Reports emerged of a significant Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah's communication systems in Lebanon, resulting in numerous casualties. Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, addressed the incident, acknowledging the severe blow to the organization and describing it as an "unprecedented military and security strike." The Israeli Defense Minister stated that attacks would continue, with Hezbollah facing higher costs. In response, Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on Israeli settlements. Meanwhile, the FBI reported that Iranian hackers attempted to influence the U.S. election by sending stolen information from Trump's campaign to Biden's team. Domestically, Iran hosted the 38th International Islamic Unity Conference, with President Raisi emphasizing Muslim unity against external threats.