direct meetings with US officials, dismissing reported claims of upcoming face-to-face engagements as baseless media speculation. "What is being circulated in this regard is merely media speculation," Araghchi stated, adding, "We see no need to meet with the Americans at present. Our conditions are clear, and mediators are continuing their consultations regarding them."

BREAKING | For the seventh time today, Israeli drones have targeted a residential home in Mayfadoun, southern Lebanon.