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The ongoing conflict in Syria remains fraught, as rebels advance toward the strategically important city of Homs, potentially crippling the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. In a powerful show of force, insurgents have successfully seized key locations, including the significant cities of Aleppo and Hama, with reports indicating little resistance from government troops during their celebratory advancement.
Russian support for Assad is under scrutiny as the ally has warned nationals to vacate the region. Meanwhile, the United Nations nuclear watchdog has raised alarms about Iran's nuclear capabilities, noting an alarming increase in uranium enrichment efforts just as Iran celebrates its latest space launch which has implications for its missile development.