Former US Vice President Harris: The culprit behind soaring diesel and gasoline prices in the US is Trump and his war against Iran. His latest tactic—selling fuel solutions to his ally Putin—demonstrates weakness; it funds Russian military operations but does nothing to ease the burden on American families.

U.S. stock index futures opened slightly higher on Monday.

US President Trump: Katie Zacharia will officially assume the role of press secretary tomorrow (October 12th, Eastern Time) – Columbus Day – and will hold her first press conference at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the White House Press Briefing Room. Katie has been with me from the very beginning, and I'm sure she will do an excellent job.

The British Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a notice on social media advising British citizens to avoid travel to Jeddah and Dammam, as well as all Saudi airports except Medina.

The UK Maritime Trade Organization has reclassified the incident at the Sohar anchorage in Oman as an attack. The tanker was attacked by drones, and local authorities are assisting with the evacuation of the crew.

Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei: US President Trump, blinded by the illusion of conquering Iran and deceived by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, launched one of the most foolish wars in human history. Now, after the US Navy failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, he has resorted to smuggling. The US military has never stooped to such a shameful level.