Araghchi Warns of 'Doomsday War' as Trump Signals More Iran Talks; UK Foils RAF Fairford Plot (Sep 27, 1858 UTC, 2158 Israel) (Evening Edition)

• 'Doomsday War' Rhetoric — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC's Meet the Press that Iran is prepared for war to resume 'even if it comes to a doomsday war,' while reiterating that Tehran remains open to diplomacy and is still awaiting an official US response to its seven-day Hormuz proposal Al Jazeera EnglishIran InternationalMiddle East Eye. Araghchi said Iran had learned lessons from two previous wars and changed its tactics Iran International. He also claimed US Ambassador Mike Waltz 'has not read' the Strait of Hormuz proposal The National.
• US Uranium Offer — US Ambassador Mike Waltz said Washington offered to sell Iran uranium for its civilian nuclear program, but Iran refused to agree to an arrangement where uranium would be supplied by the US Al Jazeera English.
• Hormuz Maritime Activity — The Joint Maritime Information Center kept the Strait of Hormuz threat level at 'severe,' citing continued IRGC attacks, attempted attacks, UAV overflights, targeted surveillance, and VHF hailing of merchant shipping Iran International. IRGC-linked Fars news reported Iranian forces targeted 19 vessels described as 'violators' in the Strait on Friday and Saturday — seven Saturday evening and 12 Friday evening — and said several Iranian cruise missiles and attack drones had been launched Iran International. Explosions were reported near Qeshm Island in Hormuz after Trump's rejection of the deal TLDR Iran SITREP.
• Parliamentary and Leadership Statements — Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission completed review of a strategic bill on securing the Strait of Hormuz IRNA. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed US claims that Iran does not control the Strait, saying market pricing tells a different story IRNA. Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei said Iran thwarted the enemy's naval blockade calculations IRNA. A senior military advisor to the Leader said the oil industry constitutes part of national strength and security IRNA.
• Iraq Bypass Route — Iraq is importing petrol through Syria via Baniyas as the Hormuz blockade persists, bypassing the chokepoint TLDR Iran SITREP.

• Sheikh Qassem Speeches — Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivered a speech marking the second anniversary of the martyrdom of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine. He said Palestine remains Hezbollah's compass and vowed resistance will continue against Israeli aggression and occupation IRNA. Qassem said Iran will prove to the world that it protected the world from falling Al-Manar TV. He told residents of destroyed villages they are a living embodiment of honor and sacrifice, and announced Hezbollah is committed to providing shelter, repairs, and reconstruction through its own resources and donations Al-Manar TV. Qassem said the president has no right to relinquish Lebanon's right to defend its territory or hold the occupier accountable, and that the framework agreement is a shameful concession by Lebanese authorities Al-Manar TV. He said submitting to aggression is surrender and Lebanon must remain united without giving up any part of its territory Al-Manar TV.
• South Lebanon Shelling — Artillery shelling targeted the plain of Khiam, accompanied by machine-gun fire toward the outskirts of Baraachit Bint Jbeil News. Artillery shelling also targeted the town of Kfartibnit Bint Jbeil News.
• UNIFIL — The UNIFIL commander from Tyre said 'we have three months ahead of us, but we are working for stability' Bint Jbeil News.
• Iran on Nasrallah — Iran's Foreign Ministry described former Hezbollah secretary-general Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah as a unique model of courage and foresight in confronting occupation IRNA.

• Hamas Commander Eliminated — The IDF and ISA announced they eliminated Muhammad Hamad Muhammad Gabain, a Hamas military wing commander, in a strike in northern Gaza last week (Tuesday). Gabain was involved in holding hostages Ziv Berman, Gali Berman, Eitan Mor, Liri Albag, Agam Berger, Matan Angrest, Omri Miran, Keith Siegel, and Alon Ohel in captivity. Recently he advanced attacks against IDF troops and civilians and operated to restore Hamas capabilities 'in systematic violation of the ceasefire,' the IDF said IDF OfficialManniefabian.
• Argamani Abductor Killed — A Palestinian terrorist who took part in abducting Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or during the October 7 onslaught was killed in an Israeli strike in central Gaza's Nuseirat yesterday, the military and Shin Bet announced Manniefabian. Former hostage Liri Albag reacted to the killing, saying 'Rot in hell, you villain' News 0404 ILIsrael Hayom.
• Vehicle Strike — Reports from Gaza said a vehicle was attacked from the air in southern Gaza City News 0404 IL.
• Child Used as Human Shield — Footage showed a terrorist using a child to transfer weapons into a civilian home in central Gaza; upon identifying the child, the IDF refrained from striking Behold Israel.
• Drone Ban Extended — IDF Ground Forces chief Maj. Gen. Nadav Lotan extended a ban on small attack drones following last week's deadly FPV 'Atalef' drone accident in northern Gaza that killed Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav Kali, 24, and Master Sgt. (res.) Ofek Moalem, 23 Manniefabian.
• Hamas Leadership Vote — Saudi Al-Arabiya reported a repeat round is expected this week to elect the head of Hamas's political bureau in Gaza after no decision was reached in the first round between Nizar Awadallah and Ali al-Amoudi N12 Chat.
• Shooting in Al-Tuwam — Israeli occupation forces opened fire at Palestinians in Al-Tuwam, northwest of Gaza City, injuring at least one Palestinian Quds News Network.

• Sukkot Closure — Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a full closure of Judea and Samaria beginning Sunday and lasting through the end of Sukkot. Palestinian Authority workers are barred from entering Israeli communities, with few exceptions Arutz ShevaHaaretz. The IDF increased its presence in the West Bank to 24 battalions over hol hamoed Sukkot and virtually prevented all Palestinians from accessing Jewish settlements Jerusalem Post. The US Embassy said West Bank checkpoints will be closed through October 3 Haaretz.
• Smotrich Calls for War — Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to 'go to war' in the occupied West Bank and 'do there what we did in Gaza,' and called for dismantling the Palestinian Authority and extending Israeli sovereignty over parts of Lebanon and Gaza Quds News Network. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said: 'As defense minister — we will return to Nisanit, to the entire northern envelope and to all of Gaza, to settle more and more!' Israel Hayom.
• Olive Harvest Tensions — As Israeli forces deny Palestinians access to farmland ahead of the olive harvest, settlers are permitted to storm Palestinian groves and pick the olive crop. In Deir Abu Mash'al, northwest of Ramallah, Palestinians watched as settlers stripped away their harvest Quds News Network.
• Settlement Project Bidding Deferred — Israel's attorney general decided to push back the deadline for construction bids for a major settlement project in the E1 area, which will displace several Bedouin communities in Jabal Al-Baba Al Arabiya English.

• Netherlands-Israel Diplomatic Row — After the Dutch ban on imports from Israeli businesses in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights went into effect, Israel's Foreign Ministry told the Netherlands that diplomatic privileges and Israel-issued credentials for its diplomats serving in Ramallah will expire in seven days. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Israel asked Dutch diplomats in Ramallah to return diplomatic documents Times of IsraelBint Jbeil News. Dutch customs authorities searched luggage of El Al passengers arriving from Tel Aviv to enforce the new ban Times of IsraelJerusalem PostArutz Sheva.
• Trump Expects More Iran Talks — President Donald Trump told Axios in a phone interview he expects more talks with Iran this week, facilitated by Qatari mediators, a day after rejecting Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks Arab News.

UK RAF Fairford Plot — Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after a major incident was declared near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a US Air Force bomber base. Bomb disposal teams examined vehicles near the base, and dozens of homes in the surrounding area were evacuated BBC News. President Trump confirmed a group of terrorists were arrested in the UK after they tried to blow up RAF Fairford Base Behold Israel. The arrests come amid reports the base has been used for US strikes on Iran TLDR Iran SITREP.

• UK RAF Fairford Counter-Terror Probe — Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences near RAF Fairford, a US Air Force base in Gloucestershire. A major incident was declared, homes in Whelford were evacuated, and army explosive ordnance disposal teams examined vehicles BBC News. President Trump confirmed the arrests Behold Israel.
• Northern Ireland Protest — Thousands of protesters blocked a road leading into a Catholic area of Northern Ireland ahead of an Orange Order march Al Jazeera English.

Giant Pandas Arrive in Atlanta — Two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived in Atlanta from China as part of a 10-year US-China agreement Al Jazeera English.

• Nepal Floods Anniversary — One month after catastrophic floods in Nepal, 5,285 people remain missing and more than 1,100 are still in holding centres Al Jazeera English.
• India Mosque Protest — Hundreds of Muslims gathered in Ujjain, India, to protest the partial demolition of a historic mosque Al Jazeera English.

• Yemen Taiz Market Strike — Seven people were killed and 40 wounded, including children, in a strike on a market in Yemen's southwestern Taiz province, according to the Houthi-run health ministry Haaretz. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said Saudi F-15 fighter jets from Khamis Mushait base carried out two strikes on the Taiz market at the Mawiya junction at 11:29 a.m., leaving nearly 50 casualties, and warned Saudi Arabia of 'grave consequences' Al-Manar TVIran International. Yemen's Saudi-backed government said it targeted a Houthi military camp and vehicles near the market Haaretz. The Houthis warned Saudi Arabia after the strikes Jerusalem Post.
• Ethiopia Security Situation — Israel's Foreign Ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation of Israelis in areas of Ethiopia where security has escalated and is examining exit options with local actors N12 Chat.