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• Iraqi resistance targets three US bases in Syria, Iraq in solidarity with Gaza Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Iraqi resistance forces target three US-occupied military bases in Syria and neighboring Iraq in retaliation for Washington's support for the bloody Israeli onslaught against the Gaza Strip.
• Iraqi resistance pounds US-occupied bases in Syria IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has targeted US-occupied military bases in neighboring Syria in retaliation for Washington's role in the Zionist regime's war on Gaza.
• Islamic resistance group Nujaba of Iraq retaliates for assassination of group's deputy IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- In the first military action in revenge for the martyrdom of this group's deputy at the hands of Centcom terrorists, the al-Nujaba movement targeted 4 US military bases in Iraq and Syria.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Medical Care DoD 06 Jan 2024
• Joint Statement on the Trilateral United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Indo-Pacific Dialogue US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2024 -- The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the Trilateral United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Indo-Pacific Dialogue.
• Russian Nuclear Agency Proposes Defense Initiatives to President Putin Sputnik 06 Jan 2024 -- In addition to its defense work, the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom is developing a number of defense initiatives that have been presented to President Vladimir Putin, the agency's head Alexey Likhachev said Saturday.
• Zelenskyy Vows to Increase Domestic Production of Weapons VOA 06 Jan 2024 -- A deadly Russian missile strike hit the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk on Saturday, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Donetsk, the governor of the Ukrainian-held part of the region, Vadym Filashkin, wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
• US Will Soon Be Unable to Deliver Missiles for Patriot Systems to Ukraine Sputnik 06 Jan 2024 -- On Tuesday, The Telegraph newspaper reported that Ukrainian air defense systems would not be able to repel all Russian attacks this winter due to a shortage of interceptor missiles, including for the Patriot air defense systems.
• Denmark's Shipment of First F-16s to Ukraine Delayed for Q2 2024 Sputnik 06 Jan 2024 -- The delivery of Denmark's first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine has been delayed for up to six months, the Danish Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
• Indian Navy Rescues Commercial Ship in Arabian Sea After Hijack Attempt VOA 06 Jan 2024 -- India said Friday night it had evacuated 21 crew members, including 15 Indians, from a commercial ship in the North Arabian Sea that had been targeted by hijackers.
• Iran boosting drone power in response to threats: Comdr. IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force says the Islamic Republic is boosting its drone power in response to potential threats.
• Iran boosting drone power proportionate to potential threats: Cmdr. Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic is boosting its drone capabilities to be able to respond to potential threats in kind.
• Iran sees no limits to expanding its naval power: IRGC chief Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Commander of Iran's elite military force, the IRGC, says the country sees no limits to efforts to expand its naval power amid growing maritime tensions in the region caused by the conflict in Palestine.
• IRGC adds Abu Mahdi Muhandis warship, 100 fast-attack crafts to naval fleet Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has taken delivery of a range of domestically-designed and manufactured military equipment, including Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis warship that features sophisticated radar-evading technologies, and 100 fast-attack crafts.
• Abu-Mahdi warship can cruise 2,000 nautical miles IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Naval Force Commander Commodore Alireza Tangsiri has said that Abu-Mahdi al-Muhandis warship can cruise for 2,000 nautical miles by evading the enemy's radar detection.
• IRGC chief hails combat capabilities of Abu Mahdi warship IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Saturday that the combat patrol warship Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis can fight on its own and has all the components required for succeeding in battles.
• IRGC Naval Force adds new strategic equipment to its fleet IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (the IRGC) has added new strategic equipment to its naval fleet in a bid to boost its defensive and offensive power.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2024
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Algerian Foreign Minister Attaf US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish President Erdogan US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2024
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 06 Jan 2024

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Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood

• Statement by PM Netanyahu Israel Defense Forces 06 Jan 2024
• Israeli minister calls for 'more painful ways than death' for Palestinians Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- A far-right Israeli minister has called upon the regime led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to work out "ways for Gazans that are more painful than death" to break their morale and defeat them as the US military did with Japan.
• Jan. 5: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation Press TV 06 Jan 2024
• Israel Says Hamas' 'Military Framework' Dismantled in Northern Gaza VOA 06 Jan 2024 -- Israeli forces have completed dismantling Hamas' "military framework" in northern Gaza, killing about 8,000 militants in that area and seizing tens of thousands of weapons and millions of documents there, a military spokesperson said Saturday.
• UNICEF warns Gaza children extremely traumatized, chronically underfed Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations children's agency has warned that the children trapped in the Gaza Strip are chronically underfed and extremely traumatized due to the Israeli regime's months-long genocidal war on the besieged Palestinian territory.
• Blinken Visits Middle East as Risk of Broader Conflict Grows VOA 06 Jan 2024 -- Turkey is prepared to use its influence with critical countries in the Middle East to de-escalate and prevent the Gaza conflict from spreading, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters late Saturday, after he held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a strong critic of Israel's military actions in Gaza.
• Israel will eventually collapse despite arrogant powers' support, says President Raeisi Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Israeli regime will definitely disappear despite all the unconditional supports it receives from global arrogant powers.
• Indonesia condemns Zionist plan for forced migration of Gazan people IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Indonesia has condemned a plan by two Zionist ministers for forced migration of Gazan people, urging the need for preventing such proposals.
• Indonesia raps Israel's controversial plan for forced relocation of Gazans Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Indonesia has called on the international community to take immediate action against Israel's controversial plan for forced relocation of the population of the Gaza Strip, who have been under the regime's constant siege and bombardment for 92 days.
• Rwanda, Congo deny claims of talking with Israel to take in displaced Gazans Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Rwanda, Congo and Chad have refuted claims that they have engaged in any discussions with Israel concerning the potential acceptance of Palestinians displaced from the war-torn Gaza Strip.
• Turkish Foreign Minister Calls For Ceasefire in Gaza During Talks With Blinken - Source Sputnik 06 Jan 2024 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday, a diplomatic source has told Sputnik.
• Hezbollah says 5 fighters martyred in Israeli attacks IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The Lebanese Resistance Movement, Hezbollah, has announced the martyrdom of five of its members in Israeli regime attacks.
• Hezbollah launches fresh attacks on Israeli regime targets IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement says it has targeted an Israeli military base in northern occupied Palestine in a fresh retaliatory strike against the Zionist regime.
• Hezbollah delivers first response to assassination of Martyr Arouri IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Lebanon's resistance movement, Hezbollah, has carried out its first response to the assassination of Saleh al-Arouri, a senior leader of Hamas, who was martyred in an Israeli attack on southern Beirut.
• Hezbollah: Resistance carried out 670 operations against Israel ISNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah speaks during the memorial service of top Hezbollah official Mohammad Yaghi and pledges a response to the Israeli violations of Lebanon's sovereignty.
• Israeli settlers fear new war with Hezbollah: WaPo ISNA 06 Jan 2024 -- "This is not an official war zone. Yet explosions from Israeli artillery and Hezbollah missiles echo across the rock-strewn mountains nearly every day," the report read.
• Hezbollah pounds Israeli aerial surveillance base with 62 missiles Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance group says it has hit an Israeli aerial surveillance base with scores of missiles in its first response to Tel Aviv's assassination of a deputy political leader of Hamas.
• Lebanon's Islamic Group vows revenge for al-Arouri assassination IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Group of Lebanon has warned the Zionist regime that it would take revenge for the blood of martyr Saleh al-Arouri and his companions.
• Any escalation in southern Lebanon to result in regional explosion: PM Mikati Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has warned that any escalation in southern Lebanon will lead to a "comprehensive explosion" in the region, as exchanges of fire between the Hezbollah resistance movement and Israel continue.
• Yemeni Parliament: US responsible for Red Sea militarization IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The Yemeni Parliament has emphasized that Washington and its allies are responsible for the militarization of the Red Sea, while the Yemeni military stresses the safety of maritime traffic in the region.
• Yemen to continue military operation for supporting Palestinians: Al-Bukhaiti ISNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The member of the Political Bureau of the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement, Mohammad al-Bukhaiti, pointed out that Yemen is now playing a regional and global role due to the misguided policies of the United States.
• Two Israeli tankers targeted by 'unidentified' drones off Maldives Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Two oil tankers belonging to Israel have reportedly been targeted by "unidentified drones" in the west and northwest of the Indian Ocean's archipelagic country of Maldives.

Other Conflicts

• Bomb Hits Minibus in Kabul, Killing 2 Afghan Civilians VOA 06 Jan 2024 -- A bomb blast ripped through a minibus in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, Saturday evening, killing at least two civilians and wounding 14 others.
• Sudan's Burhan rejects 'reconciliation' with paramilitary RSF Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Sudan's army general and de-facto ruler of Sudan, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has turned down the latest reconciliation efforts with his rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), pledging to carry on a nine-month war with the RSF.
• Cyprus: Joint Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner Elisa Ferreira on the appointment by the UN Secretary General of new Personal Envoy on Cyprus European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 Jan 2024 -- The European Union welcomes the nomination of María Ángela Holguín Cuellar, former Foreign Minister of Colombia, as new UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy on Cyprus.
• Spain Joins Other Schengen Zone Countries In Recognizing Passports Issued By Kosovo RFE/RL 06 Jan 2024 -- Kosovo's deputy prime minister on January 6 welcomed a decision by Spain to recognize Kosovar passports five days after citizens of Kosovo were granted visa-free travel within the European Union's Schengen zone.

News Reports

• Foreign organizations found exploiting aviation enthusiasts to collect sensitive flight data in China: Ministry of State Security Global Times 06 Jan 2024 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Saturday disclosed that multiple foreign organizations are using the lure of providing free equipment and sharing aviation information to attract "volunteers" among domestic aviation enthusiasts to illegally collect and transmit flight data of Chinese aircraft to foreign countries.
• China, US should take San Francisco summit as new starting point to implement consensus: top diplomat Global Times 06 Jan 2024 -- China has no intention to replace or surpass anyone, nor does it seek hegemony, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said while attending a reception for the 45th anniversary of China-US diplomatic relations held in Beijing on Friday. Both China and the US should take the top leaders' summit in San Francisco as a new starting point and follow the path of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation to interact, truly implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, said Wang.
• Standing Committee of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee hears reports of five leading Party members groups and Secretariat People's Daily 06 Jan 2024 -- On Jan. 4, the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a day-long meeting. The meeting heard work reports from the leading Party members groups of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the State Council, the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the Supreme People's Court, and the Supreme People's Procuratorate. The meeting also listened to a work report from the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered an important speech.
• China Focus: China resolute in zero-tolerance anti-corruption battle People's Daily 06 Jan 2024 -- A year ago, the second plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) highlighted the Party's determination to win the long and arduous fight against corruption, pledging "more forceful action to both prevent new cases and root out existing ones."
• Former deputy general manager of China Taiping Insurance expelled from CPC, public office People's Daily 06 Jan 2024 -- Xiao Xing, a former deputy general manager of state-owned China Taiping Insurance Holdings Company Limited, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office over severe violations of discipline and law.
• Former vice president of China Development Bank expelled from CPC People's Daily 06 Jan 2024 -- Wang Yongsheng, a former vice president of China Development Bank, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) over serious violations of Party discipline and laws, the top anti-graft body announced Friday.
• Former senior Xizang political advisor expelled from CPC, public office People's Daily 06 Jan 2024 -- Jiang Jie, former vice chairman of the Xizang Autonomous Regional Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and dismissed from public office over serious violations of discipline and law.
• China steps up financial support for housing rental market Global Times 06 Jan 2024 -- China's central bank and top financial regulator on Friday issued a guideline on stepping up financial support for the housing rental market, vowing to offer more innovative credit products and services for housing rentals and to expand financing channels for the housing rental market.
• DPP's Lai vows to bring Taiwan forward, denounces dependence on China CNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential nominee Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Saturday he would "lead Taiwan forward steadily," criticizing his opponents' alleged endorsement of increased dependence on China.
• KMT calls on Ko supporters to vote strategically and prevent DPP presidency CNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate and New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) returned to the city on Saturday as part of his campaign trail, urging Taiwan People's Party supporters to vote for him and prevent the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) from retaining power.
• Taiwan's continued progress hinges on DPP legislative majority: Lai CNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德), the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) 2024 presidential candidate, urged supporters Friday to ensure that the party maintains its legislative majority, saying that is crucial to Taiwan's continued development.
• TPP expels independent legislative candidate over alleged China funding CNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) on Saturday expelled independent legislative candidate Ma Chih-wei (馬治薇) after she was detained on suspicion of having received campaign funding from China.
• Reunification Alliance Party officials detained over China trip case CNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Two officials from the Reunification Alliance Party have been detained on suspicion of breaching election interference rules by organizing trips to China at the request of the Chinese government, Pingtung District Prosecutors Office said on Saturday.
• 'No Real Relations': Georgia Pivots Toward China As Taiwan Readies For Crucial Vote RFE/RL 06 Jan 2024 -- With China applying economic and military pressure in the lead-up to Taiwan's elections, Beijing's policy toward the island nation is again in the spotlight and being closely watched by the United States and Europe.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jan. 6, 2023 ROC MND 06 Jan 2024
• Defense ministry urges public not to be influenced by Chinese balloons CNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Saturday urged the public not to be influenced by "gray zone" tactics after an uptick in Chinese balloons detected floating over Taiwan.
• Taiwan accuses China of gray zone tactics by flying balloons Radio Free Asia 06 Jan 2024 -- After Taiwan spotted Chinese balloons flying over its main island, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) in Taipei accused Beijing of conducting 'cognitive warfare' against Taiwanese people just days before the general election.
• Taiwanese Troops Detect 13 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 Vessels, 2 Balloons Near Island Sputnik 06 Jan 2024 -- The Taiwanese armed forces have detected 13 Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and two balloons near the island nation over the past day, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Message of Sympathy to Iranian President KCNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of sympathy to Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on January 5.
• Sources reject reports about decline in Iran's oil exports to China IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Different sources have rejected reports according to which Iran has declined oil exports to China, demanding higher prices.
• Number of foreign nationals killed in Kerman blasts rises to 13 IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The number of foreign nationals who have been killed in two latest suicide attacks in Iran's southeastern province of Kerman, reached 13.
• Iran: Nationality of one of terrorists determined/ 11 backup members arrested in 6 provinces IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry issued the first notice regarding the Wednesday terrorist attacks in Kerman.
• Iran arrests a number of suspects linked to Kerman terrorist blasts ISNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has announced the arrest of a number of suspects in connection with the terrorist bomb attacks of January 3 in the city of Kerman, where over 80 people were killed.
• Iran holds mass funeral, vows to find terrorists 'wherever they are' ISNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Iranians held a mass funeral for the victims of twin terrorist bombings in Kerman with a top Iranian military commander pledging to find the terrorists behind the attack "wherever they are."
• Iran urges international efforts for effective, practical prevention of terrorism Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister has called for more efforts by the international community to counter terrorism in all its forms.
• Iran Says Several Suspects Detained Over Suicide Bombings As Country Mourns Victims RFE/RL 06 Jan 2024 -- Several suspects have been detained in Iran in connection with the Islamic State-claimed deadly suicide bombings this week that killed at least 91 people during commemorations for a former Iranian commander as President Ebrahim Raisi joined mourners on January 5 for the funerals of some of the victims.
• New G7 President Italy to Push Africa Partnerships, Not Aid, Meloni Says VOA 06 Jan 2024 -- As Italy assumes the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven leading industrial nations, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week that a focus on developing strategic partnerships with Africa, rather than providing aid, will be key during its one-year tenure.
• Lebanon: Press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell after his meeting with Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Abdallah Bou Habib European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 Jan 2024
• Turkmenistan Invites UAE Companies to Conduct Joint Gas Field Development Sputnik 06 Jan 2024 -- Turkmenistan's former president and incumbent upper house chairman, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, has paid a visit to the UAE and invited the country's companies to jointly develop gas fields and build pipelines in the Central Asian nation, the Neytralny Turkmenistan state-run newspaper reported on Saturday.
• Bangladesh Election Unlikely to Resolve Political Turmoil VOA 06 Jan 2024 -- Bangladesh holds parliamentary elections on Sunday, but opposition parties won't participate, as they say the election won't be fair with the current ruling party staying in power ahead of the vote.