US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that a further military operation against Iran, referred to as "Epic Fury," remains a possibility as the conflict approaches its eight-month mark, though he previously indicated no new attacks would occur before the November 3 midterm elections.

The ongoing war, which began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February and has since displaced millions and increased global energy costs, has prompted Iranian officials to report that Tehran has developed detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf in the event of renewed hostilities.

President Trump stated at a Florida rally that the US may launch further military action against Iran, describing previous strikes as having "obliterated" the country's nuclear enrichment capacity. Concurrently, the State Department announced staffing reductions at four Middle Eastern embassies, citing security threats, while the Pentagon officially declared the prior "Operation Epic Fury" concluded in May despite ongoing hostilities.

Israeli forces initiated a military operation in Hebron following a shooting incident that reportedly killed two soldiers and injured others. Concurrently, US President Donald Trump indicated that the United States may resume strikes on Iran, while global crude oil prices rose to $117.

30 per barrel amid market concerns over potential renewed conflict.

Russia and Ukraine have reportedly agreed to a temporary ceasefire in Oleshky, effective October 27, to facilitate aid deliveries and evacuations, with reports indicating US First Lady Melania Trump helped broker the arrangement. Additionally, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that technical-level talks involving the United States are scheduled for early November in Abu Dhabi, though a US official noted the location could alternatively be Switzerland.

These developments follow previous stalled negotiations and recent diplomatic friction between Washington and Kyiv.