Hormuz Talks Postponed as IRGC Claims Drone Kill and Gaza, Lebanon Strikes Continue (Sep 14, 1024 UTC, 1324 Israel) (Evening Edition)

• Hormuz Meeting Postponed — A planned meeting of regional foreign ministers in Oman to discuss safe commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz was postponed at Saudi Arabia's request, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi said the meeting, scheduled for Monday in Salalah, was postponed to guarantee conditions for success and broader consensus Reuters Mehr News. Baghaei said Iran and Oman have finalized an understanding on maritime routes and will decide with Muscat how to announce it IRNA. Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim Times of Israel.
• IRGC Drone Claim — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it detected and destroyed an advanced U.S. MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz using a new air-defense system operated by its Aerospace Force IRNA Mehr News Iran International. The claim was not independently verified.
• Pipeline Attack Denial — Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei dismissed U.S. allegations of Iranian involvement in the attack from Iraqi soil that struck Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, saying Washington is making false claims to deepen regional disputes IRNA.
• BRICS/SCO Framing — Baghaei said BRICS and SCO members are working to counter U.S. unilateralism IRNA. President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the BRICS summit in New Delhi IranWire.
• Russia Drone Request — Iran has asked Moscow to supply its newest Russian-developed Geran attack drones for use against Israel and the United States, according to the Financial Times, citing Western security officials and a person close to the Kremlin. It remains unclear whether Russia has agreed War Monitors.

• Israeli Operations Continue — Israeli forces carried out a demolition operation in Bint Jbeil, according to Al-Manar's correspondent Al-Manar TV. Israeli vehicles were reported moving toward Wadi Slouqi between Mais Al-Jabal and Shaqra Al-Manar TV. Constant Israeli drone activity was reported over Beirut's Dahiyeh Al-Manar TV. Israeli forces fired artillery shells near a group of young men on motorcycles attempting to enter Kfar Tebnit, according to Lebanon's National News Agency Middle East Eye. Machine-gun fire was directed toward Beit Yahoun Bint Jbeil News.
• Ali Taher Ridge Warning — Israeli Defense Minister warned that returnees to the Ali Taher ridge will be destroyed Arab News. Fars News Agency denied social media claims that Revolutionary Guards members were trapped in Ali al-Taher tunnels, saying only 48 Hezbollah members were present in the two tunnels targeted by the Israeli army, and 8 were killed Bint Jbeil News.

• Strikes and Casualties — Two Palestinians were killed and eight injured in an Israeli strike on a tent near Yarmouk Stadium in Gaza City, according to Al-Manar's reporter Al-Manar TV. Palestinians were injured in an Israeli drone strike on Al-Zawaida in central Gaza, according to medical sources Quds News Network. An Israeli drone strike near the Dream Palace intersection west of Khan Yunis wounded five Palestinians, one seriously Al-Manar TV.
• NAZA Film Response — The IDF rejected allegations in the Israeli documentary NAZA that it approved a Gaza strike risking 500 civilian deaths, calling the claim 'completely false' and saying the film relies on anonymous testimony with internal contradictions Ynetnews Haaretz Arutz Sheva. The Jerusalem Post reported the IDF killed two Hamas terrorists in a Gaza City strike Jerusalem Post.

• Hebron Arrest — IDF soldiers, guided by the Shin Bet, arrested Abd al-Rahman in Hebron on Saturday. The military said he was planning to carry out a shooting attack against Israeli civilians in the immediate timeframe during the Rosh Hashanah holiday IDF Official Times of Israel Arutz Sheva.
• Beit Ula Incident — A young Palestinian man was injured after Israeli forces stormed Beit Ula, west of Hebron, and fired live ammunition at his car, which was then set on fire, according to Wafa. Israeli forces also arrested two Palestinians in Beit Ummar Middle East Eye.

• Hormuz Diplomacy Stalls — The postponement of the Oman meeting came as Washington and Tehran hardened positions over what future negotiations should cover. The Trump administration wants talks focused on nuclear issues, while Hormuz is reportedly off the table News 0404 IL Iran International. Hormuz shipping traffic remained below the 10-day average at the weekend, according to Reuters data Reuters.
• Egypt Rejects Houthi Initiative — Egypt refused direct contacts with the Houthis on Red Sea movement, blocking a Houthi initiative News 0404 IL.

Norway Trade Restrictions — Individuals or companies trading with Israeli settlements could face up to three years in prison under proposed Norwegian trade restrictions, expected by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide to be passed in the fall Quds News Network.

• Trump on Iran War — U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the 'Iran issue' might conclude prior to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections IranWire.
• Quinnipiac Poll — A new Quinnipiac University poll found 38% of Americans sympathize more with Palestinians, compared with 35% who sympathize more with Israelis, the first time Palestinians have surpassed Israelis in the poll's tracking since 2001 Quds News Network.

• Yemen — Yemeni government forces advanced in western Taiz after repelling a Houthi offensive Al Jazeera. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the movement will continue targeting Saudi military positions until the aggression against Yemen ends and the blockade is lifted Al-Manar TV. The Houthis claimed direct hits on King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait Al Jazeera Iran International. Saudi civil defense issued and lifted alerts in Khamis Mushait and Abha twice in an hour Middle East Eye Arab News. Houthi-aligned tribes staged a major armed mobilization east of Sanaa Behold Israel.
• Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia lifted warnings of potential danger in four southern cities after Houthi attacks raised security fears Arab News. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has appealed to regional governments and indirectly to Israel for assistance as Saudi-backed forces suffer setbacks, according to Israel Hayom citing diplomatic officials Al-Manar TV Behold Israel.
• Iraq — No new developments reported in this window.