Syria Daily: Turkey v. Assad Regime — and Russia? — in North
In a major shift in Syria conflict, Assad regime forces will deploy in Kurdish-controlled areas of north of the country, setting up conflict with Turkey.
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Author: Scott Lucas
Iran Daily: Supreme Leader — “US Has Increased Dignity of Revolutionary Guards”
Trying to rally Iran’s people behind the Revolutionary Guards, the Supreme Leader has proclaimed that US pressure has added to the force’s “dignity”.
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TrumpWatch, Day 996: Impeachment — Trump Defends Giuliani, Rants About “Deep State”
Donald Trump defends Rudy Giuliani, after distancing himself from Giuliani over Trump-Ukraine affair, & tries to bury Ukraine affair by blaming “Deep State”.
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Syria Daily: Turkey Claims Capture of Border Town, Rejects Trump Mediation
Turkey claims the capture of border town on fourth day of Ankara’s offensive into NE Syria, rejects Trump mediation, and dismisses international criticism.
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Iran Daily: 2 More Dual Nationals Imprisoned
2 more dual nationals — Iranian-Swedish Farhad Erfani & Iranian-American Akbar Lakestani — are imprisoned by Iran in campaign v. US and European citizens
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EA on UCB Radio: Why is Turkey Attacking Northeast Syria?
An 8-minute Beginner’s Guide on why Turkey launched military offensive into mainly-Kurdish areas of NE Syria, why Trump accepted it, and what happens now
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