Overview

• U.S.–Iran talks were moved from Istanbul to Muscat at Iran’s request. Tehran redefined the talks to focus exclusively on the nuclear issue 

• Renewed fighting in Gaza is increasingly likely due to Hamas’s refusal to disarm. Additional reserve brigades are expected to be mobilized for a new campaign anticipated to commence in March–April.

• Iran flatly rejected U.S. calls to halt uranium enrichment on its own territory in the Muscat talks.

• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have seized two oil tankers, carrying one million liters of fuel and 15 crew members, under allegations of smuggling. This move is viewed as a signal of readiness to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz.

• The Syrian government signed an agreement with American and Qatari energy companies to explore gas and oil in Syrian maritime territory.

• Following Hamas’s ceasefire violations, the IDF launched a wave of artillery fire, airstrikes, and targeted assassinations.

• The IDF spokesperson revealed January intelligence from Jabalia, showing Hamas operatives using ambulances to transport fighters and military equipment from hospitals to schools.

• President Erdoğan met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which Turkey and Saudi Arabia signed a $2 billion solar energy deal.

Gaza 

Trump’s Gaza Plan

• Despite the reopening of the Rafah…