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Iran relentlessly targets Kurdish opposition in northern Iraq despite regional ceasefire - analysis
The attacks illustrate how Iran is seeking to keep up the pressure on Kurdish opposition groups. Many of these groups have forces and bases in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.
Are Iranian-backed militias in Iraq really ready to hand over weapons? - analysis
Kurds continue to be under fire even amid ceasefire, fear new deal may not stop Iranian attacks
Kurdistan Region hopes for stability with new Iraq Prime Minister
Iran's proxy terror attacks are a direct hit on free speech - opinion
The correct response to Iran’s toxic efforts to murder dissidents in the West is an utter and complete refusal to be silent.
Iran is worried about US-Israel-Saudi talks ahead of Biden's trip - analysis
At the end of the day, the reason for Biden’s trip is probably more complex than this report makes it out to be. It’s not all about Israel or oil. It is about managing the ties with Riyadh.
Who is the new militant group targeting a Turkish base with drones? - analysis
The creation of a new “group” called Ahrar Sinjar may be an excuse to strike Turkey now, alleging to be responding to other Turkish attacks.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired on positions in Iraq's Erbil - report
"No casualties have been reported so far," Iran state media said.
Who fired rockets targeting a Turkish base in Iraq? - analysis
The attack targeting the Turkish base near Bashiqa is not the first, as it was targeted in December 2021 and also January 2022, with reports staying that there was also an attack in November 2021.
Will Iran use the Ramadan period to increase tensions with Israel?
Iran knows it can stoke tensions over several thousand miles of potential frontline – including the Gaza Strip, northern Israel and the Golan Heights.
Concerns for Iraq after it fails to elect a president - analysis
Since the US invasion of Iraq and the toppling of the dictator Saddam Hussein, Iraq has had a Kurdish President.
Iran’s militias in Iraq claim 'Zionist presence' in Erbil
Iran fired large missiles that landed near a new US consulate compound and damaged a house, with Iranian regime media reporting that the Islamic Republic was also targeting “Zionist” facilities.
Pro-Iranian groups in Iraq back Tehran’s attack on US, Israel - analysis
Iraq’s prime minister is reportedly heading to Erbil, the capital of the country's Kurdistan Region, where the attack took place.
Iran attacks Kurdish region in Iraq in message to US - analysis
The US consulate building in Erbil is supposed to be safe and secure in a friendly Kurdish region. The attacks show otherwise, that Iran can easily target the US facility.
