⚡️🇺🇸🇮🇶🇮🇷 — 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US Marines will remain to protect diplomatic missions, while a Patriot air-defense battery deployed near Erbil is being withdrawn; remaining air-defense systems in Iraq will focus on protecting US diplomatic facilities.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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⚡️🇮🇱🇦🇪🇸🇦 — Footage of the injured pilot.

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⚡️🇷🇺 — Russian President Vladimir Putin:

their dream in battle. In the most difficult frontline conditions, millions of people took part in referendums. I would like to emphasize that we made our legal choice in strict accordance with international law.

He was extremely clear and precise about reuniting with Russia, with his people. And today we are fighting together, and also together we are rebuilding and reviving Donbass and Novorossiya. The entire country is involved in the.

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⚡️🇷🇺 — Russian President Vladimir Putin:

Russia, like some, let's not point fingers, cannot run around the world humiliatingly begging for handouts with an outstretched hand.

Firstly, because, as I already said, it is humiliating. Secondly, no one will give it to us, we know this very well. And thirdly, and this is the most important thing, we don't need this.

The Russian financial system and economy feel confident.

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⚡️🇮🇱🇦🇪🇸🇦 — The FlyDubai aircraft remains grounded at a Saudi Arabian airport with a damaged tail section, following the emergency landing. Saudi authorities are investigating the Omani co-pilot, with growing suspicion of a nationalist motive, though certainty has not yet been established. Investigators are examining whether the co-pilot utilized dual citizenship to board the flight to Israel, while Israeli sources state he has been employed by the airline for less than a year. Concurrently, a FlyDubai relief flight tasked with rescuing the passengers has landed in Saudi Arabia; however, Riyadh currently does not approve an Israeli-led rescue operation. — N12

➡️ The incident has triggered frantic consultations in Israel and a sharp confrontation between the Head of the Shin Bet and the Minister of Transportation regarding the continuation of UAE-Israel routes. The Minister of Transportation has demanded an immediate halt to FlyDubai flights to Israel. While canceling flights by the Emirati airline constitutes an aviation action, it carries dramatic geopolitical implications, and it remains uncertain whether creating a crisis with the UAE serves the strategic interests of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Meanwhile, the UAE has yet to release an official statement regarding the emergency landing, amid circulating contradictory versions and morning speculations, with UAE authorities likely awaiting the completion of preliminary field investigations before commenting.

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⚡️🇷🇺 — Russian President Vladimir Putin:

significance for the country. I would like to reiterate that both the high turnout and the results of the campaign once again confirmed the strength of our multi-party political system. Unity of the people in the face of historical challenges.

People, people voted for their country, for Russia, and showed their determination to fight for their homeland and for our future. This is precisely the.

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⚡️🇮🇷 — The open-market exchange rate of the US dollar in Tehran surged to 253,000 toman within 24 hours, marking an unmonitored devaluation spike. The Central Bank of Iran has issued no official explanation or stabilization strategy. Concurrently, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented on the rial three times over the past three days, explicitly projecting a target exchange rate of 300,000 toman per dollar under ongoing US economic measures. In a parallel market track, the CBI has been raising the official daily exchange rate by approximately 1,500 toman. Central bank officials claim the incremental adjustment accelerates export revenue repatriation and capital supply.

CBI leadership has not disclosed the execution timeline or the specific exchange-rate threshold required to activate its broader economic stabilization framework. — Farsna

➡️ In a direct municipal counter-measure to the macroeconomic shock, the Tehran Municipality announced the formal launch of the "Zero Inflation" price-stabilization initiative. The municipal spokesperson confirmed the first phase takes effect on September 29, freezing the prices of 12 essential consumer commodities for a fixed duration of six months across all municipal distribution centers.

The price-stabilized basket comprises rice, oil, frozen meat, soy, dates, sugar, pasta, red beans, pinto beans, split peas, chickpeas, and lentils, with subsequent phases expanding coverage to poultry, tomato paste, and cheese.

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