Silvana, Urmia, was targeted by a missile attack

West Azerbaijan Service - The Director General of West Azerbaijan Crisis Management said: This Monday morning, a point near the Silvana district of Urmia was targeted by an enemy missile.

Al-Monitor:

International companies halt oil production in Kurdistan Region

World Service – Al-Monitor reported, citing Iraqi and oil industry sources, that international oil companies operating in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have decided to halt their oil production from the region until further notice, following the escalation of military tensions between Iran and the United States.

IRGC:

Countries hosting US aggressors should be prepared to receive a corresponding response

Iran Service-Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stating that countries hosting US aggressors should be prepared to receive a corresponding response, emphasized: The gathering place of the aggressors in the ground forces support center in Arifjan and the radar of the US Ali al-Salem base in Kuwait were destroyed.

Axios claims:

Trump was furious over Netanyahu's criticism of Turkey's possible return to the F-35 program

Service Turkey - The Axios news agency, citing American and Israeli officials, claimed that Donald Trump was extremely angry over Benjamin Netanyahu's statements opposing the possibility of Turkey's return to the F-35 fighter jet program and believes that the Israeli Prime Minister has no right to comment on the matter.

Ammar Hakim supported Zaidi steps in partnership with America

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Ammar Hakim supported Zaidi steps in partnership with America and emphasized the monopoly of weapons and avoiding bombing neighbors.

Qalibaf:

We must use the tools of war and diplomacy together

Iran Service - Stating that our national security lies in maintaining "Iranian arrangements" on the Strait of Hormuz and that the enemy is putting pressure to compensate for its defeat, the speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly said: "However, Iran, relying on its power, will not allow the enemy's will to be imposed, and we have achieved great honors in a complex war with the world's greatest material power, and our thinking and actions must be just as great, complex, and resilient."

Lindsey Graham, the Kurds and the Borders of Friendship / Winthrop Rogers

World Service- Lindsey Graham has become one of the most prominent supporters of the Kurds in the US Congress in recent years, but his support has never been able to change the overall policy of Washington. A review of Graham's political legacy provides a more realistic picture of the extent of the influence of the "friends of the Kurds" in the US power structure.

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.

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?

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.

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.

The Sudden Death of Lindsey Graham; End of the Life of a Prominent Supporter of the Kurds

World Service – The sudden death of Lindsey Graham—an influential Republican senator and one of Donald Trump’s closest allies—has marked the end of the life of one of the most prominent supporters of the Kurds in the U.S. Congress. In recent years, he had repeatedly advocated for Washington’s support of the Kurds in Syria and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Pezhdar Altan:

Syria Has Become an Arena for Covert Rivalry Between Turkey, the US, and Israel

Syria Service – In a commentary examining recent developments in Syria—including Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus and the explosions that coincided with it—Kurdish journalist Pezhdar Altan analyzed the security and intelligence rivalries among Turkey, the US, Israel, and other regional actors, while also addressing claims regarding Ankara’s role in these events.

The Kurds; The Connecting Link in the New U.S. Strategy for Iraq, Syria, and Turkey

Analyses indicate that Washington is shaping a new order in West Asia anchored in energy, trade, and regional connectivity corridors. Within this framework, the Kurds act not as a single, monolithic player, but rather as connecting links between Iraq, Syria, and Turkey.

Trump Notifies Congress of Plan to Remove Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List

Syria Desk – The U.S. President has initiated the legal process to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism by formally notifying Congress of his decision; if granted final approval following a 45-day review period, this move could mark a turning point in Washington's policy toward Damascus and the process of normalizing relations between the two nations.

Why Do the US and Turkey Support Power-Sharing in the Kurdistan Region?

World Service – An analysis by the *National Context* website suggests that, contrary to popular belief, the US, Turkey, and even Baghdad are not particularly displeased with the persistence of dual power centers in the Kurdistan Region. From the perspective of these actors, the rivalry between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) prevents either party from becoming the sole player in areas such as relations with Turkey, transit routes, and security and energy portfolios; this very balance preserves their bargaining power.

Widespread US Media Coverage of the Hacking of US Military Websites by Kurds

World Service – The hacking of several US military websites—featuring messages supporting Kurdistan and insulting Donald Trump—has received extensive coverage in the US media. Major outlets such as Cyberscoop, The Daily Beast, TechRadar Pro, Daily Kos, and Raw Story have analyzed the attack from technical, security, and political perspectives, viewing it as more than mere cyber-vandalism; rather, they see it as a reflection of the dissatisfaction felt by some Kurdish supporters regarding Washington's shift in policy on the Kurdish issue.

Iran’s Initial Response to US Aggression:

Targeting 85 Key US Military Sites

Iran Desk – In a statement addressing recent acts of aggression by the US regime, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the initial response to this aggression involved targeting 85 key US military sites.

Erdogan:

I Hope for a Positive Decision on F-35 Fighter Jets at the NATO Summit

Turkey Service – Following a meeting with Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed hope for a resolution to the F-35 fighter jet issue, stating that he expects a positive decision to be reached at the NATO summit. Trump also indicated that there is a possibility of lifting CAATSA sanctions against Turkey and that the matter of F-35 sales would be reviewed.

Politico:

The Kurdish Issue Has Dropped Off NATO’s Agenda

World Service – Citing NATO diplomats, Politico reports that following the PKK disarmament process, the Kurdish issue—which for years had been a point of contention between Turkey and some of its allies—is now rarely raised at the alliance's meetings.

Who Runs the UAE? / Delshad Majid

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Desk – The United Arab Emirates, which stepped in to fill the global commercial and financial void left after Hong Kong ceased to be under British rule, has now—in a strategic shift—become the primary hub for Israeli corporate operations in the region; a presence that, according to some observers, has placed the country's sensitive security and financial sectors under Tel Aviv's control.

US Congressional Opposition to Fighter Jet Engine Sale to Turkey

World Service – A Democratic member of the US Congress has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to block the sale of American F110-GE-129E/F engines to Turkey for use in its indigenous "KAAN" fighter jet.

Trump and the NATO Summit: A Gift Cementing Erdogan’s Authority

World Desk – According to the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations, Trump’s overt support for Erdogan has undermined Western pressure on Ankara regarding democratic backsliding and—on the eve of the NATO summit—has transformed the Turkish president into an "indispensable" player in European security dynamics.

Is there any hope for Türkiye to return to the F-35 fighter project?

Turkish Service - After years of deadlock in the F-35 fighter jets case, there are signs of this issue returning to the agenda of relations between Ankara and Washington. However, even though Donald Trump's administration has announced the re-examination of the possible sale of these fighters to Turkey, the main obstacle, the Russian S-400 system, and the legal restrictions of the US Congress still remain.

Baghdad’s Anti-Corruption Drive and the Promise of $400 Billion in U.S. Support

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Desk – A report claims that Tom Barrack, the U.S. presidential envoy for Iraq affairs, emphasized during a meeting with the Baghdad government that success in combating corruption and curbing the waste of financial resources would be a prerequisite for expanding U.S. economic support and launching a long-term partnership with Iraq.

Erdogan's use of the relationship with Trump to strengthen Türkiye's position

World Service - According to a publication close to the US Congress, the personal relationship between Trump and Erdogan has become Ankara's most important diplomatic capital due to the cancellation of the Halkbank case and the reduction of sanctions pressures to the sale of weapons and the possibility of Turkey returning to the F-35 fighter jet production program.

Erdogan:

Iran and the Region Stepped Back from the Brink

Turkey Desk – In a speech addressing the recent crisis involving Iran, Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey has kept the country away from a "ring of fire" through a policy grounded in common sense and restraint, while standing firm against Israel's attempts to ignite new crises in the region.

Pezeshkian:

No negotiations about ballistic missiles have taken place and will not take place

Iran Service - Emphasizing Iran's insistence on the components of its authority in the upcoming negotiations, the president added: No negotiations have been held and will not be held regarding ballistic missiles. We distrust America because we were invaded twice while we were on the road to negotiations. However, we are always ready for dialogue and peace.

Qalibaf:

The release of blocked money and the removal of oil embargoes have been finalized

Iran Service - The head of the negotiating team of the Islamic Republic of Iran said: I was one of the first people who, at the beginning of the war, clearly told everyone that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the pre-war situation, of course, international laws will be followed and the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Iran in accordance with these laws and with Iranian arrangements.

Omar Chelik:

The attack on Iran was against international law

Turkish Service - The spokesman of the Justice and Development Party of Turkey welcomed the agreement between Iran and the United States and the beginning of the 60-day negotiation process, and emphasized that the attack by the United States and Israel on Iran was a wrong action and contrary to international law.