Iran stated that four oil tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for missile attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the United States is reportedly weighing new military actions against Iran after the midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal cited anonymous U.S. officials saying that Admiral Cooper had briefed President Donald Trump on military options against Iran. Although Vice President Vance is seeking to restart negotiations with Iran, President Donald Trump denied that he had instructed the negotiations, stating that Iran needed help and that if Vance wanted to talk, "that's fine."