AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNuclear & Compliance: The US and “Israel” reached a deal with Damascus to let the IAEA access Syria’s “Site 99” to remove nuclear material tied to the Al-Kibar reactor, with Axios reporting the material includes yellowcake remnants and aims to reduce risks of radiological misuse. Security & Courts: Syria’s court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over killings, torture, arbitrary arrest and crimes against humanity, with the verdict also issued for Maher Assad and other officials. Military Footprint: Russia and Syria agreed to reshape Moscow’s presence: civilian control of Tartus commercial facilities and Hmeimim, while military sites convert into joint training centers within about three months. Agriculture Under Fire: Israeli forces shelled agricultural land near Hamidiya in Quneitra and set up a temporary checkpoint in Kudna, according to local media. Connectivity & Trade: Lebanon hosted talks with an Iraqi delegation on reviving the Kirkuk–Tripoli oil pipeline as Baghdad seeks alternative export routes to the Mediterranean amid Strait of Hormuz disruption. Aviation Links: LEAV Aviation launched the first direct Cologne–Aleppo flights on 17 August, restoring a key passenger route after years of restricted connectivity.
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