Gaza Ceasefire: Israel and Hamas implemented a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on October 10. The ceasefire agreement does not address outstanding issues that were initially included in US President Donald Trump’s plan for peace in the Gaza Strip, such as Hamas’ disarmament, a full Israeli withdrawal, or Gaza’s future governance. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) withdrew to the eastern half of the Gaza Strip before the ceasefire began.
US Sanctions on Iranian-backed Entities: The United States sanctioned two Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF)-owned commercial entities, three Iraqi bank executives, and three Kataib Hezbollah officials on October 9. Iran has long used partners in Iraq to circumvent US and international sanctions. These US sanctions are part of an effort to isolate Iran from the international financial system and hinder transnational Iranian smuggling efforts.
US Forces in Iraq: The US Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on October 10, which included a bipartisan amendment to repeal two laws authorizing the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq in 1991 and 2002. The House has already passed the NDAA, and now US President Donald Trump must sign the bill before it becomes law.
Iran Update, October 10, 2025 (Institute for the Study of War)
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