Dozens of Israeli fighter jets flew toward Iran's border on Monday in a large-scale operation intended to demonstrate military power and deter Tehran, Axios reported, citing Israeli and US officials. Fighter jets and refueling aircraft flew more than 800 miles through Syrian and Iraqi airspace before turning back near Iran. Israel reportedly notified Washington in advance, describing the mission as a training exercise to deter an Iranian attack ahead of Israel's October 27 elections. Some US sources suggested Israel may have hoped Iran would fire at the aircraft, potentially providing justification for Israeli strikes.

US State Department preparing to order departure of some personnel and family members at US embassies across the Gulf - US officials

Iraqi government spokesman: We deny the presence of Houthi supporters on Iraqi territory.

Four commercial oil tankers have been damaged at the Port of Faw: the tanker SOYIA, the tanker IXORA, and the tanker ON PHOENIX.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center has issued a report on an attack on a tanker approximately 30 nautical miles southeast of Al Faw, Iraq, in the northern part of the Persian Gulf. According to the vessel's master, the tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile at approximately 1830 UTC yesterday. The crew is reported to be safe, and no damage or environmental impact has been reported. A similar incident occurred on September 9th in the same area. Earlier this week, UKMTO acknowledged difficulties in reporting the true number of attacks, as most targeted vessels are refusing to provide information, likely in accordance with U.S. guidance. Attacks attributed to Iran, which have increased in frequency and range in recent weeks, have now targeted tankers north of Qatar and off Saudi Arabia's Al Jubayl

Explosions reported in the Persian Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz.

Reports indicate a fire has broken out at the Baiji refinery in the Salah al-Din province of Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister orders closure of Sheeb border crossing with Iran to people and goods starting Wednesday, until further notice, according to a government source in Al Jazeera. More crossings with Iran will be closed gradually in the coming days.

Araqchi: We tried to open special routes for ships carrying Iraqi oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Failed assassination attempt targets commander of the 63rd Brigade of the Popular Mobilization Forces in Tuz Khormato

A drug dealer was killed in a grenade blast; an officer and five personnel were injured in Basra, Iraq

Suicide bomber detonates himself near a police station near Saad Square in Basra, southern Iraq. Reports of deaths and injuries among security forces.

Security warning by @StateDept for the following countries: UAE, Israel, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, Lebanon, Qatar. "Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area. Americans traveling to or from the Middle East should monitor information about airport and airline operations and develop contingency plans in advance. Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world, including U.S. businesses and other institutions

Armed attack by unidentified individuals in the Al-Azir district of Maysan Governorate, southern Iraq; initial toll: two women killed.

Drones target Iranian Kurdish opposition bases in Erbil, northern Iraq

US Treasury: Sanctions imposed on the International Development Bank of Iraq due to its links with Iranian government entities

Iraqi Agency: Air routes reopened with Kuwait after closure due to security developments in the region

Iraqi Prime Minister affirmed to the Saudi Crown Prince that Iraq will not allow its territory to be used for any activities that affect the security of the Kingdom.

An Iraqi army brigadier general and another soldier were killed by a roadside bomb near Kirkuk during a search of an Islamic State hideout, Iraq's military says. Two others were wounded

Turkish officer killed in Kurdistan region of Iraq in shooting incident.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrives in Riyadh on an official visit, his media office says

Iraq orders its armed forces to raise their combat readiness to the highest levels.

Iraqi National Security Advisor: 400 Syrians transferred to Iraq with detainees, whose guilt has not been proven, and 50 have been returned to their country. The remaining detainees will be handed over to Syria in batches.

Iraqi Government condemns attack on King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in civilian casualties and material damage, undermining regional security and stability.

US Official to Al Arabiya: ISIS no longer poses a systematic threat to Iraq's security

Footage captured the moment a bomb-laden drone crashes into (what appears to be) civilian populated areas in Topzawa, south of Erbil

Drones raid targeted offices of Iranian Kurdish opposition parties in Erbil

Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament: Decision to change the exchange rate is irreversible

Demonstrations intensify in Basra following the latest decision to raise the exchange rate.

The dollar jumps to 170,000 dinars; Baghdad Stock Exchange reels from the government's decision to raise the exchange rate to 1,520 dinars per 100 dollars.