A look at the Kurds and their relationships in the Middle East
BRUSSELS (AP) — Thousands of battle-hardened Kurds in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation…
Kurdish dissident groups say they are on standby to join fight against Iran
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border…
Series of blows to Iran and its proxies set the stage for US-Israel attacks
As Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal Oct. 7, 2023, assault by Hamas, it aimed…
Iran-backed militias join war, US Embassy in Kuwait is hit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura oil refinery came under attack on Monday from…
History of US regime-changing actions is rocky
Barely an hour after the first U.S. and Israeli missiles struck Iran, President Donald Trump made clear he…
Dispute reignites between Iraq and Kuwait over their maritime border
BAGHDAD (AP) — A dispute between Iraq and Kuwait over their maritime border that reignited over the weekend…
Russia offers incentives for fighting in Ukraine, but some recruits complain of coercion
For average wage earners in Russia, it’s a big payday. For criminals seeking to escape the harsh conditions…
Kurdish separatist group claims to be defending Iranian protesters
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — An Iranian Kurdish separatist group in Iraq said it has launched attacks on Iran’s…
Iraq’s political factions maneuver for alliances after election
BAGHDAD (AP) — Political factions in Iraq have been maneuvering since the parliamentary election more than a month…
Iraqi officials begin excavation of mass grave near Mosul
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iraqi officials have begun the excavation of what is believed to be a mass…