NEW: Iran, facing the collapse of its “Axis of Resistance” in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria, is preparing to deploy troops to Armenia to secure its northern borders according to Azerbaijan-based @caliber_az_official.

Iran views the growing EU, US, and NATO presence in Armenia, now seen as a Western outpost, as a threat.

In contrast, Azerbaijan maintains an independent foreign policy, with no foreign military presence that could threaten Iran.

President Ilham Aliyev stressed to Iran’s National Security Council Secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian on January 8 that regional issues should be resolved by regional states, rejecting outside interference.

Ahmadian later warned Armenia’s Pashinyan administration, demanding the cancellation of NATO and EU cooperation.

If Armenia complies, military cooperation with Iran may follow, including troop deployments.

Armenia, lacking peace with Azerbaijan and strained ties with Türkiye, now faces a pivotal decision.

Russia is now focusing on Libya after the fall of Assad in Syria. Moscow is sending troops and advanced weaponry, such as S-300 and S-400 systems, to support Haftar in eastern Libya.

Experts believe Russia is seeking to maintain its influence in Africa, particularly the Sahel, and to disrupt Western interests. Concerns over Russia's growing presence in Libya have been voiced by NATO and the EU, as Moscow faces increased competition from Turkey, Egypt and the UAE.

Libya's complex politics and visibility, making it harder to operate covertly as it did in Syria. Nevertheless, Moscow is determined to find a new way to protect its interests in the region.

Source: Al Monitor

Lotfollah Dezhkam, the Friday prayer leader of Iran's Shiraz:

We will turn the White House into a Hosseiniyah, and the godless U.S. leaders can be sure this promise will come true.

Trump, like Carter, will die, taking his wish to harm our system to the grave.

Unknown individuals broke into a U.S. Army warehouse in California, stealing three Humvees, 18 bayonets, and machine gun equipment.

Dutch investigations revealed that Syrian activist Mazen al-Hamada, a refugee in the Netherlands and outspoken critic of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, was lured back to Syria by a spy posing as a refugee.

The spy, Majed A, promised him safety but collaborated with Syrian intelligence to deceive anti-regime refugees under the guise of reconciliation.

Hamada, previously tortured in Sednaya prison after a 2012 arrest, fled to the Netherlands and became a vocal activist.

Despite warnings, he returned to Syria in 2020, was re-arrested, and later found dead in a military hospital in December 2024.

Source: MEE

Zelensky:

This task was not easy, usually Russians and other North Korean soldiers finish off their wounded and do everything to prevent evidence of the participation of another state in the war against Ukraine.

Footage of Ukrainian forces capturing North Korean soldiers.

United States has increased the reward for capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to $25 Million.

Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati met with Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus.

This is the first visit of a Lebanese PM to Damascus since 2010.

Sudanese Army and allied forces entered the RSF-occupied city of Wad Madani. After advancing for several days, the army troops captured the capital of Jazirah state.

People of Wad Madani are celebrating the Sudanese Army's entry into the city.

Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa:

If it were up to me, I would fully open the borders with Lebanon because the Syrian and Lebanese people are one.

Danish authorities contacted Trump's team, expressing readiness to strengthen the US military presence in Greenland so that Trump does not lay claim to the island.

Source: Axios