MESOP TODAYS HEADLINE
- The Turkish government confirmed that 150 soldiers entered Iraqi Kurdistan to pursue militants after a recent attack; “This is a short-term measure intended to prevent the terrorists’ escape,” a Turkish official said.
- Syrian rebels, including Jabhat al-Nusra forces, captured Abu al-Duhur airbase from Assad regime troops after a two-year siege; the airbase was the regime’s last stronghold in Idlib province.