Syria Daily: Putin Visits Assad
Russian President Vladimir Putin makes unexpected visit to Syria’s Bashar al-Assad near Damascus, amid maneuvers after US assassination of top Iran general.
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Author: Scott Lucas
TrumpWatch, Day 1,083: Trump Rule to Exclude Climate Change From Infrastructure Plans
Trump Administration rule will limit requirement for federal agencies to consider climate change in plans for highways, pipelines, and other infrastructure.
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EA on BBC, Radio FM4, Monocle 24, and talkRADIO: How Is Iran Responding to Assassination of Gen. Soleimani?
Scott Lucas with the BBC on Iranian reaction to Gen. Soleimani’s killing, Iran’s first responses such as suspension of nuclear deal measures, and next steps
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Syria Daily: Who Killed 21 Shepherds in the East?
More than 20 shepherds were killed on Sunday in eastern Syria, with pro-opposition activists claiming that Iran-supported militias are responsible.
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Iran Daily: Supreme Leader — “Direct and Proportional Retaliation” v. US over Soleimani Assassination
Supreme Leader instructs Iran’s officials to pursue “direct and proportional” retaliation against US, after assassination of top Iranian commander Soleimani.
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TrumpWatch, Day 1,082: Confusion and Pushback on Trump Over Iraq and Iran
The Trump Administration falls into confusion over its next steps, four days after the US assassination of top Iranian commander Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
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