In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• The growing partnership between Russia and Iran, as the Islamic Republic engages in secret talks with Moscow to advance its nuclear ambitions.

• China's construction of five specialized amphibious assault barges and what analysts say about their potential use in a conflict over Taiwan.

• Optimism for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, with Israeli officials revealing key details of a deal under consideration.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief: The latest from Los Angeles, where wildfires rage, the death toll rises, and authorities contend with growing challenges from looters.

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