U.S. investigators from United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) stated that they covertly filmed a small Iranian tanker evading a U.S. naval blockade in September while en route to China. The organization reported that at least nine similar vessels carrying Iranian oil or LPG have evaded U.

S. restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz since July, identifying one as the SOGL.

Pope Leo stated on Sunday that he hopes cooperation between Russia and Ukraine in implementing a ceasefire in Oleshky will pave the way for broader peace efforts. Ukraine and Russia reported on Oct. 23 that they agreed to a ceasefire in the town, brokered by Melania Trump with the involvement of Pope Leo, to allow aid deliveries and evacuations from the frontline area.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country hopes the United States will prefer diplomacy to other scenarios. He also reported that Iran's armed forces are currently much stronger than they were during the two previous wars.

Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s Permanent Representative to Vienna-based international organizations, stated that 12 percent of the world’s population cannot isolate the largest country, which he said has many friends globally. He characterized discussions regarding Russia’s isolation as wishful thinking.