Syria's new parliament met for the first time since Bashar al-Assad's ouster, marking a symbolic step in the country's transition.

Trump on Lindsey Graham's death:

This is a big blow to the SAVE America Act.

Israeli fighter jets struck the Al-Sinaa area in western Gaza City.

Trump on Iran:

They agreed to a deal yesterday. Perfect deal for us. No nuclear. They gave up everything.

And then after that, they left the room, and within an hour they launched a drone at a ship.

WATCH: Footage from the moment of the Israeli bombing in Gaza.

Israeli elections will be held on Oct. 27.

Source: i24

After Senator Lindsey Graham's death, Representative Nancy Mace is considering a run for his vacant Senate seat and is starting polling for a possible campaign.

However, she may face opposition from President Trump, with whom she has recently clashed over issues including the Epstein files.

Source: Politico

Trump:

I thought Lindsey was gonna be living forever. I said, 'Lindsey, you're gonna live forever.' And he was gonna have a big victory. He was scheduled to win by a lot. He was scheduled.

Trump on Lindsey Graham:

I wanted to see the war with Ukraine end very quickly. I think he was more into, you know, keeping it going, frankly.

Israel's restrictions on Gaza and the West Bank have allowed Israeli companies to dominate Palestinian markets.

Israeli suppliers are prioritized over aid and local businesses, while Palestinian producers face trade bans and movement restrictions, giving Israeli firms a significant economic advantage.

Source: Al Jazeera

Reports say Iran launched a missile strike on a U.S. Army missile unit in Kuwait.

Several explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, including the island's southern area, according to local reports.

Egyptian President el-Sisi greets Egypt’s national football team following their run to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

The U.S. military carried out multiple strikes on Iranian missile and air defense systems, as well as IRGC fast boats, at several locations around the Strait of Hormuz about an hour ago.

Source: Axios

Kuwait says three northern border posts and an offshore Kuwait Oil Company drilling platform were attacked.

The incidents caused property damage, and one worker was injured in a drone strike.

Trump:

I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Saturday evening at 6 P.M.

GOD BLESS YOU LINDSEY!

Six U.S. soldiers who survived an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait say Army leaders ignored repeated warnings that the base was vulnerable and likely to be targeted.

They accuse senior commanders of pushing troops into an unsafe location without adequate drone defenses, leaving the building instead of helping after the strike, and mishandling medical evacuations afterward.

Six soldiers were killed and more than 30 injured.

An internal investigation reportedly does not assign blame or recommend punishment, leaving many survivors frustrated and worried the same mistakes could happen again.

Source: WaPo

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker:

What we saw in Türkiye and what my tours through Türkiye have shown me is that they are a very capable ally, that they are integrated with the West, that they again want to be a key ally, especially in that region.

They've been very helpful in other conflicts in that region, and I think we should lean into that relationship with Türkiye.