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.