Clash Report

Hegseth on munitions:

Why would I answer a question about whether we do or do not have certain types of munitions? I would tell you we have 110%, or I'd tell you we have 1%—I would never answer that question. The American press is foolish to want to press an American War Department about where we may or may not be on classified, exquisite systems.

The Moldovan Ministry of Defense said five drones violated the country’s airspace overnight, with another found on the ground, following a Russian attack on Ukraine. They stressed the need to strengthen Moldova’s airspace and national security.

Hegseth on Iran: The only choice Iran has is to come to the table and actually talk about their nuclear program.

Hegseth on Iran:

Iran knows we control the Strait of Hormuz and that oil is flowing through. They made a big bet on controlling it and they can’t.

Ceuta residents protested against migrants returning to the Spanish enclave.

Hundreds gathered at Trampolín beach to destroy makeshift migrant shelters, prompting police to intervene and fire warning shots into the air.

CIA Director Flew to Moscow to Warn Russia Not to Attack NATO John Ratcliffe’s rare trip to Moscow followed recent U.S. intelligence assessments that Vladimir Putin could seek to test NATO with a limited attack on an allied country in the coming years. READ MORE

Zelensky to Netanyahu:

Our countries share deep bonds – between our people in the first place, but also in the economy, culture, and other areas. It is therefore good to hear of Israel’s desire to strengthen these existing ties. We count on working fruitfully together to bring about more security.

Sen. Ted Cruz shared a Dolly Parton tribute on X, but the original poster changed their name after he reposted it, creating an awkward moment. Cruz later deleted the tribute.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Defending Iran does not mean enmity with neighboring nations and Muslim nations. No Islamic land should become a platform for aggression against another Islamic land.

The U.S. Education Department deleted a video that unintentionally appeared to compare Trump to Hitler. Officials said a staffer used a trending Darkest Hour clip without understanding its historical context.

A tanker caught fire overnight after being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO said.

A 19-year-old Navy sailor who jumped from the USS Abraham Lincoln in an apparent suicide attempt is now facing disciplinary charges for malingering and unauthorized absence, potentially costing him half his pay.

His wife says he repeatedly sought mental-health help and paternity leave before the incident. Source: MS NOW

Russia launched a combined attack of drones and ballistic missiles across Ukraine, hitting critical infrastructure and residential areas.

A fire broke out at a Rozetka logistics depot in Boryspil, while strikes killed or injured civilians and damaged buildings in several regions.

Flash floods along the Nepal–China border have killed at least 165 people and left nearly 900 missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists.

The Trump administration is moving to revive prize courts, a largely dormant wartime legal system, to speed up the seizure and sale of Iranian-linked oil tankers and cargo.

The DOJ is considering using a federal court in Houston, allowing the U.S. to transfer seized assets to the Treasury with fewer third-party claims and delays than under normal civil forfeiture. The move could face major legal challenges over international law and whether the U.S. has the legal authority to conduct wartime captures. Source: Bloomberg

Trump releases a TikTok video in which he personally renames Lake Ontario “Lake America.”

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa made a Visa card payment at a Damascus restaurant, marking a symbolic step in Syria’s return to the global financial system after years of sanctions.

BIG: CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a surprise visit to Moscow this week to warn Russia not to attack NATO countries.

The visit followed new U.S. intelligence assessments suggesting Putin could try to test NATO’s resolve with a limited attack on an allied country in the coming years. U.S. officials are concerned about scenarios ranging from a cyberattack to a small-scale ground incursion, most likely involving a Baltic state. They also worry that depleted Western weapons stockpiles—after years of support for Ukraine and recent fighting involving Iran—could influence Moscow’s calculations. Source: WSJ

Germany is considering helping fund and protect Britain’s Trident nuclear deterrent as Europe looks to reduce its dependence on the U.S.

Berlin is exploring deeper nuclear cooperation with Britain and France rather than developing its own weapons. Options could include funding future UK nuclear capabilities, supporting submarine programmes, or deploying German Patriot systems to protect Faslane. Source: The Telegraph

U.S. intelligence says the explosive drone found at Leipzig airport on Aug. 4, 2026, had features typical of devices used by Russia’s GRU military intelligence.

Officials suspect it was part of a Russian sabotage effort aimed at disrupting weapons shipments to Ukraine, though Moscow denies involvement and Germany has not yet publicly assigned blame. Source: ABC News