U.S. Envoy on Syria Tom Barrack on Iraq:

A government installed by Iran will not be successful, neither for Iraqi or Syrian aspirations for a brighter future, nor for an effective partnership with the United States.

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem:

When Trump or others threaten to kill the leader (Khamenei), they are essentially threatening millions. This is not something that can be ignored.

It is our collective responsibility to confront this threat.

An assassination, God forbid, would be an assassination of stability in the region and the world.

We have every right to take whatever actions we deem appropriate to meet this challenge.

Russian troops torture their own comrades by hanging them upside down in freezing cold and forcing them to eat snow as punishment.

Sudan’s Army says it has broken the RSF siege of Dilling after advancing from nearby Habila and reopening key roads.

Dilling is a strategic hub, and the siege caused severe shortages and near-famine conditions.

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Selfie of Russian soldier heavily wounded in Ukraine.

Trump says the U.S. is raising tariffs on South Korean goods from 15% to 25% because South Korea’s legislature has not approved the trade agreement.

Trump:

I am pleased to report that Venezuela is releasing its Political Prisoners at a rapid rate, which rate will be increasing over the coming short period of time.

I’d like to thank the leadership of Venezuela for agreeing to this powerful humanitarian gesture!

Trump:

I just had a very good telephone conversation with Mayor Jacob Frey, of Minneapolis. Lots of progress is being made!

Tom Homan will be meeting with him tomorrow in order to continue the discussion.

Keir Starmer imitates Macron’s fashion:

“Bonjour.”

NEW: Gregory Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol’s “commander at large” and reassigned to his old post in El Centro, California, where he is expected to retire soon.

Source: The Atlantic

The US is considering “precision strikes” on senior Iranian officials blamed for killing protesters.

Attacks could come as soon as this week, though plans remain uncertain and debated inside the Trump administration.

Source: MEE

U.S. intelligence reports say Iran’s government is weaker than at any point since the 1979 revolution, after widespread protests and a struggling economy undermined its grip on power.

Trump has been briefed on the situation and has warned Iran that military action is possible.

While protests have eased, U.S. officials say the government remains unstable.

Source: NYT

The Trump administration is denying The Atlantic’s report about Bovino’s removal.

The Department of Homeland Security has suspended Bovino’s access to his social media accounts.

Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis tomorrow.

Source: CNN

China's MizarVision satellite image indicate possible deployment of a U.S. Patriot air defense system at a Qatari air defense position.

The Pentagon has sent additional Patriot and THAAD systems to protect U.S. troops from possible Iranian missile strikes.

Source: NYT

The EU–India Summit begins in New Delhi, led by Modi and EU leaders von der Leyen and Costa.

The main goal is to announce a long-awaited EU–India free trade deal, along with agreements on security, climate, technology, and migration.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

Iran's proxy terror states in the Middle East—Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen—must be dismantled.

Without doing so, there will be no regional stability, and this is our objective.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on UAE:

The UAE has now decided to leave Yemen, and I think if that indeed is the case and the UAE has completely left the issue of Yemen, then the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will take responsibility.

I think that will be the building block for making sure that the relationship with the UAE continues strong and continues to serve the interest not just of both countries, but the region.