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• Coalition Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 43 strikes consisting of 47 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
• Coalition Partner Force Mounts ISIS Clearing Operation in Eastern Syria AFPS 09 Sep 2017 -- Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve welcomes today's announcement by the Syrian Arab Coalition of the commencement of their offensive to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in the Khabur River Valley, dubbed "Operation Jazeera Storm," north of Dayr Az Zawr in eastern Syria.
• DoD Continues Caribbean, Florida Hurricane Response Operations AFPS 09 Sep 2017 -- The Defense Department continues its response to "significant" levels of destruction throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands and other Caribbean locales, while posturing forces to support the response to Hurricane Irma in Florida, DoD spokesman Army Lt. Col. Jamie Davis said today in a statement.
• USS Iwo Jima, USS New York, USS San Jacinto Poised to Support Irma Relief Efforts NNS 09 Sep 2017 -- The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) departed Naval Station Norfolk Sept. 8 to support possible humanitarian relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Strengthening U.S. and Singapore partnership during Tiger Balm 2017 Army News 09 Sep 2017 -- Soldiers with the Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), U.S. Army Pacific, 25th Infantry Division and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) participated in exercise Tiger Balm 2017 at Mandai Hill Camp (MHC) from July 17-27, 2017.
• World at its most dangerous point in generation: NATO head Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- The NATO chief says the world is currently at its most dangerous point in a generation, citing 'threats' by Russia and the North Korean weapons program to support his remarks, without touching on the US-led Western military alliance's role in global conflict zones.
• Lithuania proposes creation of 'military Schengen' Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- Lithuania has proposed the creation of a "military Schengen" zone within the European Union (EU), where defense cooperation among member states would be increased.
• Russia's Black Sea Fleet Test Fires Utes Coastal Missile System Sputnik 09 Sep 2017 -- Russia's Black Sea fleet said Saturday it tested its Utes coastal missile system, firing two cruise missiles in "the interests of a surface action group."
• US approves $3.8-billion arms sales to Bahrain amid its crackdown on dissent: Report Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- The US has reportedly approved arms sales worth over $3.8 billion to Bahrain as the ruling Al Khalifah regime continues its heavy-handed crackdown on dissent in the small Persian Gulf island country.
• US Approves Big Bahrain Arms Deal Including F-16 Aircraft, TOW Missiles Sputnik 09 Sep 2017 -- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said that Pentagon approved more than $3.8 billion in military sales to the government of Bahrain, which includes F-16 aircraft upgrades, TOW missiles and patrol boats.
• Japan conducts air exercise with US over East China Sea Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- The Japanese military has conducted a joint aerial combat drill with the United States over the East China Sea amid escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
• Hurricane Irma: UK government actions update, 10 September 2017 UK MOD 09 Sep 2017 -- The UK is continuing to step up its military support to the Caribbean Islands left devastated by Hurricane Irma.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

• Syrian army, allies break Daesh siege on Dayr al-Zawr air base Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- Syrian army soldiers, backed by allied fighters from popular defense groups, have managed to break a nearly three-year siege imposed by Daesh Takfiri terrorists on a strategic airbase in the eastern city of Dayr al-Zawr as they continue to make substantial gains against the extremists.
• US-backed militants eye Syria city amid govt. advances Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- A coalition of US-backed Kurdish and Arab militants has launched an offensive against Daesh-held areas in Syria's Dayr al-Zawr Province amid decisive government victories in the area, raising the prospect of a confrontation with Syrian army forces.
• Syrian forces flush Daesh terrorists from town near Dayr al-Zawr Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- Syrian army forces, backed by allied fighters from popular defense groups, have established control over al-Shoula town near the eastern city of Dayr al-Zawr, whose nearly three-year-long siege, imposed by Daesh Takfiri terrorists, has recently been broken by government forces.
• U.S.-Backed Fighters, Syrian Army Advance Against IS In Eastern Syria RFE/RL 09 Sep 2017 -- U.S.-backed fighters and the Syrian government forces have advanced in separate offensives against the extremist Islamic State (IS) group in the province of Deir al-Zour in eastern Syria, piling pressure on shrinking territory IS still holds in oil-rich areas near the Iraqi border.
• US Warplanes Stop Shadowing Daesh Convoy at Russia's Request Sputnik 09 Sep 2017 -- Following a request by the Kremlin, US military assets have stopped shadowing a Daesh convoy stuck behind lines of advancing Syrian army troops.
• Syrian Army Breaks Daesh Blockade of Airbase in Deir ez-Zor Sputnik 09 Sep 2017 -- The Syrian armed forces broke the siege of an airbase in the city of Deir ez-Zor, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Saturday, saying that the clashes continue.
• Deir Ez-Zor, Syria to Be Liberated From Terrorists in Coming Days – Army General Sputnik 09 Sep 2017 -- The commander of the operation in the region said that the Syrian city of Deir Ez-Zor will be liberated from Daesh terror group militants in the coming days.
• Iraqi army soldiers, allies kill 14 Daesh bombers in Diyala Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi army troops, backed by allied fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units, have launched a counter-terrorism operation to hunt down Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the country's eastern province of Diyala, killing more than a dozen extremists in the process.
• Security forces kill almost 100 PKK terrorist in southeast Turkey Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- Turkish troops have killed almost 100 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) during operations in the country's southeast regions.
• Turkish Armed Forces Kill Nearly 100 PKK Militants Within Last Two Weeks Sputnik 09 Sep 2017 -- Turkish forces have eliminated roughly 100 members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party in the last two weeks in the country's southeastern provinces, the Turkish General Staff said Saturday.
• U.S. State Department Expresses Concern Over Plight of Rohingya Refugees RFE/RL 09 Sep 2017 -- The U.S. State Department has expressed concern over the plight of the tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who have crossed into Bangladesh since fresh violence erupted in neighboring Burma late last month.
• Bangladesh Hosting of Rohingya US Dept. of State 09 Sep 2017 -- "We are very concerned by the United Nations announcement on September 8 that an estimated 270,000 Rohingya have arrived in Bangladesh since August 25 following allegations of serious human rights abuses in Burma's Rakhine State, including violent attacks and mass burnings of villages."
• Rohingya Insurgents Call for Humanitarian Cease-fire VOA 09 Sep 2017 -- Rohingya insurgents in Myanmar have called for a monthlong cease-fire starting Sunday in order to allow humanitarian aid to reach those affected by the conflict.
• Situation in Donbass far From Sustainable Peace – Ukrainian President Sputnik 09 Sep 2017 -- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said that there is still a long way to go to establish sustainable peace in Ukraine's Donbass region despite all efforts made by Ukrainian diplomats to settle the issue by political and diplomatic means.
• Rising Ethnic Tensions in CAR Fuel Fears of Spike in Violence VOA 09 Sep 2017 -- The head of United Nations peacekeeping says rising ethnic tensions in Central African Republic are likely to spur greater conflict between the Muslim and Christian communities unless action is taken to defuse the situation.
• Philippines won't let Daesh flee in exchange for hostages: Duterte Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says the country will not allow Daesh Takfiri terrorists to escape the country's southern city of Marawi in return for release of dozens of hostages they hold.

News Reports

• Phone Call Between Saudi Crown Prince, Qatar's Emir Sparks Media Row VOA 09 Sep 2017 -- Saudi Arabia says it has suspended dialogue with Qatar to resolve an ongoing conflict with its Gulf neighbors, following a fresh row over a phone conversation between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. Saudi Arabia claims the Qatari News Agency misrepresented the substance of the call.
• Saudi 'suspends' planned talks with Qatar minutes after rulers' contact Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- Saudi Arabia has suspended plans to hold talks with Qatar on how to resolve the ongoing crisis between Doha and four Arab states minutes after the Saudi crown prince and the Qatari ruler discussed the planned negotiations during a phone call.
• Trump Urges Gulf Arab States To Settle Disputes And Unite Against Iran RFE/RL 09 Sep 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on September 8 urged Saudi Arabia and other Arab states to resolve their differences with Qatar and present a united front against Iran, the White House said.
• France must scrap own nuclear arsenal instead of criticizing Pyongyang: North Korea Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- A senior North Korean official has lashed out at France over its criticism of Pyongyang's atomic program, urging Paris to scrap its own nuclear arsenal.
• US formally requests UNSC vote on N Korea sanctions Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- The United States has formally requested the United Nations Security Council to vote on a draft resolution for the new sanctions against North Korea over its sixth and largest nuclear test.
• U.S. Demands UN Vote On North Korea Sanctions Despite Russian, Chinese Resistance RFE/RL 09 Sep 2017 -- The United States on September 8 formally requested a vote of the United Nations Security Council on a U.S. resolution to impose severe new economic sanctions on North Korea over its latest nuclear test, despite resistance from China and Russia.
• Russia Holds Elections For Governors, Local Legislatures RFE/RL 09 Sep 2017 -- People across Russia go to the polls on September 10 to elect local and regional councils and governors in the last major voting before a presidential election in March.
• Kosovo Parliament Approves PM Haradinaj, Cabinet RFE/RL 09 Sep 2017 -- The parliament of Kosovo has approved Ramush Haradinaj, the leader of the center-right Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) and a former guerrilla fighter, as the Balkan country's new prime minister.