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The US Wants an international security force made up entirely of Arab and Muslim nations with no Western boots on the ground. Plus, the body count from this week's massive anti drug raid in Rio keeps climbing. At least 119 people are dead. And now the government is facing accusations of executions and brutality. And in today's Back of the Brief, an update on the ongoing government shutdown. Have you heard about this? Programs like SNAP are just days away from running out of funding, leaving millions of Americans in the lurch. But don't worry, at least the politicians on Capitol Hill are still getting paid. It's your textbook example of money for nothing. But first, today's PDB Spotlight. Months after the 12 day war between Iran and Israel left much of Tehran's military infrastructure in ruins, Western intelligence agencies are warning that the Islamic Republic is quietly rebuilding its arsenal. And it's getting help from China. According to a new CNN report, Iran has resumed work on its ballistic missile program despite the reimposition of UN sanctions last month that ban arms transfers and missile development. Intelligence sources say the activity isn't just minor tinkering. It's a full scale effort to restore Iran's long range strike capability. With Chinese companies playing a key role in supplying the materials. At the center of this effort is something called sodium perchlorate. That's a chemical used to produce solid fuel propellants for ballistic missiles. Now, ship tracking data shows that since late September, at least 10 shipments of sodium percolate and about 2,000 tons in total have made their way from Chinese ports to Bandar Abbas. That's Iran's main naval hub on the Persian Gulf. Analysts say that's enough material to power hundreds of medium range missiles. For context, solid fuel missiles are faster to launch and easier to hide than liquid fuel ones, making them, well, more dangerous from a military standpoint. And unlike uranium or centrifuges, sodium perchlorate isn't technically a banned substance. It's considered a dual use chemical, meaning it has some legitimate industrial applications. That ambiguity gives Beijing some political cover to say that it's not violating sanctions, even though the quantities and destinations are of course, raising eyebrows across Western capitals. U.S. and European intelligence officials told CNN that these shipments began almost immediately after sanctions snapped back into place last month. That timing, they say, shows both Tehran's defiance and Beijing's willingness to look the other way if if not actively assist. The two countries already have extensive energy and trade ties, and Chinese firms have helped Iran skirt restrictions for years. What's new, according to Western analysts, is the scale and coordination of the recent transfers. And while Iran rebuilt its missile capabilities, there's also evidence it is reinforcing another pillar of its military base, and that would be its nuclear infrastructure. Satellite imagery reviewed by Newsweek and analyzed by the center for Strategic and International Studies shows renewed construction etceter several Iranian nuclear sites, including a vast underground complex known as Pickaxe Mountain near the city of Natanz. The imagery reveals new tunneling, road construction and the expansion of protective structures. Signs experts say that Iran is hardening its most sensitive facilities against future airstrikes. Now to be clear, there's no indication that Iran has restarted weapons grade uranium enrichment. But analysts say the work at Natanz lays the groundwork for doing so. If Tehran decides to move in that direction, that is. It's a strategy they've seen before, building redundancy and protection so that even if parts of the program are bombed, others can quickly pick up the slack. Iran's leaders have been open about their intent to become more self reliant militarily following Israel's massive air campaign earlier this year. The 12 Day War destroyed weapons depots, radar sites and dozens of missile launch facilities. Since then, the Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed to restore deterrence, and these new reports suggest they are making good on that promise. For Washington and its allies, the implications are significant. The renewed missile activity effectively undermines the UN sanctions regime that was supposed to restrain Iran's weapons programs. It also puts China in direct conflict with U.S. policy. The Biden administration has already sanctioned or had already sanctioned several Chinese firms for aiding Iran's oil exports now, similar penalties could extend extend to companies tied to missile materials. For Israel, this development is even more immediate. A revived Iranian missile arsenal, even if not yet nuclear armed, poses a serious threat, especially if it includes precision guided systems that are capable of striking deep inside Israeli territory. Military planners in Tel Aviv are already warning that Iran could return to its pre war capacity within months if current trends continue. Taken together, the picture that is emerging is one of a country rearming underground and resupplying by sea, all while the world's attention drifts elsewhere. Iran's partnership with China gives it both the materials and the political cover to rebuild faster than expected. And by moving key facilities deeper underground, Tehran is betting that the next round of airstrikes, whenever it comes, won't be enough to stop it. As one Western intelligence official put it, they're rebuilding what we just destroyed and they're doing it smarter this time. Alright. Coming up next, the U. S pushes a plan for an Arab led Gaza security force with no Western troops. And the death toll from Rio's massive anti drug raid climbs past 100amid accusations of police executions. I'll be right back. Hey, Mike Baker here. Well, you probably noticed fall is here. Autumn. It's that time of year again. Shorter days, colder nights. A fire in the fireplace perhaps. And it's that season where families come together around the table for hearty comfort food and good conversation. And that's what Tritail's premium beef is all about. This is a terrific company. You got to check them out. 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