U.S. President Donald Trump posted an image of the Strait of Hormuz labeled "Trump Strait" shortly after Iran proposed a deal to reopen the waterway within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions. Iranian media outlets reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian has left New York following the United Nations gathering, where Iran engaged in indirect talks with the United States. Saudi Arabia announced it intercepted a missile it attributes to Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
On Saturday morning, Trump shared the labeled image on his Truth Social platform, marking his first public response to Iran's proposal, which suggests it could benefit him ahead of the midterm elections. The White House stated that U.S. officials were having positive discussions with mediators regarding the Iran conflict.
Pezeshkian's speech at the U.N. addressed Trump's recent threats against Iran but emphasized Tehran's openness to diplomacy. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks in seven days if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade, waives sanctions on oil sales, and observes a ceasefire that includes Lebanon.
Saudi Arabia's military spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki, reported that a ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels was intercepted and destroyed as it was aimed at Khamis Mushait. The Associated Press could not independently verify this claim. The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the Houthi attacks, labeling them a significant threat to regional security.
Iraq is in discussions with the U.S. to secure exemptions from sanctions on Iranian airlines, aiming to facilitate humanitarian flights. The Iraqi prime minister's office noted that these exemptions would apply to certain airports for purposes such as medical treatment, education, and religious pilgrimages.
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers have increased efforts to seize natural springs and heritage sites, which are crucial for water, tourism, and agriculture for the 2.8 million Palestinians in the area. Reports indicate that settlers redirected water from a Palestinian village to a pool named after Herod, with Israeli rights groups asserting this is part of a broader strategy to claim heritage sites. The ongoing struggle for water access reflects the long-standing contest for control in the West Bank, where Palestinians have faced shortages since 1967.