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Middle East countries push diplomacy as US weighs options against Iran: Report

Middle East countries push diplomacy as US weighs options against Iran: Report

Efforts have failed to 'gain traction as both sides dig in,' says Wall Street Journal, citing US officials

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Iran plans live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with US
29.01.2026

Iran plans live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with US

IRGC naval exercises to take place next week as worries grow of possible US strike

Israel’s military intelligence chief briefs US officials on Iran: Media
29.01.2026

Israel’s military intelligence chief briefs US officials on Iran: Media

Shlomi Binder holds high-level meetings in Washington as US weighs military and diplomatic options

Israeli, Saudi officials visit US for Iran talks amid military buildup: Report
29.01.2026

Israeli, Saudi officials visit US for Iran talks amid military buildup: Report

Israeli intelligence chief briefs on potential targets, while Saudis seek diplomatic solution to avert regional war, according to Axios

Presence of Russian military bases in Syria discussed in Putin–Sharaa talks in Moscow: Kremlin
29.01.2026

Presence of Russian military bases in Syria discussed in Putin–Sharaa talks in Moscow: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov outlines agenda of Russian-Syrian talks in Moscow, updates on Ukraine peace negotiations

Türkiye denies reports of troop withdrawal from military posts in northern Syria
29.01.2026

Türkiye denies reports of troop withdrawal from military posts in northern Syria

‘Reports claiming that the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have withdrawn from some areas of the Peace Spring region are not true,’ say Defense Ministry sources