Ukraine Parliament Passes New Laws Seeking To Purge Russian Culture
The bills forbid playing Russian music and bar the import of Russian books
Iran Drops Call for IRGC Delisting to Be Part of Nuclear Deal
Focus is to make a nuclear deal
Iraq’s Sunnis, Kurds Try to Persuade Sadr to Rejoin Political Process
Remaining blocs hold off on trying to shape post-Sadr government
Washington, Allies Plan for a Long War Against Russia in Ukraine
Kiev worries support from its partners could fade as the costs increase
Report: US MQ-1C Gray Eagle Drone Sale to Ukraine Has Been Paused
Sources told <I>Reuters</I> the deal is on hold over fears of the weapon ending up in Russian hands
Ukrainian Officials Claim US-Made Harpoon Missiles Used to Sink Russian Tugboat
The claim is not verified, but it's the first time Ukraine said it used the Western-provided arms
Iran Building New Underground Nuclear Facility in Response to Israeli Attacks
<I>NYT</I> reported US and Israeli officials have been tracking the construction
Biden Attempts to Downplay Plans to Meet MbS in Saudi Arabia
Biden is attending a summit of GCC leaders in Jeddah and is holding separate talks with MbS
Report: Russia Warned US Ahead of Strikes Against Fighters at Al-Tanf Base in Syria
Russia targeted Maghawit al-Thawra, a US-backed group that operates out of the US base at al-Tanf
Senators Introduce Bill That Would Give Taiwan $4.5 Billion in Military Aid
The legislation would designate Taiwan a 'major non-NATO ally'
Farmers in NE Syria Struggling Due to US-Backed Kurds’ Ban on Wheat Sales
Kurdish authorities that control the area have banned selling wheat to government-controlled territory
Report: US Secretly Reviews and Approves Many Israeli Airstrikes in Syria
The latest Israeli airstrikes on Syria disabled the Damascus International Airport
Iraq’s Sadr Withdraws From Political Process
Threatens to boycott next election to avoid corrupt politicians
Drones Attack US-Backed Syrian Rebels at US Base
Damage, but no casualties, reported at al-Tanf
US Envoy: Iran’s IRGC Won’t Be Removed From Terror List
Says US working closely with Israel, all options are on the table
