Iraq after the coalition; Three scenarios for the future of weapons and power

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- If the Zaidi government insists on implementing the September 30 decision and radical groups, such as the Nujaba and Kataib, do not give in, then there is a possibility of a “limited conflict”. This conflict will not take the form of an all-out war, but rather a series of “security surgical operations” to disable the rebellious nuclei. Both sides, the government and the groups, are aware that they should not reach the point of a “Shiite civil war”; therefore, the conflict will remain within the framework of imposing dominance.

US to withdraw from Kurdistan Region in a month

World Service- US and Iraqi officials announced that the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq is proceeding as planned and that Washington's military presence in the Kurdistan Region is set to end by September 30.

Victoria Taylor:

Kurds are victims of Washington's changing priorities

World Service - According to Victoria Taylor, a former US government official, the decision to withdraw her country's military equipment from the Kurdistan Region is not the result of the Kurds' behavior, but is part of the Trump administration's strategy to reduce US military commitments in the Middle East.

The US changed its military deployment in Erbil

World Service - As the end of the US military mission in Iraq approaches, US forces, equipment and defense systems have been moved between the Harir base, Erbil airport and the US consulate.

American movements in Erbil and the beginning of the withdrawal from the last base in Iraq

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - American forces in Erbil, the capital of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, are conducting extensive redeployment and relocation operations, most of which are carried out at night and between the Harir base, Erbil airport and the US consulate.

Barzani's Advisor:

The perceptions about the withdrawal of US forces from the Kurdistan Region are incorrect

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Massoud Barzani's media advisor, rejecting reports about the complete withdrawal of US forces and Patriot systems from around Erbil, said that this process began months ago and based on a predetermined plan, and that Washington continues to maintain the necessary equipment to protect its interests in the Kurdistan Region.

Will the US-led coalition withdraw from the Kurdistan Region?

World Service - Less than two months before the official end of the international coalition's mission against ISIS in Iraq, unusual military movements at Erbil International Airport, including the transfer of defense systems and the collection of US reconnaissance balloons, have increased speculation about the beginning of the process of withdrawing coalition forces from the Kurdistan Region; although no official has yet confirmed this issue and the nature of these movements remains shrouded in mystery.

Al-Monitor Reporter:

Most of the American Forces Have Withdrawn from Erbil

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Ambreen Zaman, senior correspondent for Al-Monitor, defended her recent report on the withdrawal of American forces from Erbil, stating that most of the American military has left the city and that the Patriot missile defense systems have also been withdrawn from the Kurdistan Region.

Details of the urgent operation to withdraw Western forces and equipment from Erbil

World Service - The landing of several heavy military transport aircraft in Erbil was initially seen as a sign of strengthening the coalition base, but their real mission was the start of one of the fastest operations to withdraw Western military equipment from the Kurdistan Region; within three days, key US and British defense systems were withdrawn and the Western military presence in Erbil was significantly reduced.

US withdrawal from the Kurdistan Region and the ground for Turkey's one-sidedness

World Service-The implementation of the Baghdad-Washington security agreement has brought the gradual withdrawal of US forces from Erbil into the operational phase. This, along with the PKK's retreat, has created a new opportunity for Turkey to expand its influence.

US withdrawal from Erbil and repetition of the Syrian scenario for the Kurdistan Region

World Service- Ambreen Zaman, senior journalist and observer of Kurdish issues, pointed to the US withdrawal from northern Syria and warned that the reduction of US forces in Iraq could have similar consequences for Washington's Kurdish allies in the country.

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.

Iraqi media report successive explosions in Sulaymaniyah

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service – Iraqi media reported multiple explosions in Sulaymaniyah province on Friday evening, claiming that plumes of smoke were seen rising from bases housing U.S. forces in the province.

The death of two American and British soldiers in Erbil

World Service - The US Army and the British Ministry of Defense announced that an American soldier and a British soldier died during a training exercise at the Erbil Air Base in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

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.

Why is America distancing itself from the Syrian Kurds?

World Service- A new analytical report shows that after a decade of military cooperation with Syrian Kurdish forces, Washington is now redefining its policy and ending strategic support to its former allies in northern Syria by changing the equations of Damascus and reducing its field needs.

Ending the American presence in the Kurdish areas of Syria

world Service - At the same time as insecurity increases in the sea routes for oil and gas transportation, the United States is considering a plan to turn Syria into a new land crossing of energy between the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Turkey and Europe. This scenario can change the position of Damascus in regional equations.

Conversation between Masruor Barzani and the commander of the United Forces in

Iraq and Kurdistan region service – The Prime Minister of Kurdistan region in a mitting with the commander of the United Forces in Syria and Iraq, emphasized on the importance of the contributions continuation to confront the ISIS security threats.

CENTCOM confirms death of two more crew members of US tanker plane

Iran service – The US Central Command announced that two members of a US military refueling plane that crashed in western Iraq were killed.

US bases in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah were targeted

Iraq and Kurdistan service – News sources about targeting American bases near Erbil airport

There have been some attacks on three points in sanandaj

Service Kurdistan – Three points of Baharan, Tekyeh o Cahman, and Basij center in Imam street have had attack by American and Israeli jets.

Two other attacks on Sanandaj last night

The American and Israeli jets attack on 12_farvardin square  which is one of the busiest areas  in sanandaj  at 10:00 last night.     

The complete withdrawal of American forces from the Kurdish areas of Syria

The World Service - AFP reported that the United States forces will end their military presence in Syria within the next month, and this process has entered the implementation stage with the beginning of the evacuation of one of the main bases in the northeast of this country and the expansion of the control of the Damascus government over this region.

Accelerating the withdrawal process of the US from the Kurdish regions of Syria

Jahan Service - In continuation of the process of reducing the US military presence in the Kurdish areas of Syria, the American forces began to evacuate the "Qasrak" base in the northeast of Hasaka province, which is another sign of the phased withdrawal of about a thousand remaining American forces over the next two months.