Gulf Security: Saudi Arabia lifted “potential danger” alerts after intercepting and destroying six Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Taif and Yanbu, as air defenses also shot down a drone and missile in the Yanbu region. Iran-US Tensions at UN: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant UNGA speech, saying Iran will never “bend at the knee,” calling the US “terrorism,” and warning Hormuz won’t be used against Tehran. Sanctions Hit Aviation: The UAE and Saudi Arabia suspended Iranian airline flights to/from the country, citing US restrictions; Iran warned neighbors against cooperating with the US “economic D-Day.” Energy Shock: Oil jumped above $107 as Iran vowed not to bow to US pressure and as talks showed little progress. US Enforcement on Oil: The US seized three Iran-linked tankers carrying about $600m of crude, reportedly heading toward US waters. US Politics: The US Senate is set to vote on a war powers resolution urging an end to military operations against Iran. Israel Politics: Israel’s election panel disqualified Arab parties ahead of the October vote, with legal challenges expected.