Kurdistan
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
Turkey’s Kurdish peace process falters as Iran war complicates negotiations - analysis
With Iraqi militia attacks on US forces, Iraq edges toward Iran war frontline
Iranian-backed militias have launched a series of drone attacks targeting US bases in Iraq, raising the question: has Iraq become the next frontline in the widening Iran war?
Anxiety, relief, and stress: Iranians tell ‘Post’ how they really feel about US, Israeli strikes
The American and Israeli strikes “should have even happened earlier, last month, after what the regime did to the protesters,” a member of the Iranian diaspora asserted.
The Kurds' moment: Why Iran’s Kurdish opposition thinks history is turning in its favor
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Kurdish groups in Iran and Iraq have faced incredible hardships. They have persevered. Now they sense that their moment has arrived.
For Kurds in Iraq, Iran conflict has opportunities and pitfalls - analysis
In the past, some Kurds were able to seek refuge in Iran during Saddam Hussein’s genocidal poison gas attacks. However, the Iranian regime has been persecuting Kurds over recent decades.
Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq threatens US, Kurdish groups
The militia's threat came as the US Embassy in Israel said it had authorized the departure of non-essential personnel on Friday.
Iraq faces political crisis as, months after elections, they still lack clear leadership - analysis
Months after an election in Iraq, there is still no new prime minister or president. The reason for this is that political parties cannot agree on who to appoint.
Iranian regime may target Kurdish opposition groups if war breaks out - analysis
Kurdish groups in Iran are moving to form a unified front and platform in opposition to the regime amid protests and US-Iran tensions.
Iraq's Kurds emerge as Middle East's key diplomatic players at Munich Security Council - analysis
The KRG has helped smooth the transition in eastern Syria by working with Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, also hosting US forces and other anti-ISIS coalition forces.
Kurds’ monumental role in defeating ISIS deserves recognition - analysis
As the anti-ISIS Coalition embraces Syria, the Kurdish role in the war on ISIS in Iraq and Syria also deserves recognition.
Rojava defeated: Why Kurdish leadership must adapt or risk extinction - opinion
Kurdish political weaknesses and bad strategies are highlighted as risks for the region and Israel.
