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Daily Memo: Syria and Ukraine Seek Foreign Support

Syria’s appeals. Syria asked Turkey to help bolster its defenses and fight terrorist organizations, including the Islamic State group, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry. Turkey continues to provide training, advice and technical support. Meanwhile, a source close to the Syrian government warned that if Israel continues to attack, Syria could face civil war and […]

Daily Memo: Iran Coordinates With Russia and China, Syrian Kurds Face Ultimatum

Nuclear talks. Representatives from Russia, China and Iran met in Tehran to discuss their response to Western threats of renewed sanctions against Iran over...

Daily Memo: EU Tightens Russia Sanctions

Russia sanctions. EU ambassadors approved the bloc’s 18th sanctions package against Russia. The package sets a moving price cap on Russian oil at 15...

Daily Memo: US, Iran to Revive Talks

Diplomatic revival. U.S. and Iranian officials will hold their first talks since Israel's assault on Iran's nuclear facilities last month "in the next week...

Daily Memo: Iran’s Missing Uranium, Abraham Accords Enlargement

Missing uranium. The International Atomic Energy Agency has lost track of 400 kilograms (880 pounds) of Iranian uranium enriched to 60 percent, according to...

Daily Memo: Shaky Ceasefire, North Korean Rocket Test

Nominal ceasefire. Israel and Iran continued to attack one another on Tuesday despite saying they had reached a ceasefire. In a statement, Israel said...

Daily Memo: The Cost of War, Iranian Oil Exports

Taking a toll. A week after launching its assault on Iranian nuclear facilities, Israel's war effort is already proving costly, potentially limiting its ability...

Daily Memo: IAEA Assesses Damage, Netanyahu Holds Firm

Damage done. There are no signs that the fighting between Israel and Iran will let up any time soon, but authorities are already assessing...

Daily Memo: Israel-Iran Conflict Continues, US Pushes Diplomacy

Israel-Iran latest. Israel and Iran continued to exchange missile and drone fire overnight. Israel reportedly requested U.S. participation in a joint military campaign against...

Daily Memo: Israel Launches Airstrikes on Iran

Israel attacks. Israel launched airstrikes on Iran targeting dozens of nuclear and military sites on Friday. The Israel Defense Forces said Israeli fighter jets...

Daily Memo: US Takes Precautions Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks

Developments in the Middle East. The U.S. is withdrawing some of its diplomatic personnel from the Middle East amid growing concerns about a potential...

Daily Memo: US-China Talks, Russian Support for North Korea

Progress. The U.S. and China agreed in principle on a plan to ease trade tensions following two-day talks in London. The agreement reportedly includes...

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