The costs of the war in Iran, Trump's UN speech, and the blackout in Cuba | Live updates

The Pentagon reported to Congress on expenditures of over $45 billion in the confrontation with Iran. US President Trump is preparing for a UN speech on the campaigns in Iran and Gaza, and addressed the investigation into his son. Iran threatened to block oil exports in the Gulf, and Cuba experienced a nationwide collapse of the power grid.

The Pentagon reported to Congress that the cost of the American confrontation with Iran reached $45.1 billion, according to sources cited by CNN. The expenses included $43.6 billion through the beginning of the month and an additional $1.5 billion for fuel, excluding base repairs or indirect costs. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is preparing for his speech at the UN General Assembly next week, where he will present his administration's handling of the confrontations in Iran and Gaza, according to US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz. Trump addressed the congressional investigation into the financing of his son's wedding by Russian oligarch Omar Kremlev, and stated that his son plans to return the funds. Iran threatened to block oil exports from all countries in the region if its own exports are harmed, and a senior Revolutionary Guard official warned that the Strait of Hormuz is under full surveillance. Cuba experienced a complete power outage and nationwide collapse of the power grid; the US Embassy in Havana warned of disruptions to cellular reception and the internet.