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Iran has preserved its missile and drone capacity despite months of US and Israeli airstrikes and remains capable of replenishing its weapons arsenal, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing Western officials familiar with intelligence assessments.

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States that it would suffer the fate of ancient Persia's defeated enemies, responding to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech in Athens invoking the Persian invasions of ancient Greece. "Throughout history we Iranians have faced those who declared themselves masters of the universe and sought to erase ancient civilizations," Ghalibaf wrote on X on Friday. "They came in fire and flame, only to depart in dust and shame. Those who chase Alexander's legacy will share Valerian's fate: you will kneel."

Zelensky:Gifts to Putin will not bring peace or any benefit to the civilized world. Russia will "repay" the diesel with further terror and treachery. Allowing Russia to sell petroleum products is an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged

Treasury confirms the U.S. is lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports (including into the U.S.) until April 2027

Today, at President Trump's direction, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is immediately issuing a temporary general license to allow the supply of Russian diesel to the global market

The Trump directive will push US officials to invoke the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to increase oil and fuel production, the sources say

3 people wounded as result of Russian strike in Kharkiv

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy official: We are exerting full control over the Strait of Hormuz to protect the interests of our people.

Emergency power outages have been introduced in several regions of Ukraine, according to Ukrenergo. Previously announced outage schedules are currently not in effect in the affected regions

In significant sign of continued Saudi-UAE engagement despite loads of reporting on rift, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and UAE Investment Minister Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi sign MoU to deepen cooperation on electricity trade, power grids and rail connectivity

Utility crews are working to restore power to Kyiv’s right bank following an emergency outage. The disruption has also caused a drop in water pressure in the affected area

Trump: I signed an order to support the advancement of quantum computing and set the goal of delivering a quantum computer for scientific discovery by 2028. We are removing unnecessary barriers to deploying next-generation nuclear energy. Our country started up four cutting-edge small modular reactors just this year alone

The United ‌States ​on ​Thursday imposed ⁠fresh ​Iran-related ​sanctions, targeting dozens ​of ​people, entities ‌and ⁠vessels, according ​to ​the ⁠Treasury ​Department ​website

Kyiv's key energy infrastructure targeted by attack, - says Shmygal

OpenAI annualised revenues $20bn less than previously signalled

Trump on Truth Social: We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran. I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is in very bad condition, both Economically and Militarily, and while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, with Oil flowing in Record Numbers of Barrels through the Hormuz Strait (22 Million Barrels, last night alone, with not one barrel coming from, or going to, Iran.), we will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd. IRAN WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON

Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff: Ukrainian Defence Forces struck the Omsk oil refinery in Russia on October 8, 2026

Drones have attacked Omsk oil refinery

Omsk oil refinery is burning after drones raid

Drones raid reported in Omsk

Emergency power outages in Kyiv and the region caused by voltage drops in the high-voltage grid.

Salavat oil refinery is on fire

Drones have attacked oil refinery in Salavat, Bashkortostan

Fire after drones strikes at the oil refinery in Salavat, Bashkortostan

The Pentagon has instructed CENTCOM to conclude preparations to resume major combat operations in Iran, U.S. officials said. -Axios Attacks would be expected to include massive bombing of Iranian energy, infrastructure and nuclear targets

IEA confirms the 100 million-barrel strategic stock release announced last week contains nothing new: The full release of stocks pledged but not yet released under the March 2026 Collective Action would bring approximately 100 million barrels to the market. IEA says it hopes to accelerate releases, but there is no firm commitment to do so

In Kyiv, pumping stations have been partially out of service due to power outage, – mayor

Drones have attacked Samara oil pumping station in Samara region of Russia

European Commission: Energy import costs have risen by more than 100 billion euros.

EU Ambassadors today gave green light to: new sanctions on 743 people & 826 entities in Russian military industry, 77 individuals "elected" to Russian state Duma from occupied territories of Ukraine and renewal of chemical weapons sanctions (31 people 6 entities)