A senior Iranian official stated that Tehran finds the latest U.S. response to a proposal aimed at ending the war "insufficient" and warned of potential attacks on regional data centers and cables if fighting escalates. Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, made these comments, which were reported by Iran's state-run IRNA news agency. He indicated that Iran is no longer responding to the U.S. and called for clarification on certain issues, noting that while the U.S. has accepted some of Iran's seven conditions, others remain unclear.
Iran's delegation had proposed a sped-up agreement during the recent U.N. gathering, echoing a previous memorandum of understanding that collapsed shortly after being signed in June. This new proposal was rejected, but communication between the two nations has continued through mediation.
Rezaei also threatened to target "cables, data centers, AI facilities and other sites in the region" if intense fighting resumes. Additionally, the Iranian Guard's navy warned that any ship in the Strait of Hormuz that disables navigation and identification systems would be considered hostile. Following the rejection of Iran's proposal, attacks on vessels in the strait have reportedly increased, with one attack occurring on Sunday.
In Israel, the former attorney general, Avichai Mandelblit, testified in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mandelblit had indicted Netanyahu seven years ago on charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes, marking the first time a sitting Israeli prime minister faced such charges. Netanyahu, who was present in the courtroom, has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that he did not engage in corrupt practices.
In related news, a projectile struck the passenger terminal at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, which had already been closed following a previous attack that resulted in 12 fatalities. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for both attacks, escalating tensions in the region.
Residents in central Gaza assessed damage from Israeli airstrikes after being warned to evacuate. Reports indicate that at least 10 residences were destroyed, affecting around 300 families. An Israeli military spokesperson stated that the strikes targeted militant infrastructure, including a rocket launch site used by Hamas.
Netanyahu has requested an investigation into participants of the documentary "NAZA," which critiques the Israeli military's actions in Gaza. He described the film as "false, misleading and biased" and noted that it has provoked strong reactions among Israelis, contrasting with international criticism of Israel's operations in Palestinian territories.
In Lebanon, the army reported the recovery of a retired officer's body, who was allegedly killed by Israeli artillery fire. The incident was described as a "flagrant violation" of agreements, although an Israeli military spokesperson stated they were unaware of the event. Israel has maintained a military presence in southern Lebanon since the onset of its conflict with Hezbollah in March.