Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is giving the Iran-backed Iraqi militias until September 30 to give up their weapons.
Iraq and Syria agreed on Monday to strengthen cooperation across a number of sectors, including energy and border security, but also water, agricultuare and transport.
Israeli forces eliminated three senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives in Gaza.
The International Monetary Fund reached an agreement with Egypt that could unlock over $1.6 billion for the country.
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FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Senior Research Analyst Ahmad Sharawi.
