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Activation of defense systems in the green zone

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Some Iraqi sources say that American anti-aircraft systems have been activated in the Green Zone in Baghdad.

Harim Kamal Agha:

Protecting the highest interests of the country and preventing the collapse of the political process

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - When we look at the political map of Iraq, we see that despite all the complexities and deep problems, the political currents within the framework of "coordination framework" were able to overcome their personal and party interests.

The delegation of the interim government of Syria met with the management of Kobani

Syrian Service - Kobani city administration, in a meeting with a delegation from the interim government of Syria, reviewed the process of integrating service institutions, supporting agriculture and strengthening internal peace within the framework of the January 29 agreement.

Nouri Maliki to Al-Zaidi:

We want to form a government that will preserve the sovereignty of Iraq

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Nouri Maliki, the head of the Rule of Law coalition, met with Ali Al-Zaidi, the prime minister appointed to form the cabinet, and announced that they want to form a government that will preserve the unity and sovereignty of Iraq.

Removing the Peshmerga from the US budget and allocating 130 million dollars for Syria and the Kurds

World Service - According to the 2027 US defense budget tables, this country has not set aside any contribution to aid the Peshmerga forces in the coming year, but continues to provide defense aid to the Syrian Kurdish forces.

Masrour Barzani's meeting with the head of Hashd al-Shaabi organization

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - Masrour Barzani, the head of the Kurdistan Regional Government, and Faleh Fayyaz, the head of the Popular Mobilization Organization, met and discussed the formation of the Iraqi government cabinet.

The developments in Syria and its heavy shadow on the Kurdistan Region

World Service - The advance of the Syrian government against the Kurdish forces has increased concerns in the Kurdistan region of Iraq about the future of security and political influence in this region.

Accusing the Turkish government of delaying the peace process with the PKK by the party

Turkish Service - The co-chairman of the Democratic Party criticized the approach of the Turkish government in the peace process with the PKK, accused Ankara of "excessive delay and caution" in advancing the negotiations and warned of the risk of failure of this process.

The PKK no longer has the leverage of the past

World Service - According to Dr. Eliza Markus, abandoning the armed struggle and the symbolic act of burning weapons has limited the PKK's bargaining power.

Mazloum Kobani:

 We will not allow war to return to Syrian Kurdistan

Syrian Service - "Mazloum Kobani", the commander-in-chief of the SDF, emphasized that the main goal of the Syrian Democratic Forces is to prevent the return of war and maintain stability in Syrian Kurdistan, and that the region has entered a new phase of peace and stability.

Member of Parliament of Kurdistan:

29 years of power is monopolized by two members of the same family 

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Hardi Salah, a member of the Kurdistan Parliament, criticized the long-term monopoly of power in the Kurdistan Region, referring to the introduction of the new Iraqi Prime Minister candidate who was born in 1986.

Weakening the Syrian Kurds and a new opportunity to organize ISIS

World Service - The retreat of the Kurds and the emptying of al-Hol from ISIS-affiliated prisoners marked one of the most important security developments in Syria in 2026. With the disappearance of thousands of women, children and ISIS affiliates, this incident has increased concerns about the revival of this group's networks and the formation of a new threat in Syria and the region.

Farhad Etrushi:

The Democratic Party did not prevent Halabousi from returning to the presidency of the parliament

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The second vice president of the Iraqi parliament announced that the claims about the Democratic Party preventing Mohammad Halbusi from returning to the presidency of the parliament are unfounded and the final decision was in the hands of the coordination framework.

The election of Ali al-Zaidi as the prime minister of Iraq

Iraq and the Kurdistan Region Service - On April 26, the coordination framework finally chose its agreed candidate for prime minister. The candidate for the coordination framework was Ali Al-Zaidi, who is an economic and active personality in the banking field and is specifically in charge of the chairmanship of Janub Bank.

Massoud Barzani's phone call with Elzaidi

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Masoud Barzani, the head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his election as a candidate for the formation of the Iraqi government.

The increase of Russian military movements in Syria

World Service- Sources monitoring the developments in Syria report an increase in Russian military movements in western Syria at the same time as the withdrawal of American forces from the country.

The head of the Patriotic Position Movement:

The Kurdistan Democratic Party wants more positions from Iraqi Shiites

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Ali Hamesaleh criticized the policies of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and announced that despite having 39 seats, this party is trying to take over all the power joints in the Kurdistan Region. According to him, this issue cannot even be compared with the desire for a share of the Shia currents in Iraq.

Sipan Hamu denied the formation of a military brigade in Afrin

Syrian Service - The Deputy Minister of Defense of Syria stated that the news about the formation of a military unit in Afrin or the transfer of troops from Hasakah is not true, and the current negotiations are only related to the voluntary joining of Kurdish youth to the Syrian Army within the framework of existing structures.

Nechirvan Barzani congratulated Ali Al-Zaidi

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - The President of the Kurdistan Region, while congratulating Ali Al-Zaidi on his candidacy and the mission of forming the new Iraqi cabinet, emphasized on all-round support and cooperation with him.

The mass flight of ISIS affiliates after weakening the position of the Syrian Kurds

World Service - After the collapse of the Kurdish-controlled structure in northern Syria, thousands of ISIS prisoners and their families have disappeared or settled in different areas.

Official of the Democratic Party in Kirkuk:

We did not visit the governor of Kirkuk

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - At the same time as the discussions continue about the interaction of the Democratic Party with the recent developments in Kirkuk, Mohammad Kamal, the head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Kirkuk, stated that he did not go to meet the Turkmen governor of Kirkuk, but the presence of the Democratic Party delegation at the headquarters of the Turkmen Front was only within the framework of party relations and to congratulate the founding anniversary of this movement.

Where is the problem of not forming the new government of the Kurdistan region of Iraq?

World service - After 31 negotiation sessions, no agreement has been reached between the political parties of Kurdistan regarding the formation of a new government.

Bafel Jalal Talabani:

We support the government of Ali Zaidi to overcome the crisis in Iraq

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Bafel Jalal Talabani, the head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, congratulated Ali Zaidi on the occasion of his appointment as the Prime Minister of Iraq According to Kurdpress, Bafel Jalal Talabani, head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, congratulated Ali Zaidi on his appointment as the new prime minister of Iraq and emphasized the support of this party for the future government.

Ali al-Zaidi, the youngest prime minister of Iraq, was appointed to form the cabinet

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - The President of Iraq, Ali al-Zaidi, appointed the candidate of the coordination framework to form the new government.

Official complaint against Masrour Barzani in the Iraqi Federal Court

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - The Federal Supreme Court of Iraq will hold the first hearing of the new complaint against Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region. This complaint, filed by the head of the Sadeghoon faction, has accused Barzani of obstructing the export of Iraqi oil through the Iraq-Türkiye strategic pipeline.

Meeting of ENKS and Mazloum Abdi to strengthen the political unity of Syrian Kurds

Syria Service - The leadership board of ENKS and SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi emphasized the necessity of establishing a common position among the Kurds and guaranteeing their presence in the future structure of Syria in a meeting in Qamishlo.

The latest situation of the Kurds in Türkiye and Syria

World Service - Sarah Glynn writes in a new report that the Kurds are facing pressure to remove their political achievements in Syria at the same time as the peace process in Turkey is stagnating.

Patriotic Union:

Without a mediator, there is no dialogue with the Democratic Party

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - A member of the leadership of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan has announced that the relationship between this party and the Kurdistan Democratic Party has reached an impasse and has pointed out that there is no dialogue between the two parties without foreign mediation.

Uncertainty continues in the Lalazar case

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The case of Lahore Talabani and his companions has been referred to Sulaymaniyah Criminal Court after months of detention, but no decision has been made about their fate yet. According to the lawyer of Lahore Talabani, "the judge is reviewing the cases and is going to make the final decision during this week."

A sudden change in the policy of the Democratic Party in Kirkuk

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - While the Democratic Party of Kurdistan previously called the process of electing the new governor of Kirkuk "collusion in dark rooms", the presence of the officials of this party with bouquets of flowers in the office of the new Turkmen governor has raised a wave of questions about the sudden change of political positions of this party towards the administration of Kirkuk.