Iran's Revolutionary Guard hints at targeting internet cables in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Monday hinted at the possible targeting of the main internet cables running along the seabed of the Strait of Hormuz, according to RT Arabic. The warning comes amid the ongoing war between Washington and Tehran, as Russian and Pakistani diplomatic efforts continue. Al Jazeera also reported that Hegseth held a secret meeting with Netanyahu.
Why it matters According to the coverage, major internet cables run through the Strait of Hormuz, so any attack on them could affect communications across the region. The threat extends the escalation from military confrontation to digital infrastructure.
Trump says he is open to three-way meeting with Putin and Xi during China trip
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is ready for a three-way meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, and suggested it could take place during his expected visit to China in November, according to Sky News Arabia. He told CNN he might consider such a meeting. RT Arabic reported that he indicated Iran's nuclear disarmament could be on the agenda, while Sky News Arabia described the topic more broadly as nuclear weapons.
Trump urges Israelis to vote for Netanyahu in Oct. 27 election
US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Israelis to back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the election scheduled for Oct. 27. On Monday evening, Netanyahu posted on X a video of a phone call with Trump that carried a message of support. Al Jazeera described the endorsement as a break with US convention and as contrary to expectations.
