Plenty going on today and in the coming days.
âA summary of military positions:
Russian warships located off the coast of Syria – thru have declared the area dangerous for swimming.
Arab media reporting that the Patriot missile defense system had been deployed near Haifa.
PM Theresa May has authorized the Royal Air Force to take part in US-led airstrikes in Syria.
Sky News reporting that the French are preparing their “Raphael” fighter jets for use in Syria.
Yesterday, Russia moved their helicopters from the T4 base – which was bombed by the Israelis earlier in the week – to a base near Hamimim.
Vladimir Putin has asked Netanyahu to no threaten Syria’s stability. Netanyahu responded saying that Israel will not allow Iran to entrench themselves in Syria.
During the day, Netanyahu had meetings with the IDF Chief of Staff and senior security officials.
4 American warships, armed with ballistic missiles, are on their way to join the 6 already stationed in the Mediterranean.
Russian military transport planes have taken off from Damascus airport. Spy plane and other equipment are on their way from Russia.
Assad’s strategic advisor: “we are not worried for war but we are prepared for one if it comes. The alliance between Russia, Syria, China and Iran is strong and healthy. Damascus’s allies are continuing to advise one another, and they will not allow for things to escalate as Washington wishes”×´Updated Apr 13, 2018, 11:20 PM