Obama and Barak discuss dwindling anti-Iran strike options as the US exits Iraq

BY DEBKAFILE— US President Barack Obama’s half-hour tête-a- tête with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak in Washington Friday, Dec. 16, was vitally concerned with the coming steps in the Syrian showdown and the latest developments in the controversy over Iran’s nuclear weapons program, debkafile’s Washington and intelligence sources report. Their conference was urgent because key…

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Ingredients 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 teaspoons salt 3 cups vegetable oil 1 cup of your favorite jam (seedless) Powdered sugar Directions 1) In a small bowl,…