January 2025
Turkey Claims to Have Killed 13 Kurdish Militants in Iraq and Syria
Turkey has announced the killing of 13 Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria, marking a significant escalation in its military operations against Kurdish groups. The…
Amendment of Personal Rights Law in Iraq; Continued Criticism of Child Marriage Facilitation
The Iraqi parliament amended the Personal Rights law to set the minimum marriage age for girls at 18, with potential exceptions. This has sparked criticism…
CENTCOM Commander Visits Syria to Assess Recent Developments
General Michael Eric Kurilla of CENTCOM visited Syria to assess operations against ISIS and the conditions of refugee camps. He highlighted the risks posed by…
Western Airlines Resume Flights to the Middle East
Western airlines, including Lufthansa and Wizz Air, are resuming flights to the Middle East, particularly to Tel Aviv and Beirut, after months of cancellations due…
15 Billion Dollar Trade Agreement and Defense Contract Between Iraq and Britain
Iraq and Britain have signed a $15 billion trade and defense agreement, significantly exceeding their projected trade for 2024. This deal includes infrastructure projects and…
Iraqi Prime Minister Heads to Britain to Sign 'Strategic Cooperation' Agreement
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia' al-Sudani is visiting Britain to sign a strategic cooperation agreement, marking a new phase in Iraq-Britain relations. The visit includes…
Khamenei: Hashd al-Shaabi Should Be Strengthened; America Seeks to Expand Influence
Ali Khamenei urged the strengthening of Hashd al-Shaabi during a meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister, accusing the U.S. of trying to expand its influence in…
Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria
Turkey has threatened military action against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they agree to Ankara's conditions for a power transfer post-Assad. This situation raises concerns…
Joint CENTCOM and Coalition Operations in Syria and Iraq Aimed at Destroying ISIS
CENTCOM and coalition forces conducted joint operations in Iraq and Syria from December 30, 2024, to January 6, 2025, targeting ISIS positions. These operations resulted…
CENTCOM Reports Death of Coalition Force in Attacks Against ISIS in Iraq
The U.S. military announced the death of a coalition soldier during operations against ISIS in Iraq, which aimed to disrupt the group's capabilities. CENTCOM highlighted…
Free Beacon: Biden Administration Ignored Report on Iran's Oil Sanctions Evasion
The Biden administration allegedly ignored a report detailing Iraq's role in a billion-dollar oil smuggling operation for Iran, allowing the Islamic Republic to evade U.S.…
Turkey's Plan to Revive the Historic 'Anatolia-Hijaz' Railway via Syria
Turkey plans to revive the historic 'Anatolia-Hijaz' railway through Syria, emphasizing the need for infrastructure restoration in Syria. This project aims to reconnect historical routes…
An International Organization: 122 Journalists Killed in 2024
The International Federation of Journalists reported that 122 journalists were killed in 2024, highlighting the need for a UN convention to protect them. The majority…