The Daily Brief 2021-01-21

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This is a summary of 20 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iran, Russia, Syria, Turkey, Ethiopia, Sudan, Daraa, Israel, Lebanon, Aleppo, Palestine, Baghdad, Iraq, Soleimani, Latakia, Europe, Libya, HTS, ISIS, Trump, Venezuela, US.

Categories covered in this brief: Iran, Syria, Africa, Israel, Palestine, Iraq, Turkey, North-Africa, World-News

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Iran shows off drone arsenal in 2021 hype video

Published 2021-01-21 23:52:29 by News Desk in Iran

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 P.M.) - In a new video that was shared on YouTube and social media this week, the Iranian Armed Forces showcased their drone strength in a series of attacks on targets during their military drills along the southern coast. As shown in the video below, the Iranian drones can be seen taking off and striking the targets, as music is played in the background to hype up the event.

Tags: Iran


Russian reinforcements and heavy equipment head to Turkish frontlines in northeast Syria: video

Published 2021-01-21 23:41:30 by News Desk in Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) - The Russian Armed Forces sent more reinforcements and heavy military equipment to the Al-Qamishli Airport this week, as they strengthen their presence east of the Euphrates River. According to the latest reports from the Al-Hasakah Governorate, the Russian Armed Forces deployed more troops to the frontlines with the Turkish military and their allied militants near the key town of Tal Tamr. In a video released by RuVesna.SU's YouTube channel on Thursday, a Russian IL-76 cargo plane can be seen arriving at the Al-Qamishli Airport, marking the second time in ten days that they have brought... Read on ->

Tags: Russia, Syria


Turkish army and allied forces strike several areas across northern Syria

Published 2021-01-21 23:24:57 by News Desk in Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 P.M.) - The Turkish army and their allied militants resumed their wide-scale assault on northern Syria this evening, as they heavily targeted the positions of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Al-Raqqa and Aleppo governorates. According to a field report from the Aleppo Governorate, the Turkish army and their allied militants began their attack this evening by striking the Ain Issa countryside. Shortly after attacking Ain Issa, the Turkish army and their allies began striking the SDF's positions near the town of Al-Musharifah, prompting the latter to respond with a barrage of artillery. The Turkish army... Read on ->

Tags: Syria, Turkey


Ethiopia accuses 'third party' of pushing Sudan to war

Published 2021-01-21 23:03:49 by News Desk in Africa

BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) - The Ethiopian army has warned Sudan against a "third party" pushing it to go to war with Ethiopia, calling for "commitment to resolving the border conflict through dialogue." The Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, General Berhanu Gula, said in an interview with the Ethiopian News Agency on Thursday, that Ethiopia and Sudan have a long-term relationship, noting that his country played an effective role a year ago in resolving the political crisis in Sudan peacefully and without harm. He considered that "the Sudanese army encroached on the sovereignty of Ethiopia while... Read on ->

Tags: Ethiopia, Sudan


Syrian Army reinforcements head to Daraa amid buildup for potential operation

Published 2021-01-21 20:27:22 by News Desk in Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) sent reinforcements to the Daraa Governorate on Thursday, following reports of a new buildup for a potential operation in the reconciled areas. According to a field source in Damascus, the Syrian Arab Army's high command sent reinforcements from their 4th Armored Division to the Daraa Governorate, where they joined forces with other members of the military. The source said the Syrian Arab Army is eyeing a number of areas in the Daraa Governorate that are considered 'reconciled', but facing turmoil over several attacks from sleeper cells loyal to the Free... Read on ->

Tags: Daraa, Syria


Israeli F-15 jet spotted over Lebanese airspace in new violation of sovereignty: video

Published 2021-01-21 19:44:11 by News Desk in Israel

BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) - An Israeli fighter jet was once again spotted over Lebanese airspace this week, despite Lebanon's objections to these violations of its sovereignty. According to the National News Agency (NNA) of Lebanon, Israeli warplanes were spotted over the southern region of Lebanon on Thursday, as the warplanes flew over the Blue Line and entered the Nabatieh Governorate. Video footage was later shared on social media of an Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jet flying over Lebanese airspace on Thursday: ~~~ embed:1352251507790512128?s=20 While Lebanon objects to the repeated violations by the Israeli Air Force, they are not able... twitter metadata:TGViYW5vbmFNRXx8aHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9MZWJhbm9uYU1FL3N0YXR1cy8xMzUyMjUxNTA3NzkwNTEyMTI4fA== ~~~Read on ->

Tags: Israel, Lebanon


Palestinian commander of Liwaa Al-Quds killed in Turkish army attack on west Aleppo

Published 2021-01-21 19:07:54 by News Desk in Palestine, Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) - One of the commanders of the Palestinian-led Al-Quds Brigade (Liwaa Al-Quds) was killed this week after the Turkish army targeted their positions in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate. According to local sources, the Turkish army fired a rocket at the vehicle of the Al-Quds Brigade commander, Major General Mu'ayad Sa'adeddine, in western Aleppo. No further details were released by the sources. Like many of the Al-Quds Brigade fighters, Major General Sa'adeddine was born in the Handarat Refugee Camp in the administrative capital of the Aleppo Governorate. The Turkish army and their allied militants... Read on ->

Tags: Aleppo, Palestine, Syria, Turkey


Death toll from twin suicide bombings in Baghdad rises to 35

Published 2021-01-21 18:07:33 by News Desk in Iraq

The number of people killed in a terrorist attack in the center of Baghdad on Thursday has risen to 35, the Al Arabiya TV channel informed, citing Iraqi sources, adding that about 100 people have been injured. The channel informed earlier that two blasts were heard at a central square in Baghdad where a market is located. According to an Iraqi army official, "the terrorist attack was committed by two suicide bombers who blew themselves up when they were chased by law enforcement officers." It is reported that the terrorist attack was carried out by supporters of the Islamic State... Read on ->

Tags: Baghdad, Iraq


US logistical convoy allegedly comes under attack in southern Iraq

Published 2021-01-21 17:57:05 by News Desk in Iraq

BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) - A U.S.-led Coalition logistical supply convoy allegedly came under attack along a road between the Baghdad and Samawah on Thursday. According to local reports, the two separate logistical convoys were targeted by roadside bombs planted by unknown assailants in southern Iraq. No further details have released, nor has the U.S. Coalition commented on the claims.

Tags: Iraq


Trump left White House 'isolated and defeat': Qassem Soleimani's daughter

Published 2021-01-21 17:16:25 by News Desk in Iran

BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) - Zeinab Soleimani, the daughter of the late Quds Force Force Commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani, said that ex-US President Donald Trump departed the White House "isolated and defeated" and should live with the fear of revenge by its foes. “Mr. Trump, you murdered my father, the General who led the victorious war against ISIS/Al-Qaeda, with the perverse hope that you will be seen as some sort of hero,” Zeinab Soleimani posted on her Twitter page on Wednesday. “But instead you are defeated, isolated and broken - viewed not as a hero, but one who lives... Read on ->

Tags: Soleimani


Emergency security meeting held in Iraq after twin terrorist attacks in Baghdad

Published 2021-01-21 15:22:12 by News Desk in Iraq

BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 P.M.) - The Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Mustafa Al-Kazemi chaired an emergency meeting of the leaders of the security and intelligence services at the headquarters of Baghdad Operations Command, following the occurrence of two suicide attacks in central Baghdad. Iraqi President Barham Salih commented on the two terrorist bombings on Thursday, saying, "At this time, they confirm the endeavors of dark groups to target the great national needs and the aspirations of our people for a peaceful future. We stand firmly against these rogue attempts to destabilize our country." Iraqi Parliament Speaker... Read on ->

Tags: Baghdad, Iraq


Video footage of Russian strikes on jihadist stronghold in northwest Syria

Published 2021-01-21 15:06:21 by News Desk in Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) - The Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a number of airstrikes over northwestern Syria on Thursday, as their warplanes targeted the positions of Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP). Among the targets for the Russian warplanes was the key town of Kabani, which is situated atop of the Jabal Al-Akrad region of Latakia, overlooking the Al-Ghaab Plain. In a video shared on social media following the attack, the Russian airstrikes can be seen hitting the mountain stronghold for the jihadist rebel forces in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. ~~~ embed:1352220548143706112?s=20 In... twitter metadata:d3JvbmduYW1lNDZ8fGh0dHBzOi8vdHdpdHRlci5jb20vd3JvbmduYW1lNDYvc3RhdHVzLzEzNTIyMjA1NDgxNDM3MDYxMTJ8 ~~~Read on ->

Tags: Latakia, Syria


Turkish drones will soon fly over Europe: Minister of Industry

Published 2021-01-21 14:24:16 by News Desk in Turkey

BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:10 P.M.) - The Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology, Mustafa Warank, said that the Bayraktar and Phoenix drones will soon fly over European airspace. In a speech during his participation in a video call on Thursday at the third defense industries forum in Istanbul, Warank explained that the investments made by Turkey during the last five years, "will move the country to the giants league in the field of defense industries." He stressed that the defense industries are one of the most important factors guaranteeing the country's independence, and that the value of the sector's exports reached... Read on ->

Tags: Europe, Turkey


Libyan Army warns against violating sovereignty by land, air, sea

Published 2021-01-21 13:33:58 by News Desk in North-Africa, Turkey

BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) - The General Command of the Libyan National Army warned this week against any attempt to violate the sovereignty of Libya, whether by penetrating the territorial waters, the country's land borders, or its national airspace. The General Command said that, through the follow up work of the monitoring and warning units, it became evident that foreign aircraft were attempting to enter the Libyan airspace without coordination or prior permission from the Libyan competent authorities entrusted with the task of setting the necessary arrangements for the crossing of planes, via internationally known lines. The LNA's General Command... Read on ->

Tags: Libya, Turkey

Russian Air Force launches powerful strikes over central and northwestern Syria

Published 2021-01-21 13:13:08 by News Desk in Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) - The Russian Aerospace Forces continued their air campaign over Syria on Thursday, as their warplanes heavily targeted several sites belonging to multiple jihadist groups inside the Arab Republic. The Russian Aerospace Forces began their strikes on Thursday by targeting the positions of Hay'at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP) along the Idlib-Latakia axis. According to a field report from the Latakia Governorate on Thursday, the Russian airstrikes targeted the area between the two jihadist strongholds of Kabani (Latakia) and Al-Sirmaniyeh (Idlib). Not long after their attacks on northwestern Syria, the Russian Aerospace... Read on ->

Tags: HTS, ISIS, Russia, Syria


Venezuelan President declares victory over Donald Trump

Published 2021-01-21 12:57:37 by News Desk in World-News

BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 P.M.) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that his country had defeated the outgoing US President, Donald Trump, following attempts by the American administration to remove him from power. Maduro said in a broadcast on Twitter that Trump's departure from the White House is a victory for Venezuela. "Today, January 20, Donald Trump left, he left, he left. We defeated him. This is a victory for Venezuela. He left alone .. This is our victory," the Venezuelan President said in this regard. Trump, whose tenure ended on January 19th, had taken an aggressive approach to Venezuela, as... Read on ->

Tags: Trump, Venezuela


Syria demands 'immediate and unconditional US withdrawal' from country

Published 2021-01-21 12:03:00 by News Desk in Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) - Damascus condemned the "aggressive practices" of the US forces in northern Syria, and renewed the demand for its "immediate and unconditional" withdrawal from Syrian territory. In two identical letters to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the President of the Security Council, the Syrian Foreign Ministry expressed its "strong condemnation of the almost daily aggressive practices carried out by the American forces within the areas they occupy in the Syrian Al-Jazeera." The Foreign Ministry said that the past years witnessed "almost daily aggressive movements of the American occupation forces, from the systematic theft of... Read on ->

Tags: Syria, US


Russia to release new film on Russian pilot killed in Syria

Published 2021-01-21 11:44:26 by News Desk in Syria

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) - The final stage for the filming of 'Sky', movie about the Russian pilot, Oleg Peshkov, from the Russian city of Lipetsk, who died in Syria, has begun, the TASS News Agency reported on Thursday. The film will be shown in 2021 in Russian cinemas, Anastasia Tretyakova, the spokeswoman for the Russian film company TriXMedia, told the TASS News Agency. She said, "Our film team finished filming the movie in the homeland of the pilot, Lipetsk. Before that, filming took place at the Russian Hmeimim Air Base in Syria, Moscow and Crimea." She added that the... Read on ->

Tags: Russia, Syria


Sudanese commander to Ethiopia: 'We don't want war, but we won't give up an inch of territory'

Published 2021-01-21 11:33:33 by News Desk in Africa

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) - The head of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, reiterated that his country does not want to go to war with Ethiopia or with any of the regional neighboring countries. However, he stressed that Khartoum would not give up an inch of its territory, including the border areas that were recently retaken from neighboring Ethiopia. He stressed Sudan's desire to reach an agreement that preserves its legitimate rights and to place signs on the ground, noting that what the armed forces had done was the deployment of the army... Read on ->

Tags: Ethiopia, Sudan


Twin suicide bombers hit central Baghdad leaving dozens dead and wounded

Published 2021-01-21 11:14:36 by News Desk in Iraq

BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) - Two powerful explosions rocked the city of Baghdad on Thursday after twin suicide bombers carried out an attack on a market in the central part of the Iraqi capital. According to local reports, the one suicide bomber blew himself up at a market for clothing in Tayaran Square, while the other carried out his attack in the Bab Al-Sharqi area of central Baghdad. The first explosion was said to have taken place with an explosive belt in the middle of a crowded market, with RT Arabic reporting that after the second explosion, the security forces... Read on ->

Tags: Baghdad, Iraq

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