September 29th, 2026: Washington and Tehran Negotiating Behind the Scenes & Ukraine Gains Ground in Donetsk
Summary
Mike Baker reports on stalled US-Iran talks, with mediators pressing Tehran for nuclear concessions amid economic pressure. Ukraine claims significant gains in northern Donetsk under Operation Vivaldi, while a diplomatic dispute erupts between Kyiv and Seoul over the transfer of captured North Korean soldiers. The episode concludes with a report that Egypt’s intelligence chief warned Netanyahu before the October 7 attacks, a claim the Israeli PM disputes.
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US-Iran peace efforts and nuclear negotiations
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Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi in northern Donetsk
Diplomatic dispute over captured North Korean soldiers
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Egyptian intelligence warnings before Oct 7 attack
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