Russia & Turkey are to begin joint patrols inside of Syria; This move comes in the wake of the Kurdish YPG forces vacating the area of the ‘safe-zone’; Joint patrols to begin on Friday.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: Iran emboldened by lack of response to its attacks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said Iran was emboldened by the lack of a response to a series of attacks in the Middle East attributed to the Islamic Republic.

Asia

Iranians in Malaysia say Banks Close their Accounts as US Sanctions Bite

Banks in Malaysia are closing the accounts of Iranian individuals and companies, nearly a dozen affected people told Reuters, in a sign that U.S. sanctions are having a far-reaching impact on citizens of the Islamic republic.

Israel & Middle East

Iran Sending Missiles to Yemen to Attack Israel, Netanyahu Warns

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns United States Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin that Iran is continuing their aggression in the Middle East; Netanyahu warns that Tehran is now moving missiles to Yemen, enhancing their chances of attacking Israel, Mnuchin reveals intents to further sanction Iran.

Russia

Russia Voices Complaint Over US Presence East of the Euphrates

Russia’s defense ministry voices complaints over US presence in eastern Syria, claiming it is related to protecting oil smugglers rather than for security purposes; Russia’s defense ministry refers to US presence as ‘international state banditry.

Christian Persecution

Iranian Pastor and eight others Sentenced to five Years in Prison for holding Church Service

Matthias Haghnejad, leader of the Iranian church, and eight other members have been sentenced to five years in prison after a short trial alongside eight more.

Israel & Middle East

Drones Attack Iranian-Backed Militia Inside of Syria

Three drones spotted prior to the attack near Al-Bukamal; Militia in this region of Syria have been targeted multiple times in recent months; Blame is being shifted to Israel and Saudi Arabia; Source: Saudi fighter jets have been spotted along with other fighter jets that have attacked facilities and positions belonging to Iranian militias.

Israel & Middle East

Pompeo: Israel has the Right to act in Syria, U.S. will stop Iran

Secretary of State defends ceasefire deal with Turkey. Says it will save lives. US will work to stop Iranian arm transfers.

Israel & Middle East

MERGING-Russia & Turkey Begin Negotiating a Significant Military Deal

Russia & Turkey being the negotiation process for a military deal involving Su-35 and Su-57 jets from Russia; Russian official also hinted at a deal involving electronic warfare.

Israel & Middle East

Iran Oil Tanker Hit by Two Missiles off Saudi Coast

Two missiles caused an explosion on an Iranian oil tanker, originally said to be a terrorist attack.

Anti-Semitism

Merkel’s Gov’t says Iran’s Call to “Wipe Israel off the Map” not Anti-Semitic; just Anti-Israel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government has declared that Iran's call to obliterate the State of Israel is not an expression of antisemitism.

Israel & Middle East

Temporary Silence from Iran has US Military on the Alert

Commander of the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)/5th Fleet Vice Admiral James Malloy voices concerns over Iran’s seeming lack of activity

Israel & Middle East

Harassment and imprisonment: Life as a persecuted Christian in Iran

Dabrina Tamraz grew up as the daughter of a pastor living under the Iranian regime. Alongside church services and bible studies, her childhood memories are tainted by government surveillance, harassment, interrogation, and detention. In an exclusive interview with Al Arabiya English, Tamraz tells the story of life as a persecuted Christian in Iran.

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