Netanyahu Vows Iran 'Very Close' to Collapse as IAEA Refers Tehran to UN Security Council (Sep 09, 1827 UTC, 2127 Israel) (Evening Edition)

IAEA Referral The IAEA Board of Governors voted 23-8-3 to report Iran to the UN Security Council over breaches of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations, the first such referral in 20 years Iran International. The resolution was spearheaded by the US and E3 (Britain, France, Germany). Iran, Russia, and China rejected the move as 'baseless' and 'null and void' in a joint statement IRNA. Iran's permanent mission in Vienna criticized the IAEA's expectation of normal safeguards implementation amid what it called continued US and Israeli threats and aggression IRNA.

Pickaxe Mountain Construction Construction activity has surged at the deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain tunnel complex adjacent to the Natanz nuclear facility, according to a CSIS analysis of six years of satellite imagery. The analysis suggests the site may not yet be capable of uranium enrichment Iran International Al Arabiya Haaretz.

IRGC Claims and CENTCOM Denial The IRGC claimed it struck two US destroyers and 18 ships in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for the US destruction of five Iranian oil tankers IranWire. CENTCOM denied the IRGC's claim that it targeted two American destroyers IranWire. IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi outlined six conditions for a ceasefire and said Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, asserting the US lacks the ability to maintain its regional presence IranWire IRNA.

Economic Pressure The Iranian rial hit an all-time low against major currencies, with the US dollar crossing 232,000 tomans on the open market IranWire. Stationery prices have risen up to 200% ahead of school reopenings amid a 300% surge in paper prices IranWire. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reportedly described the situation as desperate in closed-door conversations, saying the American blockade is working, the currency is collapsing, and the regime is struggling to control the population Behold Israel.

Strikes in Southern Lebanon Israeli strikes continued across southern Lebanon. A Lebanese civilian was killed when an Israeli drone struck a motorcycle in Marj Harouf, near Zebdin village Quds News Network Manniefabian. Additional airstrikes were reported between Hadatha and Haris, on the outskirts of Srebbine, and targeting Bani Hayyan Bint Jbeil News. Israeli forces detonated displaced Lebanese homes in Bani Hayyan Quds News Network. Al-Manar reported a new bombing in Al-Mansouri town Al-Manar TV.

Hezbollah Command and Lebanese Army A Lebanese security source said Hezbollah is hiding newly appointed commanders for fear of assassination, with Iranian advisers assisting in rebuilding the group's military Israel Hayom. Hezbollah Media Relations warned the public against treating statements from unofficial sources as credible, saying positions are issued only through the Secretary-General's speeches and official statements Al-Manar TV. The Lebanese Armed Forces is reinforcing its presence in Nabatieh after several days of intensified Israeli operations; Lebanon's Al Modon newspaper reported the mission excludes Hezbollah disarmament FDD.

Iranian Condemnation Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned Israel's continued military attacks on Lebanon, saying the UN Security Council bore responsibility for failing to act against Israeli aggression IRNA.

Civilian Casualty Report Hamas-controlled media outlets in Gaza reported that Obeida al-Eid, a 10-year-old boy, died after being shot by IDF troops in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis. He was taken to Nasser Medical Complex, where he was pronounced dead. The Times of Israel said it could not independently verify the report and the IDF had not yet responded Times of Israel Quds News Network.

Strike on Shati Camp Palestinian media reported an Israeli strike on a building in Gaza City's Shati camp following a military warning. The IDF had not commented Manniefabian Times of Israel.

Hamas Rearming The IDF and Shin Bet said Hamas is removing weapons from storage facilities and working to reestablish military control over Gaza despite the ongoing disarmament agreement. Israeli forces destroyed three Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad weapon storage facilities and a launch pit Jerusalem Post Arutz Sheva.

PA Officers Apprehended The IDF apprehended three Palestinian Authority police officers who illegally set up a roadblock in Area C near Beitunia on August 23, detaining and assaulting an off-duty Israeli reservist. The officers are being questioned by security forces; the IDF called the incident a serious breach of coordination mechanisms IDF Official Manniefabian.

E1 Settlement Tender An Israeli court rejected three petitions seeking to freeze a tender for 1,234 settlement units in the E1 area of occupied East Jerusalem. The project would link Ma'ale Adumim with East Jerusalem Quds News Network.

Enforcement Operation Israeli forces demolished 35 illegal structures in an enforcement operation in northern Samaria News 0404 IL.

Settler Siege A four-year-old Palestinian child in Qusra missed the first day of school amid a month-long siege by Israeli settlers Al Jazeera.

Condolence House Raid Israeli forces stormed a condolence house in Silwad for freed prisoner Farah Hamed, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza City Quds News Network.

UK Settlement Trade Ban The UK government defended its decision to ban imports of all goods from Israeli settlements and bar companies from providing services including financing, construction, infrastructure, real estate, and advertising. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said he regretted Israel's response but was proud of the decision Associated Press Jerusalem Post. A senior British source said the scope of measures will depend on the actions of Israel's next government Haaretz. Israel responded by ordering the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem and is expected to take action against France and other countries that imposed sanctions Jerusalem Post. A joint statement from Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Indonesia welcomed the UK decision N12 Chat.

OIC and Nauru The OIC condemned Nauru's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem IRNA.

Slovak Defense Minister Slovakia's defense minister told Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan that he supports Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank News 0404 IL.

UK-Israel Relations Bilateral relations between Israel and the UK have plummeted to depths unseen since the end of the British mandate in 1948, according to FDD analysis, following the Foreign Secretary's announcement of punitive measures against settlements FDD. Israel ordered the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem and is expected to take action against France Jerusalem Post.

Russia-India Payments Russia and India announced expanded cooperation on bilateral trade and payments, with over 90% of payments from Russia to India now taking less than 10 minutes to settle in national currencies War Monitors.

Yemen Escalation Saudi airstrikes intensified across Yemen, with 54 strikes reported over 12 hours targeting Al-Jawf, Marib, Taiz, Al-Hudaydah, Saada, and Al-Bayda, according to Yemeni Armed Forces spokesman General Yahya Saree Al-Manar TV. The death toll from a Saudi-led coalition airstrike on a Houthi-run prison in northern Yemen rose to 23, with 7 still missing Associated Press. Yemeni anti-Houthi forces conducted strikes in Marib Governorate Jerusalem Post. Pakistan is reportedly considering joining the campaign against the Houthis at Saudi Arabia's request Israel Hayom.

Oil Prices Brent crude surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time since July, with US crude exceeding $96, driven by renewed US-Iran hostilities and Saudi airstrikes Agence France-Presse Associated Press Reuters Al Jazeera Al-Manar TV. Goldman Sachs flagged $120 as plausible if the escalation ladder continues TLDR Iran SITREP.