The Takeaway: February 5, 2020

Highlights: Falling-out between Putin, Erdogan creates opportunity for US; Iran says it remains committed to Damascus; Raspberries from Iran for Trump Mideast plan; and more!
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in the Black sea resort of Sochi, Russia February 14, 2019. Sergei Chirikov/Pool via REUTERS - RC1F02430140
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in the Black sea resort of Sochi, Russia February 14, 2019. - Sergei Chirikov/Pool via Reuters
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