Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated following a threat from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to sabotage communication cables, while U.S. President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have discussed working together against the Iranian threat. Brigadier General Hossein Mohebi, an IRGC spokesperson, warned that Iran could cut the seven major undersea communication cables passing through the strait, which facilitate global internet connectivity and commercial data. Mohebi stated, Se la regione diventa insicura per l’Iran, allora non ci sarà più sicurezza nella regione
, in a direct response to the United States.
U.S.-Israel Alliance and Political Maneuvering
President Trump expressed strong support for Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of the October 27 elections, predicting a vittoria schiacciante
for the Israeli leader. In a phone call shared on social media, Trump described Netanyahu as a guerriero
and l’uomo che voglio al mio fianco
to address regional threats. Netanyahu responded by calling Trump il più grande amico che Israele abbia mai avuto alla Casa Bianca
and emphasized their shared intent to eliminare per sempre la minaccia iraniana
. Regarding other international powers, President Trump recently remarked that Russia and China have done little to assist Iran, despite reports of Russian support for Tehran against U.S. forces. Meanwhile, Israeli politician Benny Gantz announced his retirement and confirmed he will not run in the upcoming elections.
Maritime Incidents and Regional Instability
The situation at sea remains volatile, with reports of a petrol tanker catching fire after striking a naval mine in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, violence continues across other fronts. In Yemen, at least 50 people were killed in a Houthi attack on a government military base in Shabwa province. Additionally, medical sources reported that five individuals, including two children, were killed in recent Israeli strikes within the Gaza Strip. The children were specifically killed by a drone strike in the Qizan Abu Rashwan area, south of Khan Younis. Further fatalities were recorded following attacks on a tent in Sheikh Radwan, on al-Jalaa street, and behind the Al-Taj restaurant in Gaza City.
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Security Operations and Internal Security
A spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces announced that, as part of Operation Olive Leaf, police and security services arrested ten suspects involved in recent violence. Nell’ambito dell’Operazione Foglia d’Ulivo, la Polizia israeliana, le Idf e lo Shin Bet hanno arrestato diversi sospetti e sequestrato alcuni veicoli.