Hormuz Ship Strike Kills One as Houthis Push on Marib and Lebanon Talks Move to Washington (Sep 13, 1803 UTC, 2103 Israel) (Evening Edition)

Hormuz Ship Strike — An Iranian commercial vessel was struck around 05:00 local (01:30 UTC) off Hengam and Qeshm islands, killing one crew member and wounding three, according to Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri Times of Israel. Iran International reported one killed and four injured, with the vessel hit near Hengam Island Iran International. Iranian officials blamed the 'US terrorist enemy' Al Jazeera. Acting Defense Minister Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn al-Reza dismissed US threats as lacking genuine military capability IRNA. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the upcoming Muscat meeting will focus exclusively on new maritime arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz and does not mean the waterway will reopen IRNA. President Masoud Pezeshkian, at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, said Iran never initiated a war and only defended itself against US-Israeli aggression IRNA.

Continued Israeli Strikes — Israeli warplanes raided Ali Al-Taher Heights, Kfartebnit, Nabatiyeh Al-Fawqa, Al-Qantara, and the outskirts of Zawtar and Mayfadoun, while artillery targeted Beit Yahoun, Baraachit, Kawnin, Kfar Roumman, and Zawtar Al-Sharqiya Al-Manar TV Bint Jbeil News Mehr News. Israeli occupation forces detonated displaced Lebanese homes in Zawtar Al-Sharqiya Quds News Network. Israeli warplanes flew at low altitude over the south Bint Jbeil News. Diplomatic Track — The US Embassy in Beirut announced that Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors will meet in Washington next week to discuss implementation of the trilateral framework, with the next round of official talks set for Rome in October Al-Manar TV Bint Jbeil News. Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah said the resistance will not allow implementation of the framework agreement Al-Manar TV. Al Jazeera reported that Israel's destruction of south Lebanon is making displacement permanent, with about 330,000 people still displaced Al Jazeera.

Hamas Engineers Killed — The IDF struck in the Gaza City area and eliminated Hassan Ali Abu Nada and Abd al-Rahim Ahmad Khalil Khawa, operatives in Hamas's engineering unit, saying they were involved in weapons production, attacks on troops and civilians, and attempts to reconstitute Hamas capabilities 'in systematic violation of the ceasefire' IDF Official Manniefabian. Israeli quadcopter drones hovered low over Al-Tuffah neighbourhood east of Gaza City Quds News Network. Jared Kushner said the US leveraged Israel's failed Doha strike to push Israel toward a Gaza agreement Jerusalem Post Israel Hayom.

Soldier Suspended — An off-duty soldier was suspended for opening fire on Palestinians after allegedly coming under stone-throwing in al-Mughayyir on Saturday, the military said. The IDF said troops were dispatched several times following clashes between Israeli settlers who invaded the village and Palestinian residents, including stone throwing and roadblocks Manniefabian. Israeli settlers released livestock onto Palestinian farmland in Burqa, east of Ramallah Quds News Network.

BRICS Summit — World leaders gathered in New Delhi for the final day of the BRICS summit amid divisions over the wars in Iran and Ukraine Al Jazeera. President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed hope the 11-country grouping would promote multilateralism and prevent US goals IRNA. Pezeshkian called on BRICS to play a more effective role in defending national sovereignty and upholding the principle of non-use of force Al-Manar TV.

France TV Programme Pulled — France Televisions removed the replay of a programme after actress Adèle Haenel denounced the Gaza genocide Al Jazeera. Ukraine Drone Strike — A Russian drone struck a train near the Polish border shortly after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European national security advisers passed through the area returning from Kyiv; no casualties reported News 0404 IL. Ukraine released footage of a drone evading Russian helicopter fire before striking a Russian oil tanker Al Jazeera. Kosovo — Parliament approved a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, breaking three months of deadlock Al Jazeera.

Venezuela — Murals of Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro are being removed as part of Delcy Rodriguez's 'Venezuela reborn' campaign Al Jazeera.

Indonesia Ferry Disaster — Six people were killed and 130 remain missing after a passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea Al Jazeera. Australia Protests — Hundreds marched in Sydney demanding sanctions against Israel and an end to the Gaza genocide Quds News Network.

Yemen — Houthi forces and Yemen's internationally recognised government continued fighting, with government forces and Saudi Arabia carrying out air attacks to stop the Houthi advance Al Jazeera. The Yemen army said it is ready as Houthis mass forces around Marib Arab News. About 1,400 Yemenis fled to Djibouti within 24 hours as Houthis tightened their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb strait Al Jazeera. The IOM said tens of thousands are in urgent need of help Al Jazeera. Saudi Arabia — A Houthi projectile injured two and damaged a mosque and several buildings in Jazan Arab News. Media reported loud explosions in Khamis Mushait Al-Manar TV. Israel Hayom reported an indirect Saudi appeal to Israel for help against the Houthis Israel Hayom. Red Sea — Houthi seizure of Yemen's coast creates an economic bottleneck for Egypt, security risks for Sudan and Somalia, and leverage for Eritrea and Djibouti Al Jazeera. Reuters reported the Houthi advance puts the US in a new bind, with Trump telling the Saudi crown prince the US will share intelligence but not take direct action for now Reuters.