Kurdistan
'The system is in crisis': Kurdish leader tells 'Post' Iran is nearing a Soviet-style break point
“What we are seeing in Iran is not simply an economic crisis. These are primarily symptoms of a deep political crisis,” said Yazdanpana. “The state, the political system, is in crisis."
Haibat al-Halbousi elected Iraq’s parliament speaker as new legislature convenes
A Kurdish crisis and a missing American: Iran’s expanding influence in Iraqi Kurdistan - opinion
Kurdish PM Barzani meets with Egypt's Sisi to discuss Middle East stability, trade deals
Syrian government, Kurdish-led SDF edge closer toward security agreement - analysis
While there is no confirmation of any deal, reports are increasing that the Syrian government and the SDF are inching towards progress.
Kurds mark Kurdistan flag day with calls for unity, freedom
Kurdish communities across the globe honored their national symbol on Wednesday, reflecting on decades of struggle, pride, and the ongoing fight for autonomy.
SDF blames Damascus-linked groups for deadly drone attack in Syria
This is a serious incident and is part of a number of clashes over the last year between SDF fighters and groups backed by the new government in Damascus.
Drones hit Iraq's Khor Mor gas field, Baghdad deploys air defense in Kurdish region
This reflects a longstanding paradox in Iraq, a country with vast oil reserves that should be able to cover its electricity needs.
Iran-backed drone strikes on US oil sites push Iraq closer to Washington over Tehran - analysis
Iraq is the second-biggest producer in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which Trump has regularly criticized for trying to keep oil prices high.
US, Israel, don’t abandon us to Iran, Kurdistan Freedom Party leader, military chief tells 'Post'
Iraqi Kurdistan-based General Yazdanpanah says calls for “decentralization are meaningless, as they will not ensure Kurdish rights in Syria being upheld, nor will they provide Kurds with freedom."
Iran denies launching ballistic missiles towards Kurdistan region of Iraq - report
The Islamic Republic has denied that it launched an attack.
At least two killed, three wounded by security forces outside Lanaz refinery near Iraq's Erbil
Security sources claimed the protesters were holding a protest to demand job opportunities within the refinery, during which the security forces assigned to guard the site opened fire.
Drone attack suspends operations at major Iraq gas field, power cuts occur across Kurdish region
A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq causes major power outages in northern regions, damaging key infrastructure and halting gas supplies to power stations.
As US moves against the Muslim Brotherhood, Middle East pays close attention - analysis
Regional governments are responding cautiously to Washington’s move against the Muslim Brotherhood, as concerns grow over its effect on regional balance and influence.
Iraq pushes for Syrian border wall, threatening Iran's regional influence - analysis
Iranian-backed militias used to infiltrate into Syria via the unguarded border - as such, any wall would actually hurt Iran’s project to control the Middle East.
