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Russian e-commerce platform Ozon: A logistics hub in St. Petersburg caught fire after a drone attack.

VK Corporation of Russia: A data center located in Leningrad Oblast was attacked by drones, but all services are currently operating normally and users are unaffected.

The governor of St. Petersburg Oblast, Russia, said a Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg killed one person and injured five others.

**UK Maritime Trade Operations Office:** An incident has occurred in the waters northeast of Khor Fakkan, UAE. A tugboat heading south reported being struck by two unidentified projectiles. The tugboat sustained damage but continued its planned route.

US Vice President Vance: If Iran is allowed to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, global energy supplies will be constrained, and gasoline prices will rise. We will see gasoline prices fall after this conflict ends. The US military is ensuring the smooth passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Vice President Vance: To some extent, the United States has achieved a decisive victory over Iran. But this conflict cannot be considered over until Iran makes a firm commitment and guarantees that it will not rebuild its nuclear program.

Conflict Situation: 1. UKMTO reports tankers attacked in waters near Saudi Arabia. 2. Iranian Navy claims increasing number of tankers damaged due to "illegal" passage through the Strait of Hormuz. 3. Houthi rebels claim Saudi Arabia launched 53 airstrikes against Yemen in 24 hours. 4. Yemeni Houthi rebels claim to have shot down a Saudi Apache helicopter. 5. Iranian armed forces open fire to intercept vessels "illegally" passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 6. Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims two supertankers struck mines and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. 7. Saudi-led coalition: Intercepted and destroyed four drones in Riyadh and the eastern and southern regions. Peace Negotiations: 1. Iranian Foreign Minister reiterates seven-day reopening plan: Next steps depend on the US. 2. Trump reiterates the Iran war will end soon and gasoline prices will fall. Other Situations: 1. Egyptian President says he will provide protection for Saudi Arabia. 2. Yemeni Parliament Speaker urges Egypt not to get involved in the war. 3. Houthi rebels in Yemen release 159 detainees. 4. Egyptian and Iranian foreign ministers meet to discuss the Middle East crisis. 5. Russian Deputy Prime Minister: Oil prices will surge further if the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. 6. Israeli Prime Minister's Office: Violence against European diplomats is "unacceptable." 7. US media: Iran provides Houthi rebels with target location and intelligence to assist their attacks on Saudi Arabia. 8. According to the Wall Street Journal: Houthi rebels have reportedly established joint command centers in Lebanon and Iraq. 9. Pakistan temporarily closes border trade routes with Iran; Iranian Foreign Minister: Border crossings and exchanges are temporarily suspended. 10. U.S. Central Command Spokesperson: The Strait of Hormuz remains open to navigation, and approximately 97% of transit vessels have not been hit by Iran.

According to RIA Novosti, the Russian Interior Ministry stated that the black market is flooded with weapons from the conflict zones in Ukraine.

According to RIA Novosti, the mayor of Moscow stated that 25 drones flying towards Moscow were destroyed.

Lebanese President Aoun: The Lebanese military delegation will hold a meeting with Israel and the United States in Tampa, USA, to demand that Israel cease escalating its military operations.

U.S. Central Command: The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Rafael Peralta is operating in the region’s waters in support of a maritime blockade of Iranian ports.

U.S. Central Command: As of October 17, U.S. Central Command had guided 138 merchant ships to change course to ensure strict enforcement of the blockade measures.

On October 17 local time, a shooting occurred at a subway station in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, resulting in one death and affecting the operation of some subway trains.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reports a 4.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the Panama-Costa Rica border region at a depth of 5.0 kilometers.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Russian-controlled towns are a death trap, with residents facing starvation.

US President Trump: All countries that use wind power are heading towards bankruptcy.

US President Trump: Do you know how much money we've taken from Venezuela? We've taken hundreds of billions of dollars from Venezuela.

US President Trump: Despite the government cutting more than 1 million federal employees, the number of employed people in the US is still at a record high. In the past, a job often required 10 people to do it. The US does need federal employees, but it doesn't need 10 people for every job.

US President Trump: If the Republicans win the election, the Pentagon will increase its investment in Kentucky's pharmaceutical industry.

US President Trump: The action against Iran will end soon, and gasoline prices will drop. We must ensure that Iran's nuclear capabilities are not restored, and we are currently taking action to achieve this.