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The Trump administration has been working to avoid a return to major combat with Iran, which could further drain the U.S. inventory of anti-missile interceptors and other weapons - WSJ

Breaking - Iran Launches Missiles After U.S. Conducts Defensive Strikes on Larak Island https://faytuksnetwork.com/middle-east/iran-launches-missiles-after-u-s-conducts-defensive-strikes-on-larak-island/

NEW: The U.S. military struck Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first U.S. attack there in a month, according to Axios.

Earlier today U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island. IRGC forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into Strait of Hormuz - Axios

Trump: Canadians have been ripping us off for decades, they want to be treated like a State, but they aren't one. I deal with the Leadership of many Countries, but I find Canada to be the worst.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Gulf and Muslim rulers to unite and establish joint defenses against what he called their “real enemy,” accusing the United States and Israel of seeking to divide Muslim countries across West Asia and the Persian Gulf.

Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has announced in a 5 minute televised speech to the nation further details about the US oil deal. She has stated the deal will encompass 17 prospective fields and aim to produce 1.5 million barrels per day in a 25 year concession. The Venezuelan Government aims to profit from the deal by setting the price of oil sold at 69 dollars per barrel, ensuring 19 dollars of profit per barrel for the government, and through royalties amounting to 16% and a 34% income tax levied on the oil companies operating the fields, presumably adding to the 209 billion dollars of profit revealed earlier this week.

Ukraine has intelligence that Russia is planning new ground offensives against Kyiv and Chernihiv - POLITICO

A coup attempt is underway in Niger as mutinous troops from regional bases converged on Niamey overnight, targeting the presidential palace, state broadcaster, and international airport. Government forces repelled the attack on the presidential palace, but clashes continue around Air Base 101.

The Statistical Center of Iran reports that Iran's y/y inflation rate in August was 89%

The US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is considering a second summoning of top US military leaders to Quantico to outline his priorities and release a new set of directives to the force - WSJ

King Harald V’s death closes a 35-year reign shaped by war, modernization and a changing Norway. From his childhood exile during World War II to his marriage to Queen Sonja, his Olympic sailing career and decades on the throne, we look back at his life and legacy. https://faytuksnetwork.com/world/europe/norways-king-harald-dies-at-89/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&v=2

King Harald V’s death brings to a close a 35-year reign that saw Norway’s monarchy modernize while remaining one of the country’s most enduring institutions. A look back at his life, reign and legacy: https://faytuksnetwork.com/world/europe/norways-king-harald-dies-at-89/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social

The German Foreign Office told Faytuks Network that threats and disinformation are part of Russia's "well-known strategy" to pressure Germany and other Ukraine supporters, and that Berlin "will not be intimidated." It added that Germany will continue supporting Ukraine for "as long as necessary" and deepen their strategic partnership.

A large fire broke out at a waste facility near Wembley Stadium in north-west London on Thursday, with 125 firefighters and 20 engines tackling the blaze, according to the BBC. The fire has shut the entire Metropolitan line and part of the Jubilee line, while National Rail services to Marylebone are delayed or cancelled.

The death toll from the Nepal-Tibet border flash floods has risen to at least 543, with more than 1,500 still missing, according to AFP. An AP list shows that 698 foreign nationals are included in that list, with India (320) and the U.S. (90) at the top.

Britain's LBC has infiltrated an online forum used by Islamic State supporters to share instructions on starting wildfires and exhausting emergency services while avoiding detection by law enforcement. The forum posts urge supporters to take advantage of conditions in which wildfires are already dangerous.