According to three senior Gulf Arab officials who spoke anonymously, the Trump administration has briefed Gulf allies to prepare for a short, intense round of strikes on Iran as soon as Nov. 4, the day after the midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal previously reported on these briefings to Gulf Arab countries.

Troops hold at least 12 Palestinians near demolished homes as nearly 5,000 remain displaced from Hebron neighbourhoods

Axios reported that President Trump did not discuss strikes on Iran with the head of CENTCOM on Thursday. The outlet stated that blockade and economic pressure were discussed at length during the conversation.

A U.N. rights investigator stated that the military-backed government in Myanmar is intentionally attacking civilians to terrorize them and force submission. The investigator also said that increasing weapons purchases from China, Russia, and elsewhere are fueling the conflict and the "catastrophic" human rights situation in the nation.