October 2017
Khamenei: Iraq Should Beware of American Deceit
Ayatollah Khamenei expressed support for Iraq's sovereignty and unity during a meeting with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, emphasizing vigilance against American influence. He criticized the…
Khamenei Emphasizes: The Country's Defensive Power is Non-Negotiable
Ayatollah Khamenei reaffirmed that Iran's defensive capabilities are non-negotiable in response to U.S. criticisms of Iran's military presence in the region. This statement comes amid…
Adel al-Jubeir: The International Community Must Support New Sanctions Against Iran
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir supports Trump's stance on Iran, advocating for new sanctions due to Iran's alleged destabilizing activities in the Middle East. This…
Iraq Rejects US Request for Withdrawal of Iran-Supported Shia Militias
The Iraqi government has rejected a US request for the withdrawal of Iranian-supported Shia militias from Iraq, asserting that no foreign forces are present. This…
Qassem Soleimani Had 'Strongly Warned' Kurds Before Leaving Kirkuk
Qassem Soleimani warned Kurdish leaders to leave Kirkuk or lose Iranian support, leading to the Iraqi government's control of the city. This situation arises from…
What Happened in Kirkuk?
Following the Kurdistan independence referendum, clashes erupted between Iraqi forces and Kurdish Peshmerga in Kirkuk. The Iraqi government, supported by Iranian-backed Shiite forces, aims to…
Kurdish Peshmerga Forces Withdraw from Sinjar and Khanqin
Kurdish Peshmerga forces have withdrawn from Sinjar and Khanqin, allowing Iraqi forces and Iran-backed militias to take control without conflict. This shift follows the recent…
Khamenei's Advisor Denies IRGC's Role in Kirkuk Operations
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, denied any involvement of the IRGC in the recent Iraqi operation to capture Kirkuk, despite prior…
Iraqi Forces Take Control of Kirkuk
Iraqi government forces have taken control of Kirkuk in response to a Kurdish independence referendum, altering the regional power dynamics. The operation has led to…
A Court in Iraq Issues Arrest Warrant for Organizers of the Kurdistan Independence Referendum
A court in Iraq has issued arrest warrants for key officials in the Kurdistan Region who organized an independence referendum that was deemed illegal by…
Repair of the Kirkuk-Turkey Pipeline Begins 'To Bypass the Kurdistan Region'
Iraq has begun repairs on the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline to increase oil exports and bypass the Kurdistan Region following a controversial independence referendum. The move is…