Iran has ordered thousands of tons of ingredients for ballistic missiles from China.

Deliveries from China are expected to begin in the coming months to Iran and its affiliated groups in other regions, such as Yemen's Houthis.

The new contract for ammonium perchlorate could be enough for Iran to produce 800 missiles.

Source: WSJ

Trump expressed confusion and frustration about Musk's attacks. But he held back because he wanted to preserve Musk's support ahead of the midterm elections in 2026.

Source: Reuters

Kremlin on the Trump-Musk clash:

The Kremlin is confident that Trump will sort out this situation himself.

Ukraine's Operation “Spiderweb” is just the beginning—Ukrainian intel is preparing more sophisticated operations.

Source: WaPo, David Ignatius

Russia’s latest strike on Ukraine yesterday: a brutal wave of missiles and drones.

Source: Bojan Pancevski

There are no plans for a call between Trump and Musk.

Source: Reuters

Trump says he is "not particularly" interested in talking to Musk although he says Musk wants to talk to him.

Source: ABC News

Trump told ABC News that Elon Musk is the man "who has lost his mind."

Trump:

Our Country is BOOMING! Companies are pouring into America like never before!

Netanyahu Arms Gaza Gang to Fight Hamas

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel is arming Gaza clans opposed to Hamas, including a faction led by Yasser Abu Shabab in southern Gaza.

Described alternately as a militia and a criminal gang, the group has been accused of looting aid convoys but claims to protect them.

Israel has supplied Kalashnikov rifles, some seized from Hamas, without security cabinet approval.

The move—approved by Netanyahu and carried out by Israeli security agencies—aims to weaken Hamas and protect Israeli troops, but it has raised concerns the group could later turn on Israel.

The Netherlands will hold snap elections on October 29, after Geert Wilders pulled out of the ruling coalition.

JD Vance:

There are many lies the corporate media tells about President Trump. One of the most glaring is that he's impulsive or short-tempered.

Anyone who has seen him operate under pressure knows that's ridiculous.

BIG: Russia's Wagner Group is leaving Mali after 3.5 years.

The group claims its mission is complete.

“Mission accomplished,” they say — time to return home.

Ukraine's SBU considered using sea drones hidden in cargo to strike Russian and allied ships in the North Pacific, but hasn’t launched such attacks yet.

Source: WaPo

President Trump may sell or give away the red Tesla he bought for a White House photo-op promoting Elon Musk.

Source: WSJ

Putin:

In certain segments, Russian UAVs are the most advanced and are being copied by foreigners.

EU Spokesperson Paula Pinho on Elon Musk:

He's very welcome in Europe.