Iran
According to the EIA, disruptions in oil supplies caused by the war involving Iran and restrictions on operations in the Strait of Hormuz could continue until early 2027. This will lead to higher fuel prices and inflation worldwide.
Iran announced plans to create a ballistic missile with a range of up to 15,000 km, which could reach U. S. territory. It is noted that this would require a complex technological step, possibly involving the use of North Korean technologies.
The US military disabled the Panamanian-flagged vessel Vela Nova, which was violating the blockade of Iran. The strike was carried out with Hellfire missiles from an MH-60 helicopter.
U. S. President Donald Trump secretly switched to a C-32A military aircraft while departing Turkey because of a credible threat of assassination by Iran. The old Air Force One was used as a decoy, and the journalists on board were unaware of the switch.
Four crew members of an Egyptian vessel were killed in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Vela Nova container ship was hit by a missile off the coast of Pakistan.
The average volume of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz has risen to 9 million barrels per day. On Sunday, more than 20 million barrels were exported from the Persian Gulf, exceeding pre-conflict levels.
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that the United States and Iran are close to an agreement that could ensure lasting peace in the region. The statement came amid talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine's European partners are depleting their stocks of missiles for Patriot air defense systems, while new systems will arrive too late. Germany is balancing Kyiv's needs with its own defense, while Ukraine is developing the Freyja interceptor.
U. S. President Donald Trump secretly flew out of Ankara on a military C-32A, while Air Force One was used as a decoy. The reason was the threat of an assassination attempt by Iran following the resumption of strikes on that country.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved moving forward with sanctions against Russia and Iran after the Senate's approval. The bill targets banks, the energy sector, and oligarchs, and also extends sanctions against Iran until 2031.
President Zelenskyy said that Russia had received additional ballistic missiles from North Korea and planned to deploy additional troops. He emphasized that this creates threats not only for Ukraine, but also for Japan and Korea.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation, said that North Korea is interested in gaining experience from Russia's war against Ukraine in preparation for aggression on the Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang may also see opportunities arising from the confrontation between the United States and Iran.
Iran announced its refusal to negotiate with the United States and put forward demands for the restoration of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This caused Brent oil prices to rise to $84.58 per barrel.
Trump planned to declare victory over Iran, but Tehran is insisting on billions of dollars, the withdrawal of U. S. troops, and an end to the blockade. The U.S. may extend the ceasefire if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz.
U. S. President Donald Trump suggested that economic pressure, rather than a military operation, would force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that the United States is acting cautiously and holding semi-negotiations with Iran.
Polls show that Democrats have nearly caught up with Republicans on national security issues and are ahead of them on the economy. This happened because of Trump’s actions, including the war with Iran and tariffs.
Iran said it was close to reaching an agreement with Oman on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but stressed that additional conditions, including compensation from the United States, are needed to resume traffic. Washington expects an agreement soon.
The Pentagon sent a letter to weapons manufacturers demanding that they submit plans to accelerate deliveries within 21 days. Patriot missile stocks have fallen from 2,200 to fewer than 827 due to the war against Iran.
Germany's gas storage level is exceptionally low, threatening supply shortages in November. Berlin refuses to abandon its free-market doctrine despite the risks.
The U. S. Army is awarding AeroVironment a contract for Locust systems to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles. This is the Pentagon's first production contract for laser weapons against drones.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the US Senate for passing a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, which will help increase pressure on the aggressor to end the war. He emphasized the importance of American support and sanctions for bringing peace closer.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed the U. S. Senate's passage of the law on sanctions against Russia and Iran, calling it a sign of global leadership. He thanked the American partners for their bipartisan support and solidarity with Ukraine.
The U. S. Senate backed a bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran, initiated by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Consideration in the House of Representatives is scheduled for next month, but there are concerns regarding Trump’s tariff powers.
Debate has begun in the U. S. Senate on Lindsey Graham’s bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran. The final vote may take place as early as today.
A U. S. official said that temporary routes through the Strait of Hormuz would operate without permits, fees, or charges. However, as Tehran claims, the agreement will not lead to the automatic resumption of the waterway's operation.
11 civilians, including a 4-year-old child, were injured as a result of an attack by Yemen's Houthis in southern Saudi Arabia. Riyadh warned of the threat of new coordinated strikes by Iran-backed groups.
Oil prices rose after Iran's attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran plans to restrict the passage of American vessels through the strategic waterway.
Iran seeks to ban American and Israeli vessels from passing through the Strait of Hormuz as part of an agreement with Oman. The agreement provides for Iran to control vessels entering and joint control over vessels leaving.
Cyberattacks on the U. S. water supply have been recorded in 12 states, including Michigan and Georgia. Hackers gained remote access to pumps, but the drinking water remains safe.
Iran said it had reached an agreement with Oman on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement does not guarantee safety, and restoration depends on conditions, including the lifting of the U.S. blockade.