On COI #293, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the latest Iran nuclear deal news. Connor discusses Tehran's decision to formally drop their previous demand that the IRGC be removed from the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) blacklist. Tehran has called...
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White House Taps Palantir for Government-Wide Database Surveilling Americans
In a move raising red flags with civil rights organizations, the Trump administration is working with tech firm Palantir to develop a database for numerous government agencies to collect and store information on all Americans.
Erik Prince Working With Haitian Government in Fight Against Armed Groups
The US-installed government in Haiti has turned to American mercenaries, including Blackwater founder Erik Prince, to fight against armed groups that now control nearly all of Port-au-Prince. Drones operated by Prince’s firm have killed hundreds, but no high-value targets.
Russia Calls for Second Round of Peace Talks With Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow has prepared a document outlining its position on ending the war in Ukraine, calling for another round of negotiations in Turkey early next week.
Israeli Bombs, Gas Nearly Killed American Held By Hamas in Month Before Release
The father of Israeli-American IDF soldier Edan Alexander revealed that his son was nearly killed in an Israeli attack one month before Hamas released his son. The attack happened after Tel Aviv shut down the initial talks between Hamas and the Trump administration...
Iran Says Nuclear Talks With US Have ‘Possibility of Progress’
Tehran said the fifth round of negotiations with Washington on the Iranian nuclear program was conducted professionally. The Iranian foreign minister expressed optimism that the US and Iran could reach an agreement over his country’s nuclear energy program. Italy...
Israeli Military Fired Near European Diplomats Who Diverted From Pre-Approved Route
A delegation of diplomats visiting the West Bank were fired at with warning shots by the Israeli military on Wednesday.
Europe May Use Fighter Jets to Down Russian Drones, Missiles in Ukraine
European members of the North Atlantic alliance are considering a plan that could see them deploy fighter jets in Ukrainian airspace to down Russian drones and missiles.
Former US Envoy to Ukraine Says Ending War Must ‘Send Right Signal to China’
The former top US diplomat in Ukraine said that any deal to end the Russian invasion must also deter China, arguing that engaging in peace talks with Moscow is a mistake.

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