🌆 COMBATE Evening Roundup | October 10, 2026

• Trump and Putin strike Russian diesel deal — After a phone call, Trump said Russia will ship over 300,000 tons of diesel to US and world markets immediately, 500,000 tons in November and some 4.8 million tons overall; the Treasury issued an instant sanctions waiver. Zelensky called it "investing in war."

• IRGC sets LPG carrier ablaze in Hormuz — The IRGC Navy said it struck the giant NV Sunshine for using an "illegal" route south of the strait; UKMTO logged another ship hit by a projectile off the UAE. The IRGC warned enforcement won't stay limited to Hormuz; CENTCOM claimed 133 vessels diverted.

• Pentagon lobbies Trump for strikes 80 km inside Iran — With Washington focused on blockading Iran's ships and ports, commanders press for deep strikes; a source vowed Iran would deploy "the latest and most unexpected" weapons if attacked again. Trump insisted the war will end "very soon."

• Ex-IDF deputy chief: killing Khamenei was a mistake — Yair Golan said the assassination removed seasoned leadership and empowered more radical elements. Parliament speaker Qalibaf answered Rubio's Athens speech: those chasing Alexander's legacy will share Valerian's fate and "kneel."

• Turkey rules out offensive war on Yemen from Saudi soil — Ankara will reinforce Saudi defenses but rejected strikes; Pakistan approved rapid deployment in principle. Ansar Allah aired footage it says proves it still holds Bab al-Mandeb after Yemeni forces destroyed 22 armored vehicles repelling a push from Lahij.

• US sanctions ICC to "paralyze" it — Rubio announced a transaction ban just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize went to ex-ICC judge Navi Pillay; eight US allies, the EU and the UN condemned the sanctions.

• Montenegro expels Rybar team to Serbia — Zvinchuk and four colleagues, declared national-security threats, were deported and flew out; Peskov warned travel to Europe is now "dangerous" for Russians.

• Russia hits military cargo ship bound for Odessa — The vessel was struck at sea, the Defense Ministry said; Russia claims 7,389 drones downed and 10,135 Ukrainian troops lost this week. Zelensky, feuding with Klitschko over blackouts, begged Washington for air-defense help that costs it "nothing."

• France told to ready for "major clash" with Russia — Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin said Russia's intentions are "absolutely clear"; the Netherlands labeled Russia an "enemy" and the EU gave Moldova €317 million in defense aid.

• Jaish al-Zulm claims Zahedan bombing — The armed group said it killed the social-affairs deputy of Sistan-Baluchestan's police command in a roadside blast; blasts were also heard in Erbil and Riyadh.

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