Analysts claim that Putin can only offer verbal support to Iran after Ali Khamenei's death. Russia will not provide military assistance to Tehran, as the partnership agreement does not provide for mutual defense.
The US State Department has urged Americans to leave Middle Eastern countries immediately due to serious security risks. The list includes Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the war in Iran demonstrates Russia's weakness as an ally and is a signal to Putin about the consequences of dictatorship. According to Zelenskyy, Russia's main forces are concentrated on the war against Ukraine.
The Israel Defense Forces have mobilized 100,000 reservists for a war against Iran, in addition to the 50,000 servicemen already on active duty. Ground forces have been reinforced at the borders, and 20,000 reservists from the IDF Home Front Command have also been mobilized.
Due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory measures, 8 Middle Eastern countries have closed their airspace. This has led to mass flight cancellations by many major airlines.
Donald Trump confirmed US participation in Israel's operation against Iran, stating the need to protect the American people. He emphasized that Iran should never possess nuclear weapons.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin is synonymous with war, recalling conflicts in Chechnya, Georgia, Syria, African countries, and Ukraine. He emphasized that Putin does not recognize the value of human life and human rights.
The Australian government has rejected reports of plans to repatriate dozens of women and children from Syrian camps. Canberra emphasized that national security is a priority, and decisions will be made after individual vetting.
ISIS claimed responsibility for two new attacks on Syrian security forces, part of an escalation in the region. The army of Syria's transitional government announced the start of a new phase of offensive operations.
US President Donald Trump is considering limited military strikes on Iran to force Tehran to sign a new nuclear deal. This could lead to a new destabilizing conflict in the Middle East.
The Trump administration has informed Congress of plans for a phased reopening of the US diplomatic mission in Syria, which has been closed since 2012. Washington has begun funding preparatory work, and special envoy Tom Barrack is lobbying for Syria's full reintegration.
Relations between the US and Iran are escalating over Tehran's nuclear program, threatening a major war in the Middle East. Ukraine is interested in peace to avoid rising oil prices and the strengthening of the Russian Federation.
The US is withdrawing approximately 1,000 troops from Syria, concluding a decade-long military operation. American forces have already departed from the Al-Tanf and Al-Shaddadi garrisons, with the remaining bases to be evacuated within two months.
The US Central Command reported a series of 10 airstrikes on more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria from February 3 to 12, 2026. Operation "Hawkeye Strike" eliminated or captured more than 50 militants, destroying over a hundred infrastructure facilities.
Another round of talks on Ukraine, mediated by the US, is planned in Abu Dhabi. Experts hope that the results will show the seriousness of the Kremlin's intentions, despite renewed attacks on Ukraine.
Russian developers have presented a patent for a drone protection structure that copies the Ukrainian "hood" but has a drawback. The mount blocks the turret's rotation, which reduces the vehicle's maneuverability.
The Syrian government has begun deploying security forces in the northeastern regions previously controlled by Kurds. This is part of an agreement to integrate the "Syrian Democratic Forces" into state institutions, brokered by the United States.
The European Union is stepping up its support for peace and humanitarian initiatives in crisis regions. In particular, the EU is preparing to resume missions in Gaza and is imposing sanctions against parties to the conflict in Sudan.
The American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has entered the waters of the US Central Command in the Indian Ocean. This occurred amid growing threats from Iran, which is reportedly preparing for military action.
Russia sent Oleksandr Zorin, a GRU officer who recruited Syrian mercenaries for the Wagner PMC, to trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi. Zorin, who was born in Kharkiv, participated in negotiations regarding "Azovstal" and in Istanbul.
The UN has taken over responsibility for managing displaced persons camps in Syria following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces. This affects approximately 28,000 civilians, mostly women and children, associated with ISIS.
The US has successfully transferred 150 ISIS militants from Syria to Iraq. This move is part of a plan to relocate up to 7,000 prisoners amid instability in the region.
Syria reports seven soldiers killed in a drone strike by Kurdish forces, who deny the attack and accuse the government of violating the truce. The conflict escalated after a four-day ceasefire was announced and Syria threatened to storm Kurdish cities.
The Syrian government has given Kurdish forces four days to integrate their enclave, and the US has urged them to agree. This is the biggest change in territorial control since 2024, causing concern.
Donald Trump posted screenshots of text messages from Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte on the Truth Social network. The French President proposes a G7 meeting in Paris and expresses misunderstanding regarding Greenland. Macron also suggested inviting Ukrainians, Danes, Syrians, and Russians to participate.
Syrian government forces strengthened their control over the northern and eastern regions after the withdrawal of Kurdish units. This marked the biggest change in the control map since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime in 2024.
Syrian government forces entered the city of Raqqa as part of an offensive on territories held by Kurdish forces. This happened after clashes between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces.
The US has called on Syria to halt its offensive in the north of the country, where Syrian forces have clashed with Kurdish SDF units. The conflict has escalated due to strategic positions and oil fields along the Euphrates River.
US Central Command eliminated Bilal Hassan al-Jasim, an ISIS leader responsible for the December 13 attack in Palmyra that killed two American servicemen and a translator. This airstrike is part of the US campaign against terrorists in the region.
Russia exported over 2 million tons of grain from the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine in 2025, passing it off as its own product. To do this, captured ports and a "ship-to-ship" scheme were used to circumvent sanctions.
