伊朗議員桑加爾：伊朗對霍爾木茲海峽的掌控權毋庸置疑。

US intelligence assesses Iranian plots against Americans are in a late stage and that threats to US personnel in the Middle East and several other countries are at their highest level since the war began in February. The US has warned State Department employees to increase vigilance and begun trimming staff at some embassies and consulates; an intelligence memo flagging risks to diplomatic personnel was sent to Secretary of State Rubio and confirmed by the administration. Analysts reviewing recent threat reports say some intelligence indicates Iran may have deployed operatives in the US and identified potential targets in Europe, though officials caution Iran’s ability to strike in the US and overseas appears limited and its intent exceeds capability.

CFTC: For the week to Oct. 20, speculative net short positions in CME S&P 500 futures fell by 42,221 contracts to 348,674 contracts.