Germany is considering joining the U.K.-Italy-Japan GCAP fighter program, and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will hold talks with Italy and Japan within two weeks. Tokyo is wary of delays to its 2035 target.

Erdoğan and Lee Jae-myung signed four MOUs in Seoul, led by financing support for Korean bids on Türkiye’s new nuclear plants. They also pledged joint defense production, third-market exports and a critical minerals channel.

Argentina’s president closed a Buenos Aires speech by vowing not to “rest for a single second” in defending Western “civilizational heritage.” He was accepting an award from a pro-Israel group.

South Korea plans a centralized cybersecurity authority as growing cyber threats and suspected North Korean hacking activities raise national security concerns.

An Australian defense report urges stronger forward military capabilities and closer regional cooperation to counter China's expanding military power.

Japan is considering up to $508 billion in defense spending over five years, focusing on advanced missiles, drones and military capabilities amid regional tensions.

China says its naval and air forces conducted combat readiness patrols near Scarborough Shoal amid ongoing maritime tensions with the Philippines.

Belarus says the U.S. Commerce Department licensed Boeing to supply Belavia with parts and software. Washington and Boeing have not confirmed it, EU sanctions on the airline remain, and Minsk says banking issues are unresolved.

Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator said Tehran gave Washington a “firm and rational response” and warned of “a new battlefield” if the US errs again. He gave no details.

Trump says the U.S. could hit Iran’s Pickaxe site “in one hour” after limited U.S. strikes on Qeshm Island, which officials call defensive. Axios says his advisers are split on a deal, renewed strikes or economic pressure.

North Korea said claims it was behind the $6.3 billion Binance heist are “nothing more than absurd fabrication,” KCNA said. The FBI blamed its TraderTraitor group on Oct. 31.

NBC’s Garrett Haake says Trump answered “No” when asked about striking Iran again after the midterms. Earlier Monday, Trump told Axios the U.S. will “do something,” though “there is no rush.” Qatari mediators head to Tehran.

Musk has given $474 million and Trump’s MAGA Inc. reported $300.5 million in disbursements. That is about $775 million, not the $643 million circulating online.

Trump said Iran asked the US to stop killing its leaders and that the US will, on the eve of the midterms. He also said the US won the war. Tehran has not responded publicly.

Qatari mediators are traveling to Tehran late Monday to meet Araghchi on a version of the draft US-Iran deal, Reuters reported, citing an official. The trip has no official confirmation yet.

Brent fell nearly 8% to about $104.46 and WTI about 7.4% to $96.39 as hopes grew for a US-Iran deal. Iran’s president said talks are possible, and Trump is giving diplomacy more time.

President Donald Trump told Israel’s Channel 12 that U.S. pressure is paralyzing Iran’s economy and talks are progressing, but he is unsure who is making decisions in Tehran. Channel 12 says his advisers are split over a deal, war or waiting.

The Wall Street Journal reports Gulf states expect heavy US strikes on Iran, possibly this week, and Iranian attacks on their infrastructure. Trump has not decided, and diplomacy is stalled.

Netanyahu says he wants a broad government with any party that “does not support terrorism.” In the same post, he rejects one that relies on Ra’am and the Joint List.