現貨白銀盤初下跌1.00%，現報65.65美元/盎司。

Israel’s Hebrew-language television reported on Aug. 31 that Mossad drew up a secret plan called Puss in Boots aimed at undermining the Iranian regime by backing Kurdish insurgents, opening infiltration routes into Iran and fomenting domestic protests. The plan, prepared after a 12-day war in mid‑last year, was ultimately halted following opposition from the U.S. government; parts had been disclosed earlier by the New York Times.

Kyiv has asked the EU to accelerate disbursement of some loans originally scheduled for 2027 to cover a budget shortfall. Ukraine's defense minister said war plans need to be clarified and communicated down the command chain. Kyiv has tested four systems that could be used to intercept jet-powered drones.