Russia-Iran intensify ties.
1) Unidentified aircraft struck Iranian targets in Syria – including in the international Airport of Aleppo and in the vicinity of Damascus.
2) The U.S. notes cautious optimism over a looming revival of the 2015 nuclear deal – while the EU and France highlight their hope for an agreement in the next couple of days.
3) Russia highlights its deepening relations with Iran – in a proclaimed joint effort to disavow the West’s perceived hegemony.