Kurds
Israel needs to turn military pressure on Iran into political change - opinion
Sanctions and a blockade buy time. Israel should use it to help an Iranian-led opposition establish a protected foothold inside the country.
Widespread blackout caused by drone attack on Khor Mor gas field, exposing Iraqi vulnerabilities
‘They don't have to fight alone’: Why victims of jihadism are turning to the Jews
The red-and-black reactionaries: Hostility toward the Pahlavi dynasty - opinion
Iran steps up attacks on Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq
The attacks illustrate how Iran continues to target Kurdish opposition groups in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, even as Tehran faces wider regional tensions and domestic unrest.
Retired US Air Force officer Rick Francona discusses Kurds, Iranian threat with 'Post' - interview
As a new conflict with Iran looms, the Kurds in northern Iraq and their autonomous region could face conflict as they navigate the complex arena.
AI is helping Kurds defeat Turkey’s century-long campaign of assimilation - opinion
After a century of Turkish suppression, AI is helping Kurds reclaim their language, rediscover their history, and revive their identity.
Damascus struggles to assert control in southern Syria amid ISIS threat, Druze tensions - analysis
Southern Syria is particularly complex for several reasons. One reason is the continued Israeli raids along the border.
Voices from the Arab Press: Iran, the Kurds, and the future of Arab power
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
The long way home: Free after decade in Iraqi prison, Benjamin Hassin begins new life in Jerusalem
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Just over a month ago, on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, Benjamin Hassin landed on Israeli soil for the first time in 12 years.
Human rights group petitions Germany to investigate Iranian crimes against ethnic minorities
International human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have repeatedly documented the regime’s use of unlawful killings, torture, sexual violence, and arbitrary detention.
Iran deploys heavy weaponry to Kurdish regions amid fears of renewed conflict with Israel, US
Iran has reportedly deployed artillery and IRGC troops to Kurdish regions near the Iraqi border as it intensifies operations against Kurdish opposition groups amid concerns over renewed conflicts.
Iran strikes Iranian opposition group Kurdistan Freedom Party in latest attack - analysis
This comes after Iran has targeted the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI), Komala, and Khabat groups in recent weeks, and is also pressing Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups.
Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad
Iraq is in the spotlight because Iran continues to pressure Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. The US is pressuring Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias.
