State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that while the U.S. prefers a diplomatic resolution, it is prepared to impose further consequences if Iran refuses to negotiate, and he denied reports that Iran transferred $200 million to Hezbollah, attributing the group’s revenue instead to criminal activities.

Concurrently, Iranian officials are reportedly exploring new strategies to disrupt shipping and maintain elevated oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, although current crude oil prices have recently increased with WTI and Brent trading at $95.

17 and $106.89 per barrel, respectively.

Strikes reportedly damaged a truck and a piece of civilian infrastructure. These reports have not yet been independently verified.

Axios reported that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a potential new operation against Iran, a claim the White House denied, stating that strikes prior to November's midterms have been ruled out. While the report cited sources claiming military preparations are underway based on Israeli intelligence regarding Iran's nuclear program, officials described Trump’s stance as noncommittal, with advice split between advocating for strikes and favoring continued economic pressure.

Egyptian officials held a funeral for a flight attendant who was reported to have died in a Houthi drone attack on Riyadh. While authorities confirmed the fatality, specific details regarding the extent of injuries and the precise cause of death have not been fully verified by independent sources.