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15 December

Numbers mark features that identify an Iranian Qiam-class ballistic missile section

Staff Writer With AFP

US Defense Secretary Mattis emphasizes diplomacy in dealing with Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Friday he does not see the need for a stepped-up military posture against Iran.

14 December

Anna Varfolomeeva

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US will create a coalition to push back against Iran – Haley

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said Washington would establish a coalition to push back against Iran.

12 December

Fergus Kelly

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NATO extends Secretary General Stoltenberg’s mandate until 2020

NATO has extended Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's mandate until September 2020, the alliance said

11 December

Fergus Kelly

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EU formally establishes 25-member PESCO defense and security cooperation pact

The Council of the EU established the Permanent Structured Cooperation on security and defense (PESCO) consisting of 25 member states

5 December

Staff Writer With AFP

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Syria peace talks resume in Geneva, without government delegation

U.N.-backed peace talks for war-ravaged Syria were set to resume in Geneva Tuesday, but without Syrian government negotiators, who sources said have yet to determine if they will return.

1 December

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura

Joanne Stocker

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De Mistura plans for Syrian parties to discuss elections next week

UN envoy Staffan de Mistura released a statement outlining 'points of commonalities' the Syrian parties in the Geneva talks

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30 November

Joanne Stocker

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Egypt air base deal bolsters Russia’s presence in Middle East

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev approved a draft agreement between Russia and Egypt on the mutual use of airspace and airfields in both countries, laying the groundwork for a final deal

21 November

Syrian President Bashar Assad and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Russia

Joanne Stocker

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Russia, Iran and Turkey agree to greater cooperation in Syria ahead of Sochi summit

Russian, Syrian, Iranian and Turkish officials held a summit in Sochi to discuss steps to end the civil war in Syria, with the chiefs of staff agreeing on greater cooperation.

13 November