The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson stated that seven major internet cables run beneath the Strait of Hormuz, describing the comment as a reminder to adversaries regarding global data dependencies. In a separate post, the IRGC shared an image described as AI-generated, accompanied by a caption suggesting future consequences, though no specific operational details were provided.

Trump has endorsed Netanyahu, marking a shift from his earlier reluctance to fully support the Israeli leader’s election campaign.

Sergey Koretsky stated that Ukraine should prepare for a "worst-case scenario" regarding the energy situation. This comment reflects a specific assessment of potential risks within the sector.

Spot gold and silver prices exhibited mixed performance in early U.S. trading, with gold trading near $4,159.70 and silver near $57.30, amid market uncertainty driven by persistent inflation data and shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations. While recent reports indicated rising consumer and producer prices, traders currently price in a high probability of a December rate hike but a lower likelihood of an immediate October increase.