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Saudi-led Coalition announces the interception of a drone in Saudia Arabia's Eastern Region.

SECSTATE Rubio verifies the loss, & condemns the attack.

Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the terrorist Houthis, including today’s strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that took numerous innocent lives, including an American citizen. These reprehensible attacks demonstrate a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life. They must stop now. We stand with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people and extend our condolences to the victims and their families.

UPDATE: Saudi authorities confirmed 1 American among 12 killed in Saturday’s attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. Another 309 people were wounded. - Reuters/AP

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will resume operations within the next few hours, reports Al Arabiya.

BREAKING: The Saudi-led Coalition has condemned the Houthi militia's attack on a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as a "full-fledged war crime". Coalition Spox Major General Turki al-Maliki stated the attack caused civilian casualties and vowed a firm, decisive response in accordance with international humanitarian law.

D.C. election officials asked the National Guard to stay clear of ballot drop boxes after 3 troops were seen beside one in Foggy Bottom Oct. 8, before boxes opened. Guard officials said they were on routine patrol, not guarding the box. JTF DC is addressing the incident. - T&P

A contractor linked to Super Micro Computer pleaded guilty in a scheme involving restricted U.S. AI chip exports to China. Prosecutors allege the broader operation sought to divert $2.5 billion in advanced American technology. - Reuters

There have been at least two more Strait attacks today likely originating from Iran. This outbound tanker, accounted for by UKMTO in the report, was hit on the port side transiting. The crew are safe. This is on top of an earlier attack resulting in the UAE’s rescue of 22 crew. https://x.com/FaytuksNetwork/status/2109049919856316635/photo/1

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) Eleven ships were reported struck around the Strait of Hormuz between Oct. 1-9, according to IMO and UKMTO data compiled by USNI. Commercial traffic is increasing despite attacks, while CENTCOM continues enforcing the American blockade against Iran.

The U.S. Coast Guard has ordered its first four MQ-9B UAS in a $247.8 million purchase. The unarmed systems will expand maritime surveillance, counterdrug operations, border security and offshore intelligence collection.

An Oct. 5 Congressional Research Service report lists 81 U.S. aircraft lost or damaged in operations against Iran since Feb. 28, including drones. The total number of aircraft returned to service is withheld for OPSEC purposes. - CRS

The USSF successfully launched 21 Northrop Grumman satellites from Vandenberg early Saturday, expanding SDA’s Tranche 1 constellation to 84 spacecraft. The network will support military communications, missile tracking and targeting. - SDA

BREAKING: Saudi Civil Aviation authorities report 12 people have been killed, including 4 Saudi nationals, 2 Bangladeshi, 1 American, 1 Egyptian, 1 Jordanian, 1 Syrian, 1 Palestinian, 1 Sudanese, and 309 injured of different nationalities following an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Authorities confirmed several of the injured remain in critical condition.

The Pentagon raised the acknowledged Iran war death toll from 19 to 21, adding 2 previously uncounted non-hostile deaths, a National Guard major who died in Kuwait in March, & a Navy sailor who died in September. The military lists 865 wounded since Feb. 28. - T&P

Taiwan has proposed a record $34.5 billion defense budget for 2027, exceeding 3% of GDP. The investment is intended to deter war with China. Washington has yet to approve a separate $14 billion arms package for Taipei. - Reuters

Western intelligence assessments indicate Iran has preserved substantial missile and drone production capacity despite U.S.-Israeli strikes. One official says Russia is resupplying additional undisclosed types of missiles. - Bloomberg

As telegraphed, the Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, restricting U.S. transactions with the tribunal. Treasury issued a 6mo grace period and exemptions for some essential services.

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) The Trump administration is preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court that would bar most transactions with the ICC and could effectively cut it off from the U.S. dollar and much of the global financial system, the WSJ reports. The measures could be finalized as soon as this week.

UAE’s National Guard reports all crew in stable condition.

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) The UAE rescued 22 sailors from a burning oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. - AP

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has postponed November’s legislative elections, setting presidential and legislative votes for September 11, 2027. His government cites Israeli restrictions and conditions in Gaza as the reasons for the postponement.

Lebanon says President Trump formally revoked U.S. flight restrictions dating to 1985 under a September 30 order disclosed publicly today. President Joseph Aoun welcomed the decision. Direct flights have not resumed, pending regulatory and security arrangements. - AP

BREAKING: Saudi-led coalition announces that a projectile fell in the vicinity of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, NE Saudia Arabia.