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According to Politico, the Trump-backed "Make America Great Again" super PAC (MAGA Inc.) has invested $10 million in Texas, marking its first election-stage spending this year.

Ali Akbar Dalene, an analyst at the Tehran Center for Strategic Studies, said the US attack on Iranian oil tankers was a "major issue" that Iran could not allow such actions to go unpunished. Dalene stated, "Will this force Iran to surrender? No. Instead, it will force Iran to take action, prompting a stronger counterattack and retaliation." He said the US naval blockade coupled with sanctions is putting severe pressure on Iran, but Iran has already developed countermeasures. Dalene added, "Iran cannot tolerate this naval blockade continuing, so Iran is already preparing to break through it. At the same time, Iran certainly has its own plans to ensure that oil prices will surge to over $100 per barrel."

Belgorod Oblast authorities: A Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Belgorod Oblast has killed one person.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We condemn the United States for attacking our ships in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. This is a war crime and a threat to the safety of maritime navigation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: I have ordered no attacks on Kyiv for three days. Ukraine has significantly reduced its attacks on our territory, and we have not launched any attacks on Kyiv since midnight last night.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We will do everything in our power to ensure the safety of our negotiators.

U.S. Special Envoy Witkov: (To Putin) Thank you for the ceasefire during our visit.

U.S. Special Envoy Witkov: (To Putin) Trump sends you his best wishes.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Such contacts are always beneficial, and it is convenient for us to cooperate with you (Witkov and Kushner).

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Today I will discuss all aspects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict with the US envoy.

According to Iranian state media, the Iranian military command warned that if the United States continues to "harass" Iranian ships, the scope of attacks could expand.

According to Iranian state media, the Iranian military command warned that if Washington continues its maritime blockade, Iran will intensify its attacks on US warships in the region.

Norwegian gas transportation management company Gassco reported an unplanned shutdown at the Åsgard gas field on September 5-6, resulting in a daily production reduction of 6.7 million cubic meters.

The Greek Prime Minister announced a €2.2 billion tax cut and wage increase plan to be implemented in 2027.

According to Nikkei: Japan will strengthen its scrutiny of bank loans from overseas non-bank lending institutions.

According to RIA Novosti, Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed his best wishes and gratitude to US President Donald Trump through Jared Kushner and Sergei Witkov.

According to RIA Novosti, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the situation he would have to deal with during his negotiations with Witkov and Kushner at the Kremlin was "very thorny".

Kremlin: Russian President Vladimir Putin begins meetings with US President's special envoy Witkov and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Domestic News: 1. One Chinese citizen trapped in the Nepal mudslide disaster has been rescued. 2. Xiaomi releases Xiaomi-TabLDM, a structured data big data model. 3. China's logistics demand continued to expand in August, with the business climate further improving. 4. Two departments raised the national natural disaster relief emergency response level to Level III for Fujian. 5. The National Development and Reform Commission urgently allocated 20 million yuan to support emergency recovery efforts after the rainstorm and flood disaster in Jiangxi. International News: 1. France's national gold reserves have been entirely consolidated domestically. 2. US media: US Republicans' confidence in the economy plummets. 3. South Korea's exports so far in 2026 have reached $709.4 billion, setting a new record. 4. A temporary ceasefire has been implemented around the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant to repair external power lines. 5. Sources: The White House has begun vetting candidates to replace the US Deputy Secretary of Defense. 6. US representatives arrived in Moscow for negotiations; both Putin and Zelensky stated that attacks on their respective capitals would be suspended for the next three days. 7. Middle East situation— ① According to Iranian media Fars News: An explosion was heard near Kharg Island in Iran; the specific cause is still unclear. ②According to Iran's SNN news agency: An Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island was attacked by missiles; there are currently no reports of casualties. ③US Central Command: The US military sank three Iranian Revolutionary Guard oil tankers.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that Lowell is expected to turn north on Sunday and approach the western Hawaiian Islands on Monday. Hawaiian stakeholders should closely monitor Lowell's movements.