Yemen Claims Bab al-Mandab Gains as Flydubai Probe Widens; Iran Warns Regional Hosts (Oct 05, 1207 UTC, 1507 Israel) (Evening Edition)

Regional Warnings Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei warned that any future use of regional countries' territory to attack Iran would bring a 'different and decisive' response, and said Tehran expects neighbors to uphold good neighborliness Al-Manar TV. Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi separately warned that any new aggression against Iran would have consequences for countries hosting US forces in West Asia, calling continued American military presence the main source of insecurity IRNA. Army chief Major General Amir Hatami said the armed forces would deliver a 'crushing response' to any enemy mischief IRNA.

Starlink Dispute Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned Norway's ambassador in Tehran to protest Norway's 'continued inaction' on unauthorized Starlink activities in Iranian territory Mehr News. Iranian authorities have stepped up warnings against Starlink amid deepening cost-of-living pressures and the prospect of renewed protests, according to Iran International, which reported the latest warning came from Mohammad Amin Aghamiri, secretary of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace Iran International.

Diplomacy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is serious about diplomacy and defense, warning that any renewed military path will bring a firmer response Mehr News. Araghchi met Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan in Tehran to discuss mutual interests IRNA. Iran also participated in the eighth Moscow Format consultative meeting on Afghanistan IRNA.

Maritime Claims A senior IRGC adviser claimed that for the first time in more than 170 years, no American vessel is present in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Sea of Oman, or northern Indian Ocean Al-Manar TV. IranWire reported the adviser, Ali Fadavi, claimed US warships retreated 1,000 km from Iran's coast IranWire. Explosions were reported near Qeshm and Sirik, with IRNA saying sounds were heard from the sea IranWire.

Israeli Strikes Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on Kafr Tibnit and Wadi al-Hujair in southern Lebanon, while artillery shelled Wadi al-Saluqi, Mansouri, Haddatha, Haris, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and machine-gun fire targeted Kafr Shuba, according to Al-Manar's correspondent Al-Manar TV. Mehr News also reported Israel resumed shelling in southern Lebanon Mehr News.

Political Contacts Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri received Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Beirut's Ain al-Tineh Al-Manar TV. Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is scheduled to deliver a televised speech on Tuesday Al-Manar TV.

Negotiation Concerns A Lebanese source involved in negotiations told Asharq Al-Awsat that Lebanon fears Netanyahu may seek to expand the security zone by targeting highlands between Iqlim al-Tuffah and Jabal al-Rayhan, and hopes Washington will intervene to rein in the Israeli army Bint Jbeil News.

Nukhba Commander Killed The IDF and Shin Bet announced that a strike on Friday in Nuseirat killed Ibrahim Mustafa Suleiman Abu Awaimer, a platoon commander in Hamas's elite Nukhba Force who infiltrated Israel on October 7, 2023. The IDF said he was recently advancing attacks on troops and civilians and restoring Hamas capabilities 'in systematic violation of the ceasefire' IDF Official Manniefabian.

Drone Strike A Palestinian man, Hisham Jamal Abu Jalalah, was killed in an Israeli drone strike targeting al-Mawasi in Khan Younis, according to Quds News Network Quds News Network.

Humanitarian Conditions More than 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been damaged since October 7, 2023, with around 2.15 million Palestinians displaced, according to Quds News Network Quds News Network. Al Jazeera reported Palestinian mothers are finding it increasingly difficult to breastfeed amid hunger and siege Al Jazeera English.

Attempted Ramming The IDF said it received a report of an attempted car-ramming near Bani Naim; no injuries were reported and troops were dispatched to the scene IDF Official Manniefabian.

Arms Dealers Arrested Israeli commandos from the Duvdevan unit, acting on Shin Bet intelligence, raided Nablus's old city and arrested two alleged Palestinian arms dealers accused of trafficking weapons intended to harm Israeli civilians and security forces Manniefabian.

Fatal Shooting Quds News Network reported Israeli soldiers shot dead Mahmoud Hani Idais, 41, at the entrance to Bani Na'im, east of Hebron, and took a selfie with his body Quds News Network.

Settler Incidents Quds News Network reported settler militias grazed sheep inside a Palestinian family's yard in Khirbet Al-Marajim, south of Duma Quds News Network.

Cabinet Clash Shin Bet chief Zini and Minister Orit Strock clashed in cabinet over West Bank violence; Zini said Palestinians are not burning Jewish homes and called for condemnation of settler violence, while Strock demanded attention to attacks on Jewish shepherds Israel Hayom.

Yemen Offensive Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad al-Alimi announced 'Operation Dawn of Yemen' to retake Houthi-held territory, with government forces claiming control of Bab al-Mandeb and Dhubab airport, and cutting the road between Dhubab and Mokha Al Arabiya English Iran International. The operation targeted 1,122 Houthi infrastructure sites across Saada, Al-Jawf, and Taiz Arab News. Saudi Aramco's CEO warned a two-year rebuild is needed for global oil stocks, with 3 billion barrels lost since the war began TLDR Iran SITREP.

Hormuz Incident UKMTO reported a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was hailed by Iran's IRGC and instructed to turn back or risk being targeted Al Arabiya English.

US Bomber Withdrawal The Pentagon confirmed all US B-1 bombers deployed at RAF Fairford have been withdrawn to home stations in America, following a counter-terrorism probe into a September 27 incident Jerusalem Post BBC News Al Arabiya English.

Iran-Norway Tehran summoned Norway's ambassador over Starlink operations Mehr News.

Spain Election Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the dissolution of parliament and early elections on November 29 Behold Israel News 0404 IL.

UK Bomber Withdrawal The US withdrew all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid a counter-terrorism investigation BBC News Al Jazeera English Jerusalem Post.

Russia Plague Scare A laboratory technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute died after developing severe pneumonia, prompting quarantines and conflicting official statements; nearly 200 contacts were placed under medical observation Behold Israel.

Brazil Election The first round of Brazil's presidential election ended without a decisive victory; a runoff will take place on October 25, with conservative candidate Bolsonaro receiving more votes than Lula Behold Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated Flávio Bolsonaro on advancing to the runoff News 0404 IL.

US Marine Arrest A US Marine was arrested in Japan in connection with a woman's killing, sparking protests in Okinawa and Tokyo Al Jazeera English.

Flydubai Investigation Australian police and intelligence agencies are investigating the Flydubai co-pilot's ties to Australia; the alleged attacker left Australia without finishing an engineering course at RMIT Al Jazeera English The Guardian. New Zealand is also investigating the hijacker's ties to the country; the New Zealand Herald reported the Indian pilot attacked aboard the flight had trained there Jerusalem Post.

US Marine Arrest A US Marine was arrested in Japan over a woman's killing, prompting protests Al Jazeera English.

Yemen Government forces claimed control of large parts of Dhubab district near Bab al-Mandeb, with heavy air support from the Saudi-led coalition Middle East Eye Arab News Al Jazeera English. Hospitals in Aden are struggling amid persistent power outages Al Jazeera English.

Syria Israeli forces carried out a fresh incursion into western Damascus countryside and blew up an abandoned building, a day after Damascus condemned Israeli violations of Syrian sovereignty Al-Manar TV.

Libya Teachers' strike escalated as the union demanded major education reforms Al Jazeera English. A meteor was seen falling over Libya, followed by an explosion sound in Tripoli Bint Jbeil News.