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Table of Contents
- Pentagon at odds over real level of Iranian threat: report
- ISIS claims responsibility for devastating attack on Syrian Army troops near Palmyra
- Iranian Quds Force commander launches scathing attack against Saudi Arabia
- Erdogan gives 'advice' to Armenian forces in Karabakh
- Egypt welcomes new warship to naval forces to kickoff new year: video
- Iran says two countries involved in Qassem Soleimani's assassination
- Russian warplanes unleash massive attack against ISIS after ambush on Syrian Army bus
- Israeli forces reveal they attacked Syria 50 times in 2020
- 'Our armed forces have successfully performed their duties in northern Syria': Turkish DM
- Syria calls on UN to stop Israeli attacks on its territory
- Iran has 'intelligence from Iraq' about US plot for war: FM
- 'We monitor Israel's movements and warn them of any dangerous action': Houthis intel chief
- Rare video shows Abu Mahdi Al-Mohandis discussing Hezbollah leader
- Two US warships cross the Taiwan Strait as tensions with China intensify
- Iran begins first response to scientist's assassination by raising uranium enrichment
- Houthi forces demand Saudi Arabia release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for pilot
- Sudanese army retakes '80 percent of its territories occupied by Ethiopia'
- Large ISIS ambush kills 20 Syrian soldiers, 8 civilians between Palmyra and Deir Ezzor
- US deploys strategic bombers to Middle East in powerful message to Iran
Pentagon at odds over real level of Iranian threat: report
Published 2020-12-31 22:22:37 by News Desk in IranBEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) - A new report from CNN said that there is a division among Pentagon officials regarding the risk of possible attacks by Iran and its regional allies, ahead of the anniversary of the assassination of Qassem Soleimani. In a report published on Thursday, CNN quoted a high-ranking Pentagon official as saying that the threat posed by Iran has now reached the highest level since the assassination of Soleimani. Pentagon officials told CNN that there are new intelligence reports that Iran and its allied factions in Iraq may be planning attacks on American forces in the Middle... Read on ->
Tags: Iran, US
ISIS claims responsibility for devastating attack on Syrian Army troops near Palmyra
Published 2020-12-31 21:19:37 by News Desk in SyriaBEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) - On Thursday, the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) carried out a devastating attack on a passenger bus that was carrying dozens of Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers and civilians in the eastern region of the country. The following day, the Islamic State announced responsibility for the attack that claimed the lives of 20 Syrian Arab Army soldiers and eight civilians between the cities of Palmyra (Tadmur) and Deir Ezzor. The attack, which was carried out on December 30th at 4 P.M. (Damascus Time), was the deadliest single ambush of the year by the Islamic State and one... Read on ->
Tags: ISIS, Palmyra, Syria
Iranian Quds Force commander launches scathing attack against Saudi Arabia
Published 2020-12-31 17:58:16 by News Desk in Gulf, IranBEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) - The commander of the Quds Force in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Ismail Ghaani, launched a sharp attack on Saudi Arabia during a closed meeting of the Iranian parliament. Ghaani said, "Saudi Arabia is living under the weight of humiliation as a result of its subordination and its association with the United States." "The exit of the American forces from the region is imminent," stressing the "need for revenge" for the assassination of the late commander of the Quds Force, Major General Qassem Soleimani. During the meeting, the commander of the Quds Force discussed the latest... Read on ->
Tags: Iran, Saudi
Erdogan gives 'advice' to Armenian forces in Karabakh
Published 2020-12-31 17:43:21 by News Desk in Turkey, World-NewsBEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned the Armenian forces in the disputed Karabakh region of any violations of the ceasefire between them and Azerbaijan. In a letter addressed by phone to the Turkish military personnel present in Azerbaijan within the framework of the Joint Turkish-Russian Center for Truce Supervision in Karabakh, Erdogan said: "I advise the Armenian forces to quickly back off the mistake of engaging in activities that violate the ceasefire." The Turkish president expressed his pride in the presence of the Turkish military in Azerbaijan, describing it as an indication of the level... Read on ->
Tags: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Karabakh, Turkey
Egypt welcomes new warship to naval forces to kickoff new year: video
Published 2020-12-31 17:32:07 by News Desk in Egypt, North-AfricaBEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 P.M.) -The official page of the military spokesman for the Egyptian Armed Forces has published a video clip that monitored the arrival of the Galala frigate to the Alexandria base, marking its joining of the Navy. The official page of the Egyptian military spokesman said in a statement: "The first frigate of the (Frim Bergamini) model, which was built by the Italian company (Fincantieri), has arrived at the Alexandria Naval Base," indicating that it joins the fleet of the Egyptian naval forces, which has recently witnessed a huge technological boom in weapon systems and combat efficiency according... Read on ->
Tags: Egypt
Iran says two countries involved in Qassem Soleimani's assassination
Published 2020-12-31 16:58:26 by News Desk in IranBEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) - The Iranian authorities revealed on Wednesday that they have received all the details of the assassination plan of the commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, General Qassem Soleimani, confirming the involvement of two countries in the attack. Assistant Speaker of the Iranian Parliament for International Affairs, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, said in an interview with the Iranian "Khabar" channel, "It has also become clear to us through the investigations conducted by the Iranian authorities, in which country the military command room that carried out the assassination was, as it became clear to... Read on ->
Tags: Iran, Soleimani
Russian warplanes unleash massive attack against ISIS after ambush on Syrian Army bus
Published 2020-12-31 16:37:47 by News Desk in SyriaBEIRUT, LEBANON (4:10 P.M.) - The Russian Aerospace Forces unleashed a massive barrage of airstrikes over the Badiya Al-Sham region of eastern Homs and western Deir Ezzor on Friday, hitting a number of sites belonging to the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist organization. According to a source in the Homs Governorate, the Russian Aerospace Forces launched a large number of strikes between the Homs and Deir Ezzor governorate, targeting ISIS sites between the cities of Palmyra (Tadmur) and Deir Ezzor's administrative capital. The Russian airstrikes began before the Islamic State carried out an ambush on a passenger bus carrying members of... Read on ->
Tags: ISIS, Russia, Syria
Israeli forces reveal they attacked Syria 50 times in 2020
Published 2020-12-31 15:57:28 by News Desk in Israel, SyriaBEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) - The Israeli army acknowledged that it had carried out at least 50 raids on targets in Syria in 2020, indicating that it was safer compared to previous years. In its security data for the year ending at midnight tonight, the Israeli army confirmed that, in addition to those raids, it had carried out 20 specific operations, especially at the borders of Lebanon and Syria, in addition to allegedly thwarting two attempts by the Hezbollah to carry out "sabotage operations" at the borders of Lebanon. The army also stated that its forces managed to disrupt another... Read on ->
Tags: Israel, Syria
'Our armed forces have successfully performed their duties in northern Syria': Turkish DM
Published 2020-12-31 15:26:46 by News Desk in Syria, TurkeyBEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) - Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Wednesday that his country's forces "successfully performed their duties in northern Syria and Iraq." The official Turkish Anadolu Agency said that Akar made these statements "during an inspection visit to the military units stationed on the border with Syria." They added that after his arrival in the state of Şanlıurfa in southern Turkey, "he moved to the advanced joint operations center of the Land Forces Command, and received information about the ongoing activities at the borders and the areas of operations behind the borders." The Turkish Minister of... Read on ->
Tags: Syria, Turkey
Syria calls on UN to stop Israeli attacks on its territory
Published 2020-12-31 15:02:29 by News Desk in Israel, SyriaBEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) - On Wednesday, the Syrian government called on the United Nations to take the necessary measures to stop the repeated Israeli attacks on the territories of the Syrian Arab Republic. In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it had made clear in a letter to the President of the Security Council and the Secretary-General of the United Nations that "the repeated Israeli attacks on Syrian lands are evidence of the occupation authorities' continuing practice of state terrorism and arrogance." The Syrian Foreign Ministry stressed, "Syria calls once again on the Security Council... Read on ->
Tags: Israel, Syria
Iran has 'intelligence from Iraq' about US plot for war: FM
Published 2020-12-31 14:44:38 by News Desk in Iran, IraqBEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) - The Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, tweeted on Friday, December 31st, that the Islamic Republic has information about a US plot to "fabricate pretext for war." "Instead of fighting Covid in US, @realDonaldTrump & cohorts waste billions to fly B52s & send armadas to OUR region," Zarif said. "Intelligence from Iraq indicate plot to FABRICATE pretext for war," adding that "Iran doesn't seek war but will OPENLY & DIRECTLY defend its people, security & vital interests." Zarif's statement about a potential war with the United States comes just 20 days before US President Donald... Read on ->
Tags: Iran, US, Zarif
'We monitor Israel's movements and warn them of any dangerous action': Houthis intel chief
Published 2020-12-31 14:33:19 by News Desk in Israel, YemenBEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) - The Intelligence and Monitoring Authority of the Ansarallah Movement of Yemen announced that it is monitoring "all Israeli movements in the region and is following up all its hostile plans against Yemen." The head of the commission, Major General Abdullah Yahya Al-Hakim, said, during a speech delivered on Wednesday in Sana'a: “We are in the highest security, military and moral readiness to carry out all kinds of work and tasks to face the various challenges in confronting the aggressors and mercenaries and to confront the occupying Zionist entity, whose actions we monitor all its provocations... Read on ->
Tags: Ansarallah, Houthis, Israel, Yemen
Rare video shows Abu Mahdi Al-Mohandis discussing Hezbollah leader
Published 2020-12-31 14:24:19 by News Desk in Iraq, LebanonBEIRUT, LEBANON (2:10 P.M.) - Al-Mayadeen TV revealed a rare video clip of the late deputy head of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units, Abu Mahdi Al-Mohandis, commenting on why he was watching the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah. During a video recorded by the chairman of the board of directors of the Al-Mayadeen Network , Ghassan bin Jeddo, Mohandis responded to the question: "Why is Abu Mahdi al-Mohandis watching a speech by Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah?" Mohandis the replied, saying, "Mr. dear, the leader of the resistance, and our leader, the dear sir and the resistance fighter, is talking about liberating... Read on ->
Tags: Hezbollah, Iraq, Lebanon, PMU
Two US warships cross the Taiwan Strait as tensions with China intensify
Published 2020-12-31 14:09:12 by News Desk in World-NewsBEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) - Two US warships sailed across the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, sparking a protest from China, in the second such crossing this month and in a move that comes nearly two weeks after a Chinese battle group led by an aircraft carrier used the same waterway. China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory, has been angered by the intensification of US support for the island, which includes arms sales and the conduct of warships across the Taiwan Strait , which further deteriorates relations between Washington and Beijing. The US Navy said, "The destroyers John McCain... Read on ->
Tags: China, Taiwan, US
Iran begins first response to scientist's assassination by raising uranium enrichment
Published 2020-12-31 13:59:02 by News Desk in IranBEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) - The Director of the Iranian Presidency Office, Mahmoud Vaezi, said on Wednesday, that the Iranian Atomic Energy Commission is preparing action plans in accordance with the law to cancel restrictions imposed on the nuclear file approved by Parliament, including raising uranium enrichment to 20%. In statements to Iranian state television, Vaezi said, "The Iranian Atomic Energy Authority is preparing action plans in accordance with the law to cancel restrictions imposed on the nuclear file approved by Parliament, and the various bodies must implement all the items listed in the law, including raising enrichment to 20... Read on ->
Tags: Fakhrizadeh, Iran
Houthi forces demand Saudi Arabia release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for pilot
Published 2020-12-31 13:49:26 by News Desk in Gulf, Palestine, YemenBEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) - The Ansarallah Movement, also known as the Houthis, accused the Yemeni government of thwarting a new round of negotiations on prisoners that the United Nations called to hold last November in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The head of the Prisoners' Affairs Committee in the Ansarallah Movement, Abdul Qadir Al-Murtada, was quoted by Al-Masirah TV as saying: “We announced that we had received an invitation from the United Nations for a round of negotiations on prisoners in Amman in order to agree on the numbers and names of the deal, but unfortunately we were surprised that the... Read on ->
Tags: Houthi, Palestine, Saudi, Yemen
Sudanese army retakes '80 percent of its territories occupied by Ethiopia'
Published 2020-12-31 08:03:44 by News Desk in AfricaBEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 A.M.) - On Wednesday, December 30, the Sudanese army announced that it "recovered 80% of its land occupied by Ethiopia." The Sudan Tribune quoted a statement issued by the Sudanese army, in which Major General Khaled Abdeen Al-Shami, deputy chief of staff and operation: "The army has regained 80% of the Sudanese lands that were controlled by Ethiopian groups, and took control of a large number of villages." Inhabited by Ethiopian militias. " "The Sudanese army has reached sites that enable it to secure the borders and agricultural lands in the Al-Fashaqa Al-Kabira and Al-Fashqa Al-Saghira areas,"... Read on ->
Tags: Ethiopia, Sudan
Large ISIS ambush kills 20 Syrian soldiers, 8 civilians between Palmyra and Deir Ezzor
Published 2020-12-31 07:35:56 by News Desk in SyriaBEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 A.M.) - The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist organization carried out a large ambush in the Badiya Al-Sham region between the cities of Deir Ezzor and Palmyra on Thursday. According to a field report from the Homs Governorate, the Islamic State terrorists ambushed a passenger bus that was carrying 20 Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers and eight civilians in the eastern part of the country. The report said that that nine others were wounded and transferred to a nearby hospital for treatment. They added that the bus was traveling along the International Highway between the cities of Palmyra... Read on ->
Tags: Deir_Ezzor, ISIS, Syria
US deploys strategic bombers to Middle East in powerful message to Iran
Published 2020-12-31 07:06:02 by News Desk in Iran, MiddleeastBEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) - The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Wednesday that US Air Force B-52H 'Stratofortress' aircrews from the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota were deployed in the Middle East, saying it was done to "underscore the US military's commitment to regional security and demonstrate a unique ability to rapidly deploy overwhelming combat power on short notice." "The United States continues to deploy combat-ready capabilities into the US Central Command area of responsibility to deter any potential adversary, and make clear that we are ready and able to respond to any aggression directed at... Read on ->
Tags: Iran, US
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