On Aug 30 local time, Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei said in a written statement that West Asian rulers must identify their true enemies, recognise their plots and confront them. He said the way out of regional problems is unity, enduring friendship and cooperation, and called the United States and Israel mortal enemies of that unity.

RIA reported President Putin met Belarusian President Lukashenko.

Malaysia will restore fuel subsidy quotas to previous levels from Sept. 1, raising the monthly petrol quota to 300 liters from 200 liters and the diesel quota to 400 liters from 300 liters, Prime Minister Anwar said. He added the diesel increase will benefit roughly 500,000 users. The move, aimed at easing consumer cost pressures and shoring up political support after recent state election defeats for Pakatan Harapan, reverses cuts made earlier this year when Middle East-driven energy price spikes increased subsidy burdens. Anwar did not disclose the incremental fiscal cost; the government has already incurred about 40 billion ringgit (roughly $9.9 bln) in subsidy spending so far this year. Malaysia must hold a national election by early 2028.