European leaders fear Putin is preparing to intensify the war in Ukraine and expand hybrid attacks against NATO allies.

Western intelligence officials say Russia is making administrative preparations for a possible “stealth mobilisation” after elections, though they doubt a full public mobilisation of 300,000 troops is likely.

Officials say Moscow is increasing recruitment efforts, including targeting people with legal or financial problems, while European leaders warn Russia’s hybrid operations against Europe are escalating.

Source: The Telegraph

Secretary Hegseth is doing PT again.

CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper:

We are forming a new coalition attack drone unit.

Trump has privately acknowledged that his decisions, including the war with Iran, may have contributed to the Republican Party’s difficult position ahead of the midterm elections, according to people familiar with his discussions.

Advisers have become “increasingly blunt” with Trump about poor polling and the party’s political challenges.

One person said: “He definitely feels like some of his decisions have led to the dynamics where he’s unpopular and things aren’t looking great for the midterms.”

Trump has previously dismissed negative polls as fake, but advisers say he is now paying closer attention to data showing weak support for him and Republicans.

Trump has responded by increasing his focus on the midterms, approving around $140 million in spending from allied super PACs and pledging to campaign in competitive races.

He has told advisers he wants to “fight like hell until Election Day.”

Source: WaPo

CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper:

Over one billion barrels of crude have been shipped from Gulf partners through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has exported zero barrels, thanks to our ironclad blockade.

The Iran war is driving fuel prices higher worldwide, causing protests and economic pressure in countries far from the conflict.

Import-dependent nations such as Pakistan, Myanmar and Kenya have been hit especially hard, while the U.S. is also facing higher gasoline prices due to global oil markets.

Governments are responding with fuel subsidies, price caps and tax cuts, but the IMF has warned that prolonged support measures could strain public finances.

Source: Axios

NATO Military Chief Giuseppe Cavo Dragone:

For hybrid activities, there is not an automatic Article 5 request because, I mean, they usually stay under the threshold.

I mean, a direct attack is not on the agenda. But a direct attack is an Article 5 request immediately, basically.

NATO Military Chief Giuseppe Cavo Dragone:

We have 4,000 pages of plans for the eastern flank, and this goes from the minimal crisis or interference on our soil with Article 5 and on and on.

The alliance is ready. The structure is ready. The soldiers, the system, the weapons are ready.

In case of an attack, I can tell you that today they have much more to lose than to gain, that’s for sure, and that’s deterrence.

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Rania Khalek | Journalist & Video Host | BreakThrough News:
 

The US has run up against the limits of its own power in Iran war, incapable of achieving its objectives.
 
Trump's short attention span & temper tantrums mean escalation follows every setback.
 
Every Israeli objective aligns 100% with US policy - Israel is the attack dog, first and foremost.

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Rania Khalek | Journalist & Video Host | BreakThrough News:
 

The Trump administration in the US is divided into factions on the issue of the war in Iran.
 
The Rubio-led neocon faction wants to prolong the war in Iran - 100% tied to the Israeli endgame.
 
The Vance faction is willing to give up on regime change, compromise on enrichment & turn to bigger adversaries like China.

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Rania Khalek | Journalist & Video Host | BreakThrough News:
 

Arab Gulf states have learned that hosting a US base doesn't buy protection. It invites destruction.
 
US partners worldwide are watching America use its Gulf allies as cannon fodder & that America isn't reliable at all.
 
Russia & China are watching. Every wasted interceptor is potentially one less against them. The war is a gift to US adversaries.

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CNN said its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds.

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) arrived in Guam on Sept. 19 for a logistics stop after 302 days of deployment.

Lincoln is expected to return to the U.S. West Coast in early October, while some of its escorts remain deployed in the Arabian Sea.

Hegseth:

In order to win, we need lethal leaders who know how to win.

Hegseth:

If you challenge the U.S. Armed Forces, defeat will be your end.

Under Trump, the world has learned that we only fight to win.

Hegseth:

No more trannies, just training.

Politico says it was denied White House access following Trump’s ban on the outlet, CNN and MS NOW.

Q: At what point does Congress step in and address the Iran war?

Speaker Mike Johnson: The administration doesn't consider this an ongoing war. It's not.

They're trying to resolve an operation — Operation Epic Fury, which was an epic success.

I don't think we need liberal Marxist Democrats in Congress trying to tell the commander in chief what to do with the military right now.

Trump is searching for a new name for artificial intelligence.

BREAKING: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said U.S. and Israeli actions could push Iran to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Rezaei said Iran has not yet decided to leave the treaty, adding that the decision would depend on Washington’s future actions.

He said Iran remains committed to the late Supreme Leader’s religious ruling against nuclear weapons and has not changed its nuclear doctrine, but “we do not know what will happen in the future.”

Source: Al Jazeera