Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, North-Africa, Turkey, Middleeast, World-NewsLet us know how you like this brief in the comments below. According to preliminary reports, the Syrian military activated their air defenses after “hostile missiles” targeted this key installation in eastern Homs. No casualties have been reported and no attack has been confirmed by the Iraqi security forces as of yet. The call for the massive protest comes just a week after the Iraqi Parliament voted in favor of all foreign forces leaving Iraq. The Turkish President vowed to step in and confront the Syrian Armed Forces if they do not take his threat seriously.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 15, 2020 21:56 UTC