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• US military brings weapons, equipment to base in Syria's al-Omar oil field: Report Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- In a move to deepen its footprint in Syria, the US military has brought a number of trucks transporting logistic support, equipment and weapons to their base in al-Omar oil field in Syria's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr, a report says.
• US Forces in Syria Reportedly Bring Convoy of Weapons, Equipment to Oil Field in Deir ez-Zor Sputnik 14 Feb 2021 -- Washington maintains its military presence in the Arab Republic despite having neither a UN Security Council mandate, nor an invitation from Damascus to do so. The previous administration of Donald Trump vowed twice to withdraw all troops, but in the end, left a small contingency to "keep the oil".
• US hasn't done enough to 'limit' civilian deaths in Syria, Iraq: Report Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- A report by a US government-funded organization warns that the country should take action to "limit" the civilian death toll from its overseas operations, citing grim figures from Washington's 2014-present military operations in Iraq and Syria.
• Taliban warn NATO against staying in Afghanistan beyond deadline Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- The Taliban militant group has warned NATO forces against seeking a "continuation of war" in Afghanistan beyond the May withdrawal deadline agreed with the United States.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Flag off ceremony of final production batch of LRSAM Missiles India PIB 14 Feb 2021 -- Final production batch of Long Range Surface to Air Missiles (LRSAM), designed and developed by DRDO in collaboration with various industry partnersand integrated by BDL, was flagged off on 14 Feb 2021 at DRDL,APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad in the presence of Dr. G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, DDR&D and Chairman DRDO and Rear Admiral V Rajasekhar, VSM Director, Defence Machine Design Establishment ( DMDE).
• Iran's Army testing smart missile with 300 km range ISNA 14 Feb 2021 -- The Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces announced that the army is testing a smart missile with a range of 300 kilometers.
• Iran test-fires new smart missile with strike range of 300km: Ground Force commander Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force has announced the test-firing of a medium-range smart missile that can fly as far as 300 kilometers (186 miles).
• Iran Tests New Domestically-Made Missile as Defence Minister Praises Tehran's Deterrent Power Sputnik 14 Feb 2021 -- Last year, Iranian Defence Minister Amir Hatami said that Tehran was developing a long-range air-launched cruise missile in the face of tough US sanctions, which he said had failed to stop the Islamic Republic from making significant achievements in the defence industry.
• Iran among world's top missile powers: Defense minister Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- Iran is among top missile powers in the world and is currently in the best state in terms of defense and missile capabilities, the country's defense minister says.
• Iran Counts on Purchasing Arms From Russia to Ensure Regional Security, FM Assistant Says Sputnik 14 Feb 2021 -- Iran hopes it will be able to procure arms from Russia to ensure security in the region, Senior Assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji told Sputnik.
• Iran, Russia to hold 2nd joint naval drills in Indian Ocean: Commander Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- Iran and Russia will soon hold their second naval drills in the northern part of the Indian Ocean in a show of the power of their armed forces, says a high-ranking Iranian military official.
• Iran, Russia to hold second joint naval drill in Indian Ocean: Commander IRNA 14 Feb 2021 -- Deputy Commander of Iran's Army for Coordination Affairs Rear-Admiral Habibollah Sayyari on Sunday announced the joint Iran-Russia naval drill in the northern Indian Ocean in the near future.
• US, South Korea Reportedly Plan to Renew Joint Drills Suspended by Trump to Negotiate With DPRK Sputnik 14 Feb 2021 -- The joint US-South Korea drills, which routinely spark criticism from Pyongyang, were suspended in 2018 to facilitate the historic peace talks between the heads of the DPRK and the US.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

• Dozens killed in clashes between Yemeni forces, Hadi's militiamen in Ma'rib Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- Dozens have been killed in clashes between Yemeni armed forces and militiamen loyal to pro-Saudi former president, Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi as the Yemeni forces and allied fighters from Popular Committees pushed to take control of the northern city of Ma'rib.
• Yemeni forces launch drone strikes against Abha airport in Saudi Arabia: spokesman Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- The spokesman for Yemeni Armed Forces says two fresh drone attacks have been launched on Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport in retaliation for the kingdom's ongoing aggression against the war-torn Arab country.
• Ansarullah: Aggressors not to be safe from strikes if bombings continue Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- A member of Yemen's Supreme Political Council says army forces and their allied fighters from Popular Committees will continue to carry out drone and missile attacks deep inside Saudi Arabia and its regional allies as long as they press ahead with their aggression.
• Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen: Interception, Destruction of (2) Bomb-Laden UAVs Launched by Terrorist, Iran-Backed Houthi Militia Toward Civilians and Civilian Objects in Khamis Mushait SPA 14 Feb 2021 -- Statement by the Official Spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki is issued as follows:
• Saudi-Led Coalition Reportedly Intercepts and Destroys Two Drones Launched by Houthis Sputnik 14 Feb 2021 -- According to the Saudi-led coalition, two explosive drones were launched by the Yemeni militants towards the city of Khamis in the southern part of the kingdom.
• SDF militants 'hand over' to Iraq 100 suspected Daesh terrorists captured in Syria Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- A group of Kurdish forces in northern Syria has handed over 100 captured terrorists from Daesh to Iraqi security officials this week, a source says.
• Iraq's popular groups warn Turkey against new incursion Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- An Iraqi politician says the Turkish army appears to be preparing for an incursion into Sinjar Mountains in northern Iraq near the Syrian border.
• Bangladesh to move thousands of Rohingya refugees to flood-prone island despite outcry Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- Thousands of more Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar who have taken refuge in Bangladesh are now planned to be relocated from crowded camps to a flood-prone island in the Bay of Bengal despite concerns about the risk of storms and floods lashing the site.
• Three Ukrainian Soldiers Killed In Blast In East RFE/RL 14 Feb 2021 -- Ukraine's army says three of its soldiers have been killed by an explosive device in eastern Ukraine, bringing to five the number of troops killed in the region this week, the latest casualties of a six-year conflict with Russia-backed separatists.

News Reports

• Biden says substance of Trump impeachment "not in dispute" despite Senate acquittal People's Daily 14 Feb 2021 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said late Saturday that though most Republican senators voted to acquit former President Donald Trump of inciting insurrection leading to the deadly violence on Capitol on Jan. 6, the "substance of the charge" in the impeachment trial was not in dispute.
• Trump acquittal: Biden calls for vigilance to defend 'fragile democracy' Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- US President Joe Biden has called on Americans to defend democracy after his predecessor Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate, saying "democracy is fragile."
• Senate Acquits Trump in His Second Impeachment Trial VOA 14 Feb 2021 -- The U.S. Senate on Saturday acquitted former President Donald Trump of inciting insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last month after he urged hundreds of his supporters to confront lawmakers as they were certifying that he had lost last November's election to Democrat Joe Biden.
• Trump acquitted in 2nd U.S. Senate impeachment trial People's Daily 14 Feb 2021 -- U.S. Senate voted on Saturday and acquitted former President Donald Trump, concluding his second impeachment trial which is the shortest one in the U.S. history.
• 'Unacceptable' violence, intimidation and harassment in Myanmar – UN chief UN News 14 Feb 2021 -- An increased use of force and the reported deployment of armoured vehicles to major cities throughout Myanmar have sparked the deep concern of UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
• Myanmar junta warns people against hiding activists as protests continue for 9th day Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- Myanmar's military has issued arrest warrants for several anti-coup activists and warned the public against hiding them, as mass protests continue against the military takeover for a ninth consecutive day.
• Shots Fired in Northern Myanmar City Amid Signs of Deeper Crackdown on Protests Radio Free Asia 14 Feb 2021 -- Security forces fired guns to disperse protesters at a power plant in northern Myanmar on Sunday, as tanks and armored vehicles patrolled the streets of the country's largest city and an overnight internet shutdown kicked in after days of nationwide mass protests against the two-week-old military junta.
• Myanmar: Soldiers Fire at Crowds of Protesters VOA 14 Feb 2021 -- Security forces in Myanmar opened fire on protesters Sunday, as demonstrations against military rule in the country enter their second week.
• 'Irritated' West using Navalny to 'contain' Russia: Putin Press TV 14 Feb 2021 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says Western powers are exploiting the case of detained opposition figure Alexei Navalny to "contain" Moscow.
• In Change Of Tactics, Protesters Use Light To Show Support For Navalny RFE/RL 14 Feb 2021 -- Following mass rallies that saw thousands of detentions, supporters of jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny are using light from mobile phones, flashlights, and candles as a new form of protest.
• Hundreds Of Women Rally In Russia In Support Of Political Prisoners RFE/RL 14 Feb 2021 -- Hundreds of women have attended protests in Moscow and St Petersburg on St. Valentine's Day in support of Russian women prosecuted for political reasons.
• Biden's promise to return to JCPOA IRNA 14 Feb 2021 -- Joe Biden, since the time he was a leading democrat candidate for 2020 presidential race, announced returning to international commitments, JCPOA in particular, as his core campaign promise; however, how to fulfill the promise was always a matter of deliberation among experts.
• Revival of JCPOA needs practical steps instead of furor IRNA 14 Feb 2021 -- The European Troika - the European Commission (EC), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) - is expected to comply with its commitments under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and stop making hue and cry over Iranian nuclear activities.
• Leftist-Nationalist Party Set To Win Parliamentary Elections In Kosovo RFE/RL 14 Feb 2021 -- Kosovars have voted in early parliamentary elections that the leftist-nationalist Vetevendosje (Self-Determination) party appeared set to win by a landslide, which could further complicate efforts to resolve the country's decades-long dispute with neighboring Serbia.
• Kosovo Holds Early Parliamentary Election for 120-Seat Legislative Body VOA 14 Feb 2021 -- Kosovo is going to the polls Sunday in an early parliamentary election after the country's Constitutional Court invalidated the vote to confirm the government formed by the Democratic League of Kosovo, or LDK.
• Kyrgyz Activists Rally Against Corruption RFE/RL 14 Feb 2021 -- Hundreds of people have attended a rally in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, to demand that authorities take measures against widespread corruption in the Central Asian country.
• Spain's Catalonia Region Holding General Elections VOA 14 Feb 2021 -- Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia is voting Sunday to elect a new parliament and prime minister, with pro-independent parties aiming to retain control and the Socialist Party of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez hoping to take over leadership of the wealthy region for the first time in a decade.
• Several Deaths From Ebola Reported in Guinea, Health Minister Says Awaiting Final Analysis Sputnik 14 Feb 2021 -- At least three people have died from Ebola in Guinea, the first deaths at the hands of the disease the since 2016, Health Minister Col. Remy Lamah said.