US House Votes to End Iran War as IRGC Claims 52nd Drone Kill and Gaza Building Collapse Kills 16 (Sep 16, 0946 UTC, 1246 Israel) (Evening Edition)

• Drone Downing Claim — The IRGC announced that its Aerospace Force intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island at 02:29 local time on Wednesday, describing it as the 52nd US MQ-9 destroyed since the start of the war Al-Manar TV. The claim was reported by Iranian state media and Iran International, which noted the IRGC said it used a new advanced air-defense system Iran International. Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, according to state media Iran International. The US has not commented on the claim.
• IRGC Statements — A senior IRGC Navy official said no vessel can move through the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, or Sea of Oman without being monitored by Iran, and that the force has the capability to strike any vessel if ordered IRNA. Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari, deputy chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, claimed Iranian forces have inflicted serious damage on US warships and thwarted enemy objectives IRNA. IRGC Commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi described the assassination of Sunni cleric Molavi Yousef Gorgij as evidence of the failure of mercenary terrorists in Sistan and Baluchestan Province IRNA.
• Diplomatic Track — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited China for official talks Al-Manar TV. Iran's ambassador to Niger delivered a letter from Araghchi to Niger's deputy foreign minister IRNA. An Iranian MP called for leveraging the shifting global order to mitigate sanctions impact IRNA.

• Southern Lebanon Activity — Israeli forces detonated displaced Lebanese homes in the town of Halta, southern Lebanon, according to Palestinian media Quds News Network. Israeli soldiers dismantled internet equipment and solar panels from rooftops in Halta, Kfarchouba district Bint Jbeil News. Israeli forces abducted a citizen from Halta following field interrogation Bint Jbeil News. An Israeli explosion was reported on the outskirts of Halta Bint Jbeil News.
• Lebanese Politics — The second day of the Lebanese Parliament's general policy debate over the government of Prime Minister Salam was underway Al-Manar TV. Lebanese President Aoun said the state is determined to keep weapons exclusively in its hands, but without internal conflict Bint Jbeil News.

• Building Collapse — A war-damaged residential building collapsed in the al-Sinaa area of western Gaza City, killing at least 16 Palestinians, including five children, and wounding at least 14, according to Gazan health officials Haaretz. Around 100 people, including 50 children, remain missing under the rubble, according to Gaza Civil Defense Quds News Network. The building had been damaged in an earlier Israeli strike during the war and was housing displaced families Reuters. Rescue crews were working to recover survivors BBC News.
• Commander Elimination — The IDF and Shin Bet confirmed the elimination of Hamas' Rafah Brigade commander, Nayal Abu Obeid, in a strike in southern Gaza Haaretz. Netanyahu and Katz declared that no terrorist is immune and Hamas will not remain in Gaza Arutz Sheva.
• Other Incidents — A six-year-old Palestinian child was shot in the head by Israeli forces in the Al-Atatra area, northwest of Beit Lahia, according to Quds News Network Quds News Network. The claim was not independently verified.

• Shayetet 13 Operation — Footage published by Palestinian media showed commandos of the Israeli Navy's Shayetet 13 unit rappelling from a helicopter in the town of Yatta, near Hebron, overnight Times of Israel. The IDF has not commented on the operation Jerusalem Post. The Jerusalem Post reported that the IDF noted increased terror activity stemming from the area of operation Jerusalem Post.
• Demolitions and Detentions — Israeli occupation bulldozers demolished a Palestinian home in Khallet Al-Homs, Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron Quds News Network. Israeli authorities detained US-Palestinian journalist Naqaa Hamed after stopping her and fellow reporters, according to her sister Arab News. A shepherd was attacked by Arab rioters in Samaria who attempted to steal his flock News 0404 IL.

• US House War Powers Vote — The US House of Representatives voted 220-204 to approve a war powers resolution intended to halt military action against Iran without congressional approval, marking the third such vote Arab News. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in support, up from four in previous efforts Mehr News. The resolution is largely symbolic and faces an uncertain path in the Senate Washington Post.
• US Arms Sales — The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8 billion military package for Israel, including 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, according to a US official Reuters. The sale has drawn criticism over civilian casualties in Gaza Al Jazeera.
• Saudi Arabia — The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy city Haaretz. The coalition called the security of Islam's two holiest sites a red line N12 Chat. The US embassy in Saudi Arabia warned citizens to stay away from the border area with Yemen Al-Manar TV. The US State Department called on citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to missile and drone threats N12 Chat.

Kosovo — Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci faced a verdict for alleged war crimes, with prosecutors requesting a 45-year sentence Al Jazeera. A NATO-led peacekeeping mission began withdrawing from Kosovo amid tensions Responsible Statecraft.

US Domestic — The FBI arrested a 21-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of plotting an Islamic State-inspired attack FDD. US prosecutors charged five people over alleged Russian assassination plots Al Jazeera. An NBC helicopter crashed in Los Angeles, killing at least three Al Jazeera.

• Korean Peninsula — A Seoul court ordered North Korea to pay $32.5 million for blowing up the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in 2020 Al Jazeera. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun was set to visit the US and meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio N12 Chat.
• China — China's Pinglu Canal, its first modern river-to-sea canal, could significantly cut trade times to Southeast Asia Al Jazeera.

Yemen — The Houthis claimed they shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib Governorate using a locally manufactured surface-to-air missile Al-Manar TV. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the jet was conducting hostile operations in support of Saudi-allied forces Mehr News. Saree denied any threat to holy sites, saying operations target Saudi oil facilities and military bases Bint Jbeil News. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca Haaretz. Over 100,000 people have fled Yemen as fighting escalates Middle East Eye.