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.

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.

Reducing Washington's attention to the political crisis of the Kurdistan Region

World Service - At the same time as the internal disputes continue, the signs indicate that the US no longer prioritizes the formation of the Kurdistan Regional Government and focuses more on Baghdad; A change that observers believe has also affected the continuation of the political deadlock in Erbil.

Zaidi completes the Iraqi cabinet before traveling to Washington

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Fadi Shamri, advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister, announced that the Iraqi government intends to appoint the Minister of Interior and finalize the composition of the cabinet before Zaidi's trip to Washington.

alarm for the Kurdistan region; Does America give Baghdad more powers in sensitive cases?

Iraq and the Kurdistan Region Service - The three security, economic and political messages sent by Trump to Baghdad are considered to be a sign of the beginning of a new phase in the relations between Iraq and the United States; A stage that can also affect the equations of Baghdad and Erbil.

Washington's new message to the syrian Kurds

World Service - After Mazloum Abdi's meeting with the US special envoy in Erbil, sources close to the Syrian Kurdish forces report increasing pressure from Washington for the full implementation of the January agreement with the government of Ahmed al-Shora.

Ali Zaidi's meeting with Trump's special envoy; Emphasis on limiting weapons and developing economic cooperation

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaidi, in a meeting with Donald Trump's special representative in Iraq and Syria, discussed the implementation of the program to disarm armed groups outside the framework of the government, strengthening Iraqi sovereignty and expanding economic and investment cooperation between Baghdad and Washington.

The imminent visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister to America; Arms control and economy-oriented discussions

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - Ali Zaidi's expected visit to the White House is aimed at redefining strategic relations between Baghdad and Washington based on arms control, stabilization of the financial system and management of the dollar market, as well as attracting American investment in the energy sector. At the same time, Baghdad is trying to keep Iraq away from regional tensions and competitions and get more military and economic support.

Is Tom Barak targeting Iraqi federalism?

World Service - With increasing concerns in the Kurdistan Region, due to the appointment of Tom Barak as Donald Trump's special representative in Iraq, some observers say that the policies of the special representative of Trump may upset the fragile balance between Baghdad and Erbil.

Türkiye:

We support the possible agreement between Tehran and Washington

Turkey Service - The Turkish Presidency announced that Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ready to support the implementation of any possible agreement between the United States and Iran.

The former American army officer expressed doubts about the respect of Kurds' rights

World Service- The former US military officer expressed doubts about the real intentions of the new Syrian government regarding the recognition of the demands of the Syrian Kurds.

Behind the scenes of a conceptualization; Strategic analysis of Washington's arms claim against the Kurds/ Mohammad Hadifar

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - Following the repeated accusations of Donald Trump, the President of the United States, against the Kurdish forces regarding the hiding of military weapons, this note evaluates this claim with a critical approach and using field and historical data as part of a complex media-security strategy.

Spokesperson of the US Department of State:

The sending of dollars to Iraq has been temporarily stopped

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The spokesperson of the US Department of State confirmed that Washington has temporarily stopped sending cash dollars to Iraq, but cooperation related to the fight against terrorism continues.