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Lebanon bans IRGC, Azerbaijan blames Iran for drone strike

The strikes on Azerbaijan come one day after NATO intercepted a munition fired at Turkey from Iran for the first time since the war began.

Iranian Basij militia members display their drones on Jan. 10, 2025, in Tehran, Iran. — Majid Saeedi/Getty Images

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

It's day six and the war continues to expand:

  • Azerbaijan hit by drone attacks, accuses Iran
  • Lebanon orders arrest of IRGC members
  • Doha evacuates residents living near US Embassy
  • Strait of Hormuz traffic dips 90%
  • Al-Monitor exclusive: Iranian Kurds ready to join fight 'in coming days'

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