REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

01.05.2020

Libya: UN-recognized forces take control of two fronts

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/libya-un-recognized-forces-take-control-of-two-fronts/1825137

Germany designates Lebanon's Hezbollah as 'terrorist organisation'

https://www.trtworld.com/europe/germany-designates-lebanon-s-hezbollah-as-terrorist-organisation-35891

Taliban step up attacks on Afghan forces since signing U.S. deal: data

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-afghanistan-taliba/taliban-step-up-attacks-on-afghan-forces-since-signing-u-s-deal-data-idUSKBN22D5S7

02.05.2020

Khalifa Haftar is losing ground and lashing out in Libya

https://amp.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2020/05/02/khalifa-haftar-is-losing-ground-and-lashing-out-in-libya

UAE desperate to recruit more mercenaries for Haftar

https://www.yenisafak.com/en/world/uae-desperate-to-recruit-more-mercenaries-for-haftar-3518414

Haftar’s attempt to divide Libya is unacceptable to the people

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200501-haftars-attempt-to-divide-libya-is-unacceptable-to-the-people/

ISIS is on track to double its attacks in Iraq and Syria

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/isis-threat/isis-is-on-track-to-double-its-attacks-in-iraq-and-syria-626617

Sudanese mercenaries deployed in fight against Libyan government

https://www.trtworld.com/africa/sudanese-mercenaries-deployed-in-fight-against-libyan-government-35959

03.05.2020

Turkey calls on UAE to stop hostile stance against Ankara

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200502-turkey-calls-on-uae-to-stop-hostile-stance-against-ankara/

Iran condemns Germany’s blacklisting of Hezbollah

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200502-iran-condemns-germanys-blacklisting-of-hezbollah/

Trump tells Netanyahu to accept complete 'deal of the century'

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200502-trump-tells-netanyahu-to-accept-complete-deal-of-the-century/

2 Indian soldiers killed in border clash

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/2-indian-soldiers-killed-in-border-clash/1827045

04.05.2020

Libyan militia leader signals split with Haftar

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200503-libyan-militia-leader-signals-split-with-haftar/

Russia forced Haftar to declare truce in Libya: Saleh

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200503-russia-forced-haftar-to-declare-truce-in-libya-saleh/

05.05.2020

Syria’s air defense systems repel Israeli missile attack near Aleppo – agency

https://tass.com/world/1152999

Iran: Astana process key step to achieve security and stability in region

https://www.sana.sy/en/?p=190983

The Coronavirus Creates New National Security Problems for America

https://nationalinterest.org/feature/coronavirus-creates-new-national-security-problems-america-150106

Hezbollah leader condemns German ban as ‘submission to America’s will’

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200505-hezbollah-leader-condemns-german-ban-as-submission-to-americas-will/

Trump denies U.S. role in what Venezuela says was 'mercenary' incursion

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-security-trump/trump-says-u-s-government-has-nothing-to-do-with-venezuela-situation-idUSKBN22H1XL

06.05.2020

Israel tells Iran it will continue Syria operations: 'We won't stop before they leave'

https://www.foxnews.com/world/israel-iran-syria-continue-operations?utm_source=feedburner&utm_source=Bundle&utm_medium=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20foxnews%2Fworld%20%28Internal%20-%20World%20Latest%20-%20Text%29&utm_campaign=Bundle

Rouhani Warns of 'Crushing Response' if Arms Embargo Against Iran Extended

https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/202005061079209986-rouhani-warns-of-crushing-response-if-arms-embargo-against-iran-extended/?utm

‘Doctor diplomacy’: Cuba seeks to make its mark in Europe amid Covid-19 crisis

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/06/doctor-diplomacy-cuba-seeks-to-make-its-mark-in-europe-amid-covid-19-crisis

07.05.2020

Up to 1,200 deployed in Libya by Russian military group: U.N. report

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-sanctions-idUSKBN22I2XW

Libya calls for probe of Operation IRINI

https://www.yenisafak.com/en/world/libya-calls-for-probe-of-operation-irini-3518851

Israel demands major changes in UN peacekeeping in Lebanon, talks of Hezbollah

https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/5/7/israel-demands-major-changes-in-un-peacekeeping-in-lebanon

Iran: Trump will regret withdrawing from nuclear deal

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200507-iran-trump-will-regret-withdrawing-from-nuclear-deal/

Turkey recruited 11 thousand Syrian mercenaries for the war in Libya

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/05/07/turkey-recruited-11-thousand-syrian-mercenaries-for-the-war-in-libya/

Trump calls for arms control with Russia and China in Putin call

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia/trump-stresses-desire-for-arms-control-with-russia-china-in-putin-call-idUSKBN22J2GT?il=0

U.S. says Russia is working with Syria's Assad to move militia to Libya

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-usa-syria/u-s-says-does-not-support-haftars-military-action-against-libyas-tripoli-idUSKBN22J301

08.05.2020

US Reportedly Withdrawing Patriot Missiles From Middle East

https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/202005081079238026-us-reportedly-withdrawing-patriot-missiles-from-middle-east/

Yemen: Top Houthi leader killed amid fierce battles

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/yemen-top-houthi-leader-killed-amid-fierce-battles/1833253

ISIS CAPTURED NIGERIAN ARMY BASE IN DIFFA CAPTURING LOTS OF WEAPONS AND VEHICLES (MAP, VIDEO)

https://southfront.org/isis-captured-nigerian-army-base-in-diffa-capturing-lots-of-weapons-and-vehicles-map-video/

Turkey activates certain elements of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems

https://tass.com/defense/1154327

Report: Child soldiers deployed to Libya by Turkish-backed Syrian National Army

https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/child-soldiers-libya-syria-national-army-turkey.html

09.05.2020

Israel Concerned About Potential Withdrawal of US Forces from Sinai

https://english.aawsat.com//home/article/2274861/israel-concerned-about-potential-withdrawal-us-forces-sinai

The air defense of Venezuela shot down an unknown plane

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/05/09/the-air-defense-of-venezuela-shot-down-an-unknown-plane/

US sets up new military base in Syria’s oil-rich Dayr al-Zawr: Report

https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2020/05/09/624942/US-Syria-base-Dayr-al-Zawr

SYRIAN ARMY CAPTURES FIELD COMMANDERS OF TURKISH-BACKED FACTION IN SOUTHEAST IDLIB

https://southfront.org/syrian-army-captures-field-commanders-of-turkish-backed-faction-in-southeast-idlib/

greek general to nato there will be an accident if turkey continues its action

https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/05/08/greek-general-to-nato-there-will-be-an-accident-if-turkey-continues-its-action/

10.05.2020

Trump's Ambassador to Israel Says US Ready to Recognise Israeli Sovereignty Over 30% of West Bank

https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/202005091079257623-US-recognise-Israeli-annexation/?utm_campaign

Houthis urge EU to act on political solution in Yemen

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/houthis-urge-eu-to-act-on-political-solution-in-yemen/1835321

Iraq PM: Iraq to review strategic agreement with US

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200510-iraq-pm-iraq-to-review-strategic-agreement-with-us/

Turkey Will Deem LNA Forces ‘Legitimate Targets’ if Attacks Against Its Interests Continue

https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/202005101079263501-turkey-will-deem-lna-forces-legitimate-targets/?utm_campaign

11.05.2020

Europe doesn’t know what to do with Turkish arms smuggling to Libya

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/05/11/europe-doesnt-know-what-to-do-with-turkish-arms-smuggling-to-libya/

Iran Is Losing Its Grip in Iraq

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-05-10/new-iraqi-prime-minister-shows-that-iran-losing-its-grip-in-iraq

EU ‘could impose sanctions’ over Israel’s annexation plan

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200511-eu-could-impose-sanctions-over-israels-annexation-plan/

Egypt, UAE, France, Greece and Cyprus condemn Turkey's actions in Libya, Cyprus

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1673176/middle-east

ISIS launches heavy attack against Syrian Army troops in east Syria

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/isis-launches-heavy-attack-against-syrian-army-troops-in-east-syria/

Our Troops Were There to Keep The Peace', China Says After Border Clash With India

https://sputniknews.com/india/202005111079270095-our-troops-were-there-to-keep-the-peace-china-says-after-border-clash-with-india/

12.05.2020

US Navy warns China against 'bullying' others in S China Sea amid rising tensions

https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2020/05/10/625003/US-Navy-warships-China-South-China-Sea-Adm.-John-Aquilino

Yemen govt says separatists refuse to de-escalate situation in South

https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/yemen-govt-says-separatists-refuse-to-de-escalate-situation-in-south-36242?utm_source=other&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign

Libyan Army says main Turkish military base is legitimate target

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/libyan-army-says-main-turkish-military-base-is-legitimate-target/

Turkey says UAE spreading chaos in Middle Eas

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200512-turkey-says-uae-spreading-chaos-in-middle-east/

13.05.2020

Lebanon asks western countries to stop Israeli breaches of airspace

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/lebanon-asks-western-countries-to-stop-israeli-breaches-of-airspace-627832

Turkey targets US-backed Syrian Kurdish peace talks

https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/05/turkey-target-syria-kurdish-peace-talks.html

Hamas talks on prisoner swap with Israel ‘ebb and flow’

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200511-hamas-talks-on-prisoner-swap-with-israel-ebb-and-flow/

Hezbollah leader says Israel turns attention to hitting missile-making sites in Syria

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-hezbollah/hezbollah-leader-says-israel-turns-attention-to-hitting-missile-making-sites-in-syria-idUSKBN22P2H3

14.05.2020

Russia conducting its own chemical weapons investigation in Syria

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/russia-conducting-its-own-chemical-weapons-investigation-in-syria/

Libyan Army scores big advance southwest of Tripoli

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/libyan-army-scores-big-advance-southwest-of-tripoli/

China may sanction US officials for virus probe: Report

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/china-may-sanction-us-officials-for-virus-probe-report/1840386

15.05.2020

Libya’s GNA destroys arms, facilities, planes of Haftar militias

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/libyas-gna-destroys-arms-facilities-planes-of-haftar-militias/news?utm_campaign

Sources: US troop reinforcements arrive to secure oil region in Syria

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200515-sources-us-troop-reinforcements-arrive-to-secure-oil-region-in-syria/

UN: UAE sent mercenaries to help Haftar in Libya

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200515-un-uae-sent-mercenaries-to-help-haftar-in-libya/

China says US sanctions against Iran to destabilize Mideast

https://en.irna.ir/news/83788502/China-says-US-sanctions-against-Iran-to-destabilize-Mideast