US Secretary of State Rubio said bomber redeployment is not uncommon.

China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) said the domestically built AG600 'Kunlong' large amphibious aircraft completed its 2026 Jiagedaqi garrison mission on Sept. 30. The aircraft conducted 35 patrol sorties in the Daxing'anling forest region, logged 100 flight hours and dropped about 390 tonnes of water.

On Oct. 5 local time UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said an oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was hailed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and told to turn back or face attack. The incident occurred about 11 nautical miles north of Al Seeb, Oman, in the Sea of Oman. The vessel’s master confirmed the ship turned back as instructed. Authorities are investigating. UKMTO urged vessels to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.