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Iranian Kurdish opposition parties claim Iranian Revolutionary Guards have massed near the border with the Kurdistan Region

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Iranian Kurdish opposition parties announced that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards have moved thousands of military personnel and heavy equipment to areas near the Iranian border with the Iraqi Kurdistan Region in recent weeks.

Gulistan Kilic Kocigit:

After burning weapons, it is time to ensure peace with law

Service Turkey- The head of the Democratic Party faction announced the presentation of the draft "Framework Law" to the party's Imrali delegation this week and, emphasizing the need for the immediate passage of this law, called for the release of political prisoners, guaranteeing the legal status of Abdullah Öcalan, and the legal recognition of the Kurdish language and identity.

Kurdish Identity from the Perspective of a German Magazine

World Service - In an analytical report, the magazine Corrective considers Kurdish identity to be the result of different experiences in different countries and among immigrant communities, and emphasizes that the internal diversity of the Kurdish community is part of the reality of this identity.

New Generation Movement boycotts regional parties meeting

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The New Generation Movement announced that it will boycott next week's meeting of the Kurdistan Region's parties, which will be held at the suggestion of Salahuddin Bahauddin and with the presence of party leaders, and emphasized that it will not participate in any joint meeting until the political parties step down from high-level positions in the region.

Nujaba officially announced that it is an ally of Ansar Allah in the war against the Saudi regime

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The military deputy of the Iraqi Nujaba Movement announced that Nujaba is an ally of Ansar Allah in the war against the Saudi regime.

Kobani Autonomous Administration Co-Head:

Kobani will not be a victim of Arabization policies and Kobani will remain

Syria Service - "Farhan Haj Issa", the co-head of the Kobani Autonomous Administration, considered the efforts to change the name of the city as a continuation of the Baath regime's Arabization policies and emphasized that "Kobani will remain Kobani."

Four Kurdish officials are in the Iraqi Prime Minister's delegation to travel to Washington

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Media sources reported the presence of four Kurdish officials in the delegation accompanying Ali Zaidi to travel to Washington; the delegation is scheduled to hold talks with American officials within the framework of political, economic consultations and Baghdad's relations with the United States.

PKK Commander:

Without Öcalan's release, neither disarmament nor peace process will proceed

Turkey Service - Helin Omid, one of the senior PKK commanders, criticized the continued isolation of Abdullah Öcalan and the cessation of meetings with him, emphasizing that the continuation of the peace process and any progress in the disarmament process is only possible if Öcalan enjoys physical freedom and can directly lead this process.

The controversial case of Emre Bayram

Turkey Service - Emre Bayram, who was arrested at the age of 17 and sentenced to life in prison, has been awaiting a review for years in a case that, according to his lawyer, was based on an illegal increase in his age. Despite a new medical report, the dismissal of the judges and prosecutors in the case on charges of "FETÖ" links, and numerous requests for a retrial, the prisoner remains in prison.

Bağçeli Develet:

Attack on Iran undermines trust in diplomacy

Service Turkey - The head of the Turkish Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), criticizing the military attacks against Iran after the agreement process was formed, emphasized that no country should be targeted while it is committed to an international agreement.

Devlet Bahçeli:

Turkey's position is not Europe's waiting room, it is Europe's decision-making table

Service Turkey - Emphasizing the increase in Ankara's strategic position in NATO and regional security equations, the head of the Turkish National Movement Party (MHP) said that Turkey is no longer a country that is kept in the "waiting room" of the European Union, but rather should be in a position where strategic decisions of Europe and the world are made.

Masrour Barzani's Office:

358 kilograms of gold handed over to Iraqi anti-corruption committee

Iraq and the Kurdistan Region service - The Office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region announced that, in continuation of the cooperation and coordination between the regional government and the federal government of Iraq in the fight against corruption, 358 kilograms of gold seized by the relevant institutions of the region have been handed over to the Iraqi anti-corruption committee.

The Way to Save the Kurdistan Region from the Crisis

World Service - The current crisis in the Kurdistan Region is the result of three decades of party competition, weak institutions, and the failure of the political unity project; the future of the region depends on the ability of the two main parties to create a system based on the rule of law and independent institutions.

Kurdistan Region Struggles to Escape Pressure from Turkey and Iraq

World Service- While Iraq and Turkey have prevented a halt to oil exports with a temporary agreement, the Kurdistan Region is simultaneously trying to reduce its dependence on traditional oil export routes by expanding its relations with the UAE and Qatar. The OilPrice report considers these two trends to be two sides of the same reality; a future in which energy security and diplomacy are more intertwined than ever.

Oil production level in Sheikhan field has increased

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Gulf Keystone Petroleum Oil Company announced an increase in oil production in the Sheikhan field in the Kurdistan Region, and announced that after the resumption of activities, the daily production of the field has reached more than 43 thousand barrels; at the same time, the company announced plans to further develop wells and sign long-term export contracts with the aim of selling oil based on world prices.

Kurdistan Region’s Goals for Expanding Relations with Qatar and the Emirates

World Service- The Kurdistan Region is seeking to redefine its network of foreign relations in a situation where it is facing financial pressures, disputes with Baghdad, and rapid regional developments. Erbil’s increasing proximity to the Emirates and Qatar shows that the Persian Gulf is becoming one of the new pillars of the region’s foreign policy.

Controversial Death of a Kurdish Citizen in Japan

World Service- The death of Murat Çiçek, a Kurdish refugee from Turkey, in Japanese police custody after a minor car accident has once again focused attention on the country's strict immigration policies and the way it treats Kurdish refugees. This case, which is fraught with many uncertainties, is described by human rights activists and his relatives as not an ordinary incident, but the result of years of structural pressure on Kurdish refugees in Japan.

Was Lindsey Graham a Friend of the Kurds?

World Service - Can Lindsey Graham, the influential Republican US senator, be called a "friend of the Kurds"? A review of his positions, legislative proposals, speeches and official statements over more than a decade shows that Graham was one of the few American politicians who consistently defended the Kurdish Peshmerga and the Syrian Democratic Forces as Washington's strategic partners, and even proposed legislation to support them. However, his support for the Kurds never meant support for the independence of Kurdistan or all Kurdish political and military movements; rather, it was defined within the framework of US national security interests, the fight against ISIS and maintaining Washington's credibility with its allies.His sudden death at the age of 71 has once again raised the question of what Graham's place was in the history of US-Kurdish relations and whether he can be considered one of the closest friends of the Kurds in the United States Congress?

KCK Executive Council Member:

Government's Regret Bill Has Already Failed

Service Turkey - Stating that the "peace and democratic society" process will only progress through negotiations, countermeasures and legal guarantees, a member of the Executive Council of the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) claimed that the Turkish government is analyzing the geopolitical conditions of the region incorrectly and has not yet properly understood the requirements and consequences of developments in the Middle East.

Bagaei:

Islamabad understanding has entered a crisis

Iran Service- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stated in his weekly press conference with reporters that the Islamabad understanding has been violated by the United States and said: There is no doubt that this understanding has entered a critical stage.

"Peace and Democratic Society" Process on the Agenda of the Turkish Cabinet Meeting

TURKEY SERVICE - The Turkish Cabinet will meet today under the chairmanship of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In this meeting, in addition to reviewing the results of the NATO summit, Ankara-Washington relations, regional developments and economic issues, the "Peace and Democratic Society" process and its steps forward will also be on the agenda.

MIT reports transfer of senior ISIS member from Syria to Turkey

Service Turkey - Turkish security sources announced that the country's intelligence agency (MIT) has arrested and transferred to Turkey a senior ISIS member, Talib Guler, known by the alias "Abdulsalam Turki", in an operation in Syria.

Diyarbakir Youth Rally;Öcalan Must Be Released Film

Service Turkey - The Dem Party Youth Assembly in Diyarbakir held a rally and march, demanding an end to the siege of Abdullah Öcalan, recognition of his political status and provision of his physical freedom. The organization also called on the Turkish government to pass the necessary laws to advance the peace process as soon as possible.

Cezire citizen arrested on charges of intending to join PKK

TURKEY SERVICE - A citizen of Cezire, Şırnak, who was arrested on a report of “joining an organization,” claimed to have been beaten and threatened with death inside an armored vehicle. It was also reported that the armored vehicle’s cameras were off at the time of the incident.

Syrian Border Crossings Authority:

Visas issued at Samalka crossing are valid throughout Syria

Syria Service - The Syrian Border Crossings Authority, emphasizing the official nature of the Samalka crossing, announced that visas issued at this crossing are valid in all Syrian provinces.

Mazoum Abdi Condoles on the Death of Lindsey Graham

Syria Service - SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi issued a message of condolences on the passing of US Senator Lindsey Graham, praising his support for the Kurds and his efforts for peace and justice in Syria, describing these actions as lasting and historic.

Eight Syrian Kurdish parties call for cancellation of the "Arab Belt" plan and restoration of historical Kurdish names

Syria Service - Eight parties that are members of the Consultative Meeting of Syrian Kurdish Parties issued a statement calling on the new Syrian government to cancel all consequences of the Arabization policies of the Baathist regime, including the "Arab Belt" plan, return historical Kurdish names to Kurdish-populated areas, and compensate for the lost rights of the Kurdish people.

KCK Offers Condolences on the Passing of Peace Mother Bahar Bilge

Turkey Desk – The KCK Executive Council Presidency issued a message honoring the memory of Bahar Bilge, a member of the Peace Mothers.

Ribaz Hamlan Defends Masrour Barzani’s Track Record

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Desk – Ribaz Hamlan, an aide to the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, defended Masrour Barzani’s seven-year performance, describing him as a "child of the Barzani path." At the same time, he lashed out at critics, labeling them "rootless, unethical, and dim-witted political puppets," and emphasized that the government's record stands up to scrutiny based on the statistics of its infrastructure and service projects.

Two Small Governments Within One Region

World Desk – Dunya Bashul, a researcher and analyst specializing in Kurdistan affairs, cites the case of Khurshid Herki to illustrate how the political structure of the Kurdistan Region is characterized by the dominance of partisan and tribal dynamics over official institutions. In her view, after 35 years of self-serving governance, the Region continues to suffer from an absence of the rule of law, a duality of power, and weak state institutions—a situation that has hindered development, investment, and political stability.