Thursday, March 5, 2015

MENA Report ( March 5 , 2015 ) - Iraq / Syria Regional War in Focus - Special emphasis on Iraq ( items on note on battle for Tikrit , tensions between US and ISF , State of play on battle fields ) , Syria ( did John Kerry hint about military intervention - which the Saudis badly want , note this also follows comments from Joint Chiefs indicating ground troops will be needed at some point ) and Turkey ( various items of note) ! Iran Talks in focus , various item on the subject....


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Thursday, March 5, 2015


MENA Report ( March 5 , 2015 ) - Iraq / Syria Regional War in Focus - Emphasis on Iraq , Syria and Turkey ! Iran Talks in focus....


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Obama to Bibi: You Created the Crisis, You Fix It
US Hopes to Turn al-Qaeda in Syria 'Moderate'
US Snubbed as Iran-Backed Forces Attack Tikrit

Iraq DM: We'll Decide on Timing of Mosul Invasion Ourselves

Iran-Led Forces Spur Fears of Sectarian Revenge in Iraq

Iraq's Govt Fights to Win Tikrit From Militants - but Then What?
Joint Chiefs Chair: US Ground Troops 'Eventually' Needed in Syria

Netanyahu Speech Failed: Senators Withdraw Support From Iran Bill

White House Urges Congress Not to Impose More Sanctions on Iran


Kerry Says Demanding Iran's 'Capitulation' Is No Way to Secure Nuclear Deal


US Says Aim Is March 'Understanding' With Iran on Nukes


Nuclear Deal With West 'Very Close', Zarif Says


Iraqi Forces Make Some Progress Near Tikrit; 139 Killed


Rebels Attack Aleppo Security Building, Monitor Says Dozens Killed


Syrian Kurds See Deeper Coordination With US-Led Alliance




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4 minutes ago
The Tikrit Offensive Raises Hard Questions about US Policy



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US jets hit a gathernig of Nusra commanders on Turkish-Syrian border, killing the group's General Military Commander Abu Humam al-Shami.





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military commander Abu Humam al-Shami killed by drone strike







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Shura council memebers Abu Musab al-Palestinian, Abu Omar al-Kurdi, Abu Bara al-Ansari killed by drone strike





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 · 6 hours ago


want to see coalition fighting 'on the ground'




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 · 7 hours ago
: Al-Faisal says agrees with on political solution in







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BREAKING: 'Military pressure' may be needed to oust Assad: Kerry





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Libya says 11 oil fields non-operational after ISIS attacks




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 · 7 hours ago
Replacement of eight ministers in a 'surprise' as it had been widely reported no changes until Parliament:






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Forget about voting on anything before March 24 deadline, House and Senate Democrats warn

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Democrats slam brakes on Iran action

Forget about voting on anything before March 24 deadline, House and Senate Democrats warn.
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'Military pressure' may be needed to oust :
 · 1 hour ago
Syria rebel defeat dashes U.S. hopes against ISIS
 · 1 hour ago
BREAKING: Saudi FM urges coalition to face ISIS challenge 'on the ground'

 · 2 hours ago
Libya says 11 oil fields non-operational after ISIS attacks

 · 2 hours ago
Hollande: Assad not a "credible" partner in fight against ISIS



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Turkey rules out combat mission to help Iraq retake Mosul from ISIS




 · 45 minutes ago
was the first country to help the Kurdistan Region when ISIS attacked, says Turkish Defense Minister...



 

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A map showing tensions between Kurds and Shia militias in the region







 


4 minutes ago
spokesperson ‘not aware’ of PM’s visit





 

6 minutes ago
The leaders of Hazm and Jabhat Thuwwar Suria fled and are now refugees in -
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Jabhat al-Nusra overtakes Hazm in Aleppo countryside

Some “moderate” leaders had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, which questions the West and US’ support to these factions.
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4 minutes ago
FM: We support P5+1efforts to resolve nuclear issue peacefully, prevent militarization of program & enforce strict inspections.





 10 minutes ago
: Al-Faisal: stresses on political process in according to Gulf initiative
 Al Arabiya English
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Egypt's interior minister sacked: Al Ahram

By Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng
Egypt's interior minister sacked: Al Ahram
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15 minutes ago
: FM: Gulf minister reject Houthi coup and constitutional decrees


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Kerry arrives in Saudi Arabia for key talks

By Al Arabiya English @AlArabiya_Eng
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia early Thursday for
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3 hours ago
As war approaches 4 yr mark Staffan de Mistura tells us about UN plan freeze. Says "plan not dead" despite rebel rejection.




 


6 minutes ago
EXCLUSIVE: Iran's foreign minister discusses nuclear negotiations with


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