The Daily Brief 2021-01-20

This is a summary of 16 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iran, Soleimani, Syria, Diyarbakir, Turkey, Israel, Hama, ISIS, Raqqa, Russia, US, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Chechnya, Egypt, Qatar, RandPaul, NATO, Serbia, Homs, Saudi.

Categories covered in this brief: Iran, Syria, Turkey, Israel, World-News, Lebanon, Egypt, Gulf, Iraq, Middleeast

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Iranian commander reveals first time Qassem Soleimani was deployed to Syria
Turkish army launches new offensive near Syrian border
Israeli forces mobilize in Red Sea region over Iranian threat: media
Russian Air Force unleashes heavy strikes over ISIS hideouts in central Syria
New US Secretary of State already kicks off tenure with harsh criticism of Turkey
Israel to send powerful message to Iran, Syria and Hezbollah in Summer 2021: Maariv
Russian special forces eliminate 5 terrorists in major operation
Iranian forces are ‘ready to respond to any steps from the enemy’: commander
Russian Su-57 would win dogfight against US F-35: test pilot
Egypt and Qatar reach agreement to resume diplomatic relations
Up close footage of first ever Iranian airborne operation along coastal region
Sen. Rand Paul challenges new Sec. of State over regime change in Syria: video
Serbia filing lawsuit against NATO for 1999 bombing
Northeast Syria: Russian reinforcements deploy to frontline area targeted by Turkish forces
Video footage of massive fire caused by powerful explosion in Homs
New US Secretary of State to include Israel and Gulf states in Iranian nuclear negotiations

Iranian commander reveals first time Qassem Soleimani was deployed to Syria

Published 2021-01-20 23:31:27 by News Desk in Iran, Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – An Iranian military official said that the Revolutionary Guard began its intervention in Syria before the emergence of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist organization. This comment came during in a meeting with a leader of the Revolutionary Guard, General Mahmoud Jharbaghi, on Iranian television. Jharbaghi, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards’ artillery in Syria, said he saw Major General Qassem Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force in Syria, in November 2012. He continued, “General Soleimani was leading military operations against opponents of Bashar al-Assad, and ISIS at the time did not appear yet… Read on ->

Tags: Iran, Soleimani, Syria

Turkish army launches new offensive near Syrian border

Published 2021-01-20 23:20:33 by News Desk in Turkey

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The Turkish Ministry of Interior announced the launch of the “Aren 2” operation against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in the Diyarbakir Province, with the participation of 2,24 security personnel. The ministry said in a statement, “The operation is a continuation of the Aren operation that we recently launched in the Tandurk Mountain in the eastern state of Agri, as part of its efforts to eradicate the organization from its roots.” They continued, “The operation was launched with the participation of 116 teams from the gendarmerie and the police, and it includes 2,24 security personnel.”… Read on ->

Tags: Diyarbakir, Turkey

Israeli forces mobilize in Red Sea region over Iranian threat: media

Published 2021-01-20 23:09:20 by News Desk in Iran, Israel

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – The Israeli army has mobilized its forces in the Red Sea region due to tension with Iran and fears of Iranian reprisals, the Hebrew-language Walla News Agency reported on Wednesday. The website quoted security officials as saying that Iran is looking for a way to avenge the assassinations of Quds Force commander Major General Qassem Soleimani and nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. ‘ Iranian officials have accused the Israeli Mossad of being responsible for the assassination of Fakhrizadeh. In light of this, the officials indicated, the Israeli army has placed a number of military units on… Read on ->

Russian Air Force unleashes heavy strikes over ISIS hideouts in central Syria

Published 2021-01-20 19:52:17 by News Desk in Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The Russian Aerospace Forces continued their air campaign over the central region of Syria this week, hitting several sites belonging to the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist organization. According to field report from the Homs Governorate, the Russian Aerospace Forces unleashed the heavy strikes over southern Al-Raqqa, eastern Hama and northeastern Homs. In particular, the majority of the airstrikes targeted the area near the historical town of Al-Resafa, which is where the Islamic State has carved out a small stronghold to carry out attacks against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and National Defense Forces (NDF). In… Read on ->

Tags: Hama, ISIS, Raqqa, Russia, Syria

New US Secretary of State already kicks off tenure with harsh criticism of Turkey

Published 2021-01-20 19:33:41 by News Desk in Turkey, World-News

BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – The President-elect Joe Biden’s candidate for Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, accused Turkey of not acting as an ally, pointing to the possibility of further sanctions being imposed on Ankara because of its purchase of the S-400″system. Last month, Washington imposed sanctions on the Turkish military industries due to Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems, in a move Turkey described as a “fatal mistake.” Furthermore, Blinken said at a Senate Foreign Affairs Committee meeting that discussed his candidacy: “The idea that our strategic partner, or so-called strategic partner, is in fact working with… Read on ->

Tags: Turkey, US

Israel to send powerful message to Iran, Syria and Hezbollah in Summer 2021: Maariv

Published 2021-01-20 19:07:13 by News Desk in Iran, Israel, Lebanon

BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – An Israeli newspaper reported on Wednesday that the Israeli army is preparing to conduct a massive military exercise next summer. The Hebrew-language newspaper, Maariv, reported that the Israeli army wants to send a message to Syria, Hezbollah and Iran, by conducting a huge military maneuver next summer, where the army plans to conduct what it described as a large “war maneuver” that will last for a continuous month. The newspaper confirmed that the huge military exercise is scheduled to take place next summer, pointing out that it will simulate an all-out war with in Gaza… Read on ->

Tags: Hezbollah, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Syria

Russian special forces eliminate 5 terrorists in major operation

Published 2021-01-20 16:52:28 by News Desk in World-News

BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – The Russian Counter-Terrorism Committee announced on Wednesday, the elimination of five militants in a special operation in the Chechen Republic, including one of those involved in the bombing of Domodedovo Airport, south of the Russian capital, Moscow, in 2011. According to the committee’s statement: “Five militants were eliminated as part of a special operation in Chechnya, among them the leader of the Potocaev gang involved in organizing the terrorist attack on Domodedovo airport in 2011.” The statement stated: “During a special operation in Chechnya, five bandits were eliminated.” Earlier, the President of the Chechen Republic… Read on ->

Tags: Chechnya, Russia

Iranian forces are ‘ready to respond to any steps from the enemy’: commander

Published 2021-01-20 16:34:08 by News Desk in Iran

BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – Major General Sayed Abdel Rahim Mousavi, Commander in Chief of the Iranian Army, said that his country is ready to respond to any step taken by the enemy. On Wednesday, Mousavi said during the Al-Aqatdar 99 maneuvers, launched by the Iranian army’s ground force in the Makran region (southeast of the country), that “the enemy will receive a regretful response if he takes any step resulting from miscalculation and his miscalculations against Iran.” The Army Commander-in-Chief indicated that “the army’s ground force is fully prepared to carry out special installation operations.” He pointed out that… Read on ->

Russian Su-57 would win dogfight against US F-35: test pilot

Published 2021-01-20 16:08:04 by News Desk in World-News

Russian Su-57 fifth generation fighter jet should be able to win over the US-made F-35 in case of a one-on-one dogfight, thanks to its maneuverability, says Magomed Tolboyev, a renowned test pilot who celebrates his 70th anniversary Wednesday. “Su-57 will kill [a F-35] easily, should they meet one on one. The F-35 cannot maneuver, it’s simply incapable. But it does has electronic might,” Tolboyev said, adding that electronics could be disrupted even by Solar flares. “This is why I oppose everything electronic,” the pilot disclosed. Tolboyev characterized the Su-57 as a “brilliant plane,” but underscore that the times of one-on-one… Read on ->

Tags: Russia, US

Egypt and Qatar reach agreement to resume diplomatic relations

Published 2021-01-20 13:28:14 by News Desk in Egypt, Gulf

BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Cairo and Doha exchanged official memoranda, according to which the two countries agreed to resume diplomatic relations between them. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “In connection with the implementation steps within the framework of implementing the mutual commitments contained in the Al-Ula statement, the Arab Republic of Egypt, today January 20, and the State of Qatar exchanged two official notes, whereby the two countries agreed to resume diplomatic relations between them.” Qatar Airways announced the resumption of flights to Egypt, starting from January 18,… Read on ->

Tags: Egypt, Qatar

Up close footage of first ever Iranian airborne operation along coastal region

Published 2021-01-20 13:05:18 by News Desk in Iran

BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – The Iranian Armed Forces released footage of their first ever airborne operation during their Al-Aqatdar-99 military maneuvers along the southern coast of the Islamic Republic. According to the Iranian Armed Forces, their airborne units carried out an offensive operation during the drills, which is a rarity because their exercises are primarily held for defensive purposes. In addition to the airborne operation, the Iranian Armed Forces’ naval units can be seen taking part in the drills along the Makran coast of Iran. As shown in the video below, the Iranian Armed Forces completed the operation successfully,… Read on ->

Tags: Iran

Sen. Rand Paul challenges new Sec. of State over regime change in Syria: video

Published 2021-01-20 11:21:49 by News Desk in Iran, Iraq, Middleeast, Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – U.S. Senator (Kentucky) Rand Paul recently challenged the new Secretary of State nominee Anthony Blinken on his history of pushing regime change in the Middle East and North Africa. Sen. Paul began his argument by questioning Blinken’s role in the NATO intervention of Libya in 2001 and his support for the U.S. military invasion of Iraq in 2003, which the Kentucky congressman said was a major disaster that paved the way for a stronger Iran. The congressman argued that Blinken continued to push regime change in Syria, which he said was a significant blunder, especially… Read on ->

Serbia filing lawsuit against NATO for 1999 bombing

Published 2021-01-20 11:00:25 by News Desk in World-News

Serbian victims of the 1999 NATO bombing in Yugoslavia will, for the first time in over 20 years, on Wednesday file lawsuits against the alliance for the use of depleted uranium ammunition during the airstrikes, Srdjan Aleksic, the lawyer who is leading the team of legal experts, told Sputnik. Aleksic and his team have been putting together cases with material evidence for several years. Lawsuits against NATO as a legal entity will be filed on behalf of the victims. “We are filing lawsuits on Wednesday in courts in the cities of Belgrade, Novi Sad, Kragujevac, Nis and Vranje. We are… Read on ->

Tags: NATO, Serbia

Northeast Syria: Russian reinforcements deploy to frontline area targeted by Turkish forces

Published 2021-01-20 10:34:10 by News Desk in Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Russian military police recently sent reinforcements to the Al-Hasakah Governorate, following a string of attacks carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces and their allied militants. According to a local military source, the Russian reinforcements were deployed to the front-line area of the Tal Tamr area, where they are tasked with monitoring the ceasefire in the western countryside of the Al-Hasakah Governorate. The source said the Russian military police entered the Tal Tamr area with armored vehicles and deployed to the areas controlled by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)…. Read on ->

Tags: Russia, Syria

Video footage of massive fire caused by powerful explosion in Homs

Published 2021-01-20 10:02:17 by News Desk in Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – A massive fire swept through an area of the Homs Governorate last night, following a powerful explosion at the Syrian Gas Company site. The local authorities sent civil defense teams to the scene of the flames in order to contain the fire; however, a source in the area said while the situation is under control, the amount of damage done is still being assessed. The cause of the fire has also not been determined. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) released footage from the fire last night, showing civil defense teams attempting to put out… Read on ->

Tags: Homs, Syria

New US Secretary of State to include Israel and Gulf states in Iranian nuclear negotiations

Published 2021-01-20 09:39:07 by News Desk in Iran, Israel

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:15 A.M.) – The new Secretary of State for the United States, Anthony Blinken, announced that the Gulf states and Israel will participate in any nuclear negotiations on Iran. Blinken said that “the Biden administration is committed to not having Iran nuclear weapons, and that it will involve the Gulf states and Israel in any nuclear negotiations regarding Iran,” adding that “Iran’s possession of nuclear weapons will make it more dangerous than it is now.” . He continued that “Iran is taking many steps to free itself from the restrictions of the nuclear deal,” stressing that “America has… Read on ->

Tags: Iran, Israel, Saudi, US

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