# Press review: US and Iran seek talks as Ukraine steps up civilian strikes and Syria oil route emerges

https://mins.news/en/item/12756

- TASS, 2026-08-04 10:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/pressreview/2168691

> Russian newspapers on Tuesday highlighted several international developments. The coverage said the United States and Iran were seeking talks. It also reported that Ukraine had intensified strikes on civilian targets. A potential oil route through Syria was another focus of attention.

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