⚡️🇮🇱 — Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

patterns. But two, and this is my argument with them, it's about the how. I'm telling you, I want an arms race in Israel that's even bigger than what they want? I am sure we must be much stronger than what they want, for example, more submarines. Is that something you support? Submarines, I'm not... not submarines. I don't want to go into details, but for example, in munitions, both offensive and defensive.

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⚡️🇮🇱 — Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

and brought economic models so that we can now contract with the industries 20 years ahead with other, private financing. It's a win for the economy, a win for savers in Israel, a win for security, and a win for our diplomatic standing. Because if we turn into sophisticated arms empire and sell to the whole world, the world will need us. Look, Moran, in international relations there are no sentiments, there are only interests. And the State of Israel must be an asset to the world in order to maintain its status. And this "asset-value" consists of two things. It is in our technological leadership, in AI, in quantum, being the best.

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⚡️🇮🇱 — Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

leadership, in AI, in quantum, being the best, and we have created huge, multi-billion-dollar programs for this. Of course, the market comes first; I take my hat off to the people building Israeli high-tech, amazing people, and we as a government try to help and support. And the second thing is our defense industries, and I want the entire Middle East, and even more so countries in Europe, to be dependent on us and our defense procurement. And that is why I want to do much more than what the army wants.

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⚡️🇮🇱 — PM Benjamin Netanyahu held a security briefing with opposition leader Yair Lapid, attended by the military secretary and intelligence officer of the Prime Minister’s Military Secretariat, the PM’s Office said. The intelligence briefing detailed warnings of possible attacks on the various fronts ahead of the elections.

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⚡️🇮🇱🇸🇦🇦🇪 — Saudi Arabia denied reports that a Saudi representative attended an expanded meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi over the weekend. — Arab News

➡️ The report was also denied by Jordan, which the outlet said was represented at the meeting alongside Morocco and other unspecified countries. Netanyahu met Sheikh Mohamed in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, with the UAE’s official news agency reporting discussions on bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, while three senior Israeli officials told Reuters that the meeting lasted six hours and focused on Iran.

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⚡️🇬🇧 — The suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford was reportedly disrupted after one of the five suspects called 999, prompting police to reach the scene quickly. A farmer who had reported seeing around 10 masked figures had instead seen the responding police. The reason for the suspect’s call remains under investigation, and it is unclear whether he was attempting to withdraw from the alleged plot or whether the call formed part of it. — Daily Mail

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⚡️🇺🇸🇶🇦🇮🇷 — Qatari-led efforts to broker a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran have stalled with no significant progress due to mutual inflexibility, according to three sources familiar with the talks. Mediators report growing frustration, warning that the impasse reinforces the assessment that renewed military conflict is increasingly likely. — Axios

➡️ In New York, Qatari mediator Ali al-Thawadi discussed a two-page compromise proposal with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi to balance Iran’s demand for lifting the U.S. naval blockade against U.S. nuclear concessions. Regional mediators—including Pakistan and Egypt—urged Tehran to concede, but sources state Iran will only consider concessions after a U.S. return to the June MoU.

➡️ In Washington, al-Thawadi met with Trump envoy Jared Kushner and U.S. officials, with VP Vance partially attending. A source reported no significant movement, stating:

«It is stuck. The Iranians are asking for things the U.S. can't accept and the U.S. thinks it is winning so there is no need for compromise.»

Concurrently, U.S. officials assess that President Trump could order a return to major combat operations following the midterm elections.

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⚡️🇺🇸🇮🇱 — Nearly all Democratic senators backed legislation that would have required the Trump administration to submit a human rights report on Israeli actions in the West Bank, including an examination of the deaths of Palestinian-American civilians; the measure was blocked by a 51–47 vote, with Sen. John Fetterman the only Democrat voting against it. — Ynet

➡️ The outlet reported that the vote reflects growing support within the Democratic Party for punitive measures against Israel, alongside new legislation by senior Democrats seeking to impose sanctions over settlement construction. Its sponsor, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, said: «It is our responsibility to ensure that recipients of U.S. taxpayer funds act in accordance with our laws and values.»

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⚡️🇺🇸 — The Pentagon announced Tuesday that Boeing has been selected over Northrop Grumman for a $20B contract to develop test aircraft for the US Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter under the F/A-XX program. The long-term lifecycle value could reach hundreds of billions as production scales and potential international orders materialize. The decision grants Boeing consecutive sixth-generation fighter contracts following its March 2025 selection for the Air Force’s F-47, resolving months of delays over a program central to US strategy for countering China in the Pacific.

Boeing’s legacy with carrier-based platforms (F/A-18E/F Super Hornet) offset internal concerns regarding its simultaneous engineering and supply-chain capacity for two concurrent sixth-generation programs. — Reuters

➡️ The F/A-XX will anchor the Navy’s Next Generation Air Dominance family of systems. Despite previous procurement friction and proposed three-year delays over defense-industrial capacity, Congress secured funding with $750M via the 2025 spending law and an additional $1.4B in fiscal 2026. Lockheed Martin was eliminated from the competition in March 2025 for failing to meet required design criteria, leaving Boeing and Northrop Grumman as the final contenders. First production aircraft are expected in the 2030s.

➡️ The F/A-XX platform is designed to replace the F/A-18E/F fleet (expected to remain operational into the 2040s), delivering advanced stealth, extended range/endurance, and integration with uncrewed combat aircraft and carrier air-defense networks. Concurrently, the Navy maintains plans to procure over 270 F-35C fighters. The Pentagon’s acceleration responds directly to Beijing's rapid fielding of advanced combat aircraft—including self-described sixth-generation designs—increasing pressure on the US Navy to prevent a modern carrier-fighter capability gap in the 2030s and beyond.

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⚡️🇺🇸🇮🇶🇮🇷 — The United States is preparing to end its formal military operations in Iraq while retaining intelligence and surveillance capabilities that could be used inside the country, according to a Pentagon official cited by The Wall Street Journal.

➡️ Several US Marines will remain to protect diplomatic missions, while a Patriot air-defense battery deployed near Erbil is being withdrawn; remaining air-defense systems in Iraq will focus on protecting US diplomatic facilities.

Washington has also stressed to Baghdad the importance of preventing attacks by Iran-backed militias, according to US officials.

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⚡️🇨🇳🇪🇺 — China’s Commerce Ministry warned of a «resolute response» to protect Chinese industries if the European Union proceeds with restrictions on Chinese companies or products, following a reported joint document by some EU member states calling for an instrument to address unfair trade and enable stronger measures against China.

Beijing described the proposed mechanism as a «typical protectionist and unilateralist measure» that would disrupt China-EU trade stability, warning that increased pressure alongside consultations would «seriously undermine mutual trust» and interfere with the broader consultation process. — Reuters, citing Global Times

➡️ China could respond with a «strong policy toolbox» including anti-discrimination probes, security investigations into industrial and supply chains, and scrutiny of the impact of foreign subsidies, the Global Times reported, citing an unnamed Chinese observer. The paper linked the warning to Rhodium Group senior adviser Noah Barkin, who said Germany and France were finalising a joint paper to urge the European Commission to fast-track an instrument modeled on the US Section 301 provision on unfair trade practices to deter China in the EU market.

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⚡️🇰🇵🇰🇷 — North Korea rejected South Korea’s assessment that a North Korean landmine was «highly likely» to have caused the September 21 DMZ blast that injured three South Korean soldiers, accusing Seoul of fabricating findings and warning that any fire directed at its troops will trigger an «immediate and merciless retaliate attack». Kim Yo-jong stated that North Korean forces have spent two years constructing southern border barriers as a «thorough exercise of sovereignty unrelated with any military purposes», stressing that its soldiers «have never crossed the border».

She accused the South Korean military of threatening troops with warning broadcasts and gunfire, warning that continued «malicious accusation and provocation» could trigger «a situation that has not yet been experienced». — Yonhap, citing KCNA

➡️ South Korean military and UN Command investigators believe at least four North Korean mines were placed at the site, with a joint inspection identifying an unexploded landmine nearby. Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul informed lawmakers that the newly recovered mine was deliberately planted rather than stray, linking it directly to Pyongyang’s border-fortification efforts. Kang stated mines appear to have been deployed at «several locations» south of the Military Demarcation Line in clear violation of the Armistice Agreement, confirming Seoul will deploy «corresponding measures» in stages.

The JCS and UN Command are expected to issue final analytical findings upon further technical verification.

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⚡️🇺🇦🇷🇺 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:

Since last night, emergency services and repair crews have been working to address the aftermath of the Russian strike. It was a difficult attack – nearly 190 attack drones, as well as ballistic missiles. And the main target was energy infrastructure in the capital and the Kyiv region. Residential buildings were also damaged. Work is ongoing to restore electricity and water supplies everywhere they are currently unavailable. In the morning, a drone struck a grocery supermarket in Ivankovychi. First responders are extinguishing the fire. Kyiv is also under drone attack. A warehouse building was hit, and one person was killed. There were strikes on critical infrastructure in the Zhytomyr, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, and Rivne regions. There was also damage in the Odesa, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Cherkasy regions. As of now, fourteen people have been injured across the country as a result of all these strikes. Tragically, five people have been killed, including a child. My condolences to their families and loved ones.

Our defenders managed to shoot down some of the ballistic missiles. But unfortunately, there were also hits. In recent days, there have been new air defense support packages – I thank our partners for the missiles, and everyone who honors our agreements and strengthens the protection of our skies. This is exactly how we must continue to work. Every interceptor missile truly saves lives. And the closer we get to winter, the more of this protection we need. We must do everything to ensure that Russia’s bet on ballistic missile and drone terror does not pay off. Thank you to everyone who stands with Ukraine.

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⚡️🇺🇦🇷🇺 — General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine:

On 28th September and during the night of 29th September 2026, units of the Defence Forces of Ukraine struck a number of important military targets of the russian occupiers.

In Manhush, Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces hit a 39N6 Kasta radar station.

In Kyrnosove and Novoaidar, Luhansk region, enemy UAV command posts were hit.

In addition, ammunition depots of russian units were hit in Druzhnie, Luhansk region; Novoiehorivka, Kharkiv region; and Kachkarske, Donetsk region.

A materiel depot of the enemy was also hit in Komysh-Zoria, Zaporizhzhia region.

Operations against key military targets of the russian occupiers are ongoing.

To be continued! 💥
Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦

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⚡️🇵🇱🇷🇺🇺🇦 — Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces:

The operations of the Polish Armed Forces related to ensuring the security of Polish airspace during the Russian Federation's strikes using air assault means on targets in Ukraine have ended.

Military aviation operations in Polish airspace have been terminated, and ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have returned to standard operational activities.

We would like to inform you that no violation of the airspace of the Republic of Poland was observed.

WojskoPolskie constantly monitors the situation in the territory of Ukraine and remains in constant readiness to ensure the security of Polish airspace.

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⚡️🇮🇷🇺🇸 — IRGC Quds Force Deputy Coordinator Gen. Masjadi responded to Trump's claims about the Strait of Hormuz, saying it is "clear to everyone that Trump is a liar," and accusing the U.S. of fabricating rumors to escape a quagmire of its own making.

Key points from his remarks at the 45th Quran competition:

The Quds Force's mission is resistance, covering support, management, organization, operations, intelligence, training, and structure for resistance movements across the region.

He said the resistance has become a "global power factor" under the tenures of Qassem Soleimani and Gen. Qaani, sharing common goals: fighting the U.S. and Israel, mutual cooperation in Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, and Gaza, and standing with Iran against threats.

He claimed the U.S. fought Yemen directly for 41 days attempting to eliminate Ansarallah, but failed and was forced to withdraw without achieving its goal.

He said the killing of Hezbollah commanders has not weakened the group, asserting it is now "stronger, more organized, better equipped, and more motivated than ever."

He concluded that the resistance movement cannot be eliminated unless the Islamic Republic of Iran itself is eliminated.

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⚡️🇺🇸🇮🇶 — U.S. Central Command says it completed the orderly departure of forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base on Sept. 30, marking the end of the Operation Inherent Resolve mission in Iraq.

The move is part of a planned transition to a U.S.-Iraq bilateral defense relationship. CJTF-OIR remains operational and is now headquartered in Jordan, continuing the counter-ISIS mission in Syria alongside coalition partners and the Syrian government.

Erbil Air Base served as the main operational hub for CJTF-OIR, hosting most of the 1,500 American and coalition personnel supporting counter-ISIS operations. American and coalition forces began departing federal Iraq last October.

CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper praised the service members, diplomats, and civilians involved, saying ISIS no longer poses a systemic threat to Iraq's national security and that Iraqi forces now have the capacity and operational independence to manage threats unilaterally. He added that U.S. and coalition forces across the region remain ready to respond to any ISIS threats.

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⚡️🇱🇧🇱🇧🇸🇾 — Hezbollah's Media Relations has denied any connection to a cell that Syria's Interior Ministry said was apprehended in the Yarmouk Basin area of Daraa.

The group said it has no presence on Syrian territory and is not involved in any security or military activity there. It reaffirmed its commitment to Syria's security, stability, and the safety of its people.

Hezbollah called on Syrian authorities to be alert to attempts aimed at implicating it in order to stir tensions between Lebanon and Syria, urging an investigation into the background of the allegations and the parties behind them. It pointed to Israel as the beneficiary of escalating tensions between the two countries, citing its intensified attacks on Syria and Lebanon and efforts to destabilize the region.

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🚨🇮🇷 — UKMTO has received a time-late report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz.

➡️ A verified source has reported that a crude oil tanker has been struck on the port side by an unknown projectile.

➡️ Authorities are investigating.
Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.

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