Iran Offers Seven-Day Hormuz Reopening as UNGA Walkouts Deepen Israel's Isolation; Two IDF Reservists Killed in Gaza Drone Malfunction (Sep 25, 1004 UTC, 1304 Israel) (Evening Edition)

Hormuz Proposal Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran has presented a new proposal to the US government, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within seven days of Washington accepting its conditions. The proposal, conveyed through Qatari mediators this week, draws on a June ceasefire agreement that subsequently collapsed. Araghchi said the deal would build on June's Memorandum of Understanding and would only be implemented if certain conditions were met. IranWire Iran International Jerusalem Post

Seven Conditions Iran's proposal includes a Lebanon truce and Hormuz reopening within seven days if the US lifts sanctions and naval blockade. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi said the confrontation with America would not stop until Tehran's seven announced conditions are fully met, adding that the Islamic Republic is prepared to enter new phases of battle with the US. TLDR Iran SITREP Iran International

Hormuz Status Hormuz transits fell to single digits Thursday; the seven-day average holds at 3% of pre-war levels, confirming effective closure despite diplomatic overtures. Oil prices eased Friday on truce hopes, then surged 4% after Houthi missile barrage on Saudi Arabia; Brent spot-futures backwardation persists at $14.37. TLDR Iran SITREP

Nuclear Concessions Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News that Iran will give up uranium enriched to 60% in accordance with international law and the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and will abide by all obligations under the NPT. Bint Jbeil News

Russia Diplomacy Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed during a meeting at the United Nations that there is no alternative to a diplomatic solution to the Gulf crisis, according to a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry. The Russian ministry called US and Israeli actions "illegal." Al-Manar TV Reuters Jerusalem Post

UNGA Meetings Araghchi met with counterparts from Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, UK, Portugal, Russia, Egypt, Brunei and Cyprus on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly. He also met British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in New York. President Pezeshkian met with experts from American think tanks and emphasized Iran's determination to deepen cooperation with Pakistan. Mehr News IRNA

European Role Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's admission that some 5,000 sorties were flown from European bases in support of US military aggression against Iran proves that Europe formed part of the infrastructure of that aggression. IRNA

Sanctions The UK government tightened financial restrictions on five Iranian banks operating in the United Kingdom. IranWire

Domestic A blast at the Abadan refinery injured at least three workers and hit gasoline production. Thirty Tehran University of Art students were suspended by the disciplinary committee. IranWire

Southern Lebanon Operations Israeli forces infiltrated the outskirts of Kfar Shouba, besieged a farm sheltering several shepherds, and opened fire in the area, according to Al-Manar's correspondent in southern Lebanon. Israeli artillery shelled Kfar Shouba, Zibqine and Wadi Al-Slouqi. Israeli occupation forces conducted sweeping operations, unleashing bursts of machine-gun fire towards Al-Mansouri and Wadi Zibqine. Al-Manar TV

Al-Habbariyeh Machine-gun fire and artillery shelling targeted the outskirts of the town of Al-Habbariyeh, coinciding with the movement of Israeli military vehicles in the area. Bint Jbeil News

Ambush Report Hebrew Channel 12 reported exclusive footage showing the moment an Israeli army force fell into an ambush by Hezbollah at Ali Al-Taher Hill, with casualties reported. Bint Jbeil News

Lebanese Army A Lebanese Army force started opening the road between Touline and Burj Qalaway in southern Lebanon. Lebanese official Raggi said Lebanon does not want to be an arena for regional conflicts or an exchange of messages, and no one negotiates on its behalf except the Lebanese state. Al-Manar TV Bint Jbeil News

Force Posture Israeli officials said the IDF reduced brigades in southern Lebanon from eight to six. Jerusalem Post

IDF Casualties Two IDF reservists were killed Thursday after a small explosive drone they were operating in the Gaza Strip crashed for an unknown reason and exploded shortly after. The troops were named as Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav Kali, 24, from Har Halutz, and Master Sgt. (res.) Ofek Moalem, 23, from Jerusalem, both fighters in Battalion 7007. Manniefabian IDF Official Israel Hayom Arab News

Investigation IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir directed the establishment of a team of experts, headed by a Brigadier General from the Ground Forces, to examine the circumstances of the incident with the aim of preventing similar incidents from recurring. The Ground Forces commander also directed a 48-hour halt to the use of attacking drones. IDF Official N12 Chat

Tunnel Dismantled IDF troops dismantled an underground terror tunnel approximately two kilometers long during operations to clear terrorist infrastructure in southern Gaza within the Yellow Line area, under the framework of the ceasefire agreement. IDF Official

Hamas Operatives Killed The IDF struck in Deir al-Balah and eliminated Jabr Moqbel, a Hamas military wing terrorist who led the "Moqbel" money exchange network, which transferred millions of shekels in foreign currency to Hamas. Another strike in Khan Younis killed a second Hamas operative involved in smuggling funds to the terror group. IDF Official Manniefabian

Artillery Shelling Israeli artillery shelling targeted the northern outskirts of Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. Two Palestinians were injured in Israeli artillery shelling south of Khan Younis, according to medical sources. Quds News Network Al-Manar TV

UNRWA Closure Israeli forces closed an UNRWA school and forcefully seized the agency's headquarters in occupied Jerusalem, despite the UN's protected status. The Israeli settler population in the occupied West Bank has grown from fewer than 30,000 in 1980 to nearly 800,000 today. The proposed E1 settlement project could further fragment the West Bank and threaten the displacement of Bedouin communities. Quds News Network

Detainee US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib criticized the US government over its failure to protect American citizens in the occupied Palestinian territories, highlighting the case of Naqaa Hamed, a Palestinian-American journalist and mother of three who remains in Israeli detention. Quds News Network

UNGA Walkout Dozens of delegates walked out when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium at the UN General Assembly. General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman repeatedly called for order. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi described the walkout of 77 delegations as a powerful rejection of Israel's attempts to justify war and aggression. Mehr News IRNA Al Jazeera

Netanyahu Speech Netanyahu mocked Hezbollah by bringing a pager to the UNGA, saying "You remember the beepers? Remember these? Well, I can tell you this, Hezbollah certainly remembers them." He called out Qatar, saying "Qatar spent billions to spread lies about Israel in American universities and Europe." He also attacked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing him of backing Hamas and calling for Israel's destruction. He directly addressed New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who had threatened to block him. Behold Israel

Qatar Response Qatar categorically rejected claims by Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly that Doha is running a campaign to influence public opinion against Israel. Al Jazeera

UNRWA Support UN member states backed UNRWA at the General Assembly amid what was described as an 'untenable' status quo. Jordanian FM condemned Israel's attempt to 'liquidate' the Palestinian refugee agency, whose HQ in East Jerusalem was demolished in January. UN chief issued a funding appeal, saying the agency offers a 'critical stabilizing presence' amid 'intolerable' conditions. Arab News

UNSC Initiative The National understands that text of a new Western-backed UN Security Council initiative is being drafted to provide political backing for the military mission in the strait. The National

Protests Actress Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were detained at a pro-Palestine protest during Netanyahu's New York visit. More than 100 demonstrators protested against the Israeli PM. The National

Genocide Letter Scholars and legal experts were among 6,000 signatories rejecting the Gaza genocide charge in a letter, stating "The bitter irony is that Israel, home to half the world's Jews, is the only country to face a sustained war of attempted genocide – from its inception in 1948 until today." Jerusalem Post

Belleville Synagogue Shooting Canadian authorities confirmed a shooting near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, was a "hate-motivated" attack targeting the Jewish community. The shooting took place Sunday night during Yom Kippur. Belleville police chief Murray Rodd said it was "a deliberate attack" and credited two officers with preventing a massacre. Police said the shooter committed a hate-motivated anti-Jewish offense and that officers stopped a potentially larger attack. BBC News Jerusalem Post Arutz Sheva News 0404 IL

Nordic Air Intercepts Finnish Air Force said Swedish and Finnish fighter jets were scrambled Thursday to identify and intercept a Russian aircraft. N12 Chat

Switzerland Neutrality Switzerland's neutrality vote is asking the wrong question, according to an Al Jazeera opinion piece; the real question is what neutrality can still do for Switzerland. Al Jazeera

Pope Leo Pope Leo headed to France for the first papal state visit in 18 years, as the church confronts assisted dying and abuse debates. Al Jazeera

US Politics President Trump said reports on low US weapons stockpiles are '100% wrong'. Al Jazeera

Pentagon Surveillance The Pentagon is surrounded by billions of dollars worth of surveillance and security technology, including Flock cameras, which carry a risk of backfiring if vulnerable to intruders. Responsible Statecraft

South Korea South Korea won't send military to the Strait of Hormuz despite US pressure on allies to step up with military aid to reopen the strait. Responsible Statecraft

US Kill Count The US kill count in Iran makes the phrase 'precision strikes' absurd, according to Responsible Statecraft, citing the incineration of an elementary school in Minab that killed 123 children. Responsible Statecraft

China Rhetoric Warmth on display in Washington contrasts significantly with the language Trump has used to characterise Beijing and Xi, from 'cheats' to 'great friendship'. Al Jazeera

Nepal Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah was applauded at the UN General Assembly after his speech on climate crisis, labeling a devastating flood a 'warning to the world'. Al Jazeera

USS Abraham Lincoln The USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Thailand after a lengthy Gulf deployment. Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia & Houthis Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Thursday towards the southern province of Taif and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea. The Houthis claimed to have attacked Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. Oil prices jumped, with Brent crude topping $106 a barrel. Jerusalem Post Al Jazeera

Allied Support France is sending military to protect the key Yanbu oil terminal; Pakistan and Turkiye are to hold military talks with Riyadh. An urgent meeting of the chiefs of staff of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey is being arranged to discuss military support for the kingdom, as Saudi's Grand Mufti called on troops to fight the Houthis. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence deal in Mecca. Al Jazeera Reuters The National

Iran Attacks on Gulf States Iran said it targeted bases in Kuwait and UAE over US military support. Al Jazeera

UAE/Iraq Airline Suspensions UAE and Iraq suspended Iranian airline operations under US sanctions enforcement; Najaf airport halted flights overnight. TLDR Iran SITREP

Gulf of Oman Ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman reached their limit as Saudi exports surged. Jerusalem Post