Turkish Drone Strike on PKK Members

Turkish Drone Strike Kills Three PKK Members in Northern Iraq

A Turkish drone strike on Saturday night resulted in the deaths of three members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), including a high-ranking PKK official, according to Iraqi Kurdistan’s counter-terrorism service. The strike, which took place near the northern province...
Rafale fighter jets

Iraq’s Acquisition of French Rafale Jets Marks Significant Step in Military Modernization

Iraq has reportedly entered into a $3.2 billion agreement with France to acquire 12 Rafale fighter jets. The procurement, expected to be financed through Iraq’s vast oil resources, signals a shift in the country’s defense strategy, embracing Western military technology...
Ankara Attack, Türkiye

Turkish Air Force Strikes PKK Targets in Syria and Iraq After Ankara Attack

Late Wednesday night, the Turkish Air Force launched a series of airstrikes targeting positions held by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Syria and Iraq. The strikes were a direct response to an earlier deadly attack on the headquarters...
Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Kafr Kila, in southern Lebanon

Israel and Iran: The Eruption of a Long-Simmering Conflict

The decades-long, covert hostilities between Israel and Iran have exploded into open warfare. For years, this conflict played out largely through clandestine operations, cyberattacks, and proxy wars in countries like Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. However, recent events have shifted the...
Iraq-Iran

Iraq and Iran’s Involvement in the Tower 22 Attack

Tower 22 is a US base in Jordan, located across the border from a US base in Al Tanf, Syria, which was attacked on January 28th, killing three American soldiers and injuring 47 more. Eight American soldiers were evacuated after...
Middle East

Middle East: A Battle for Supremacy among Regional Powers

The Middle East is currently facing a regional cold war between Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey, with each nation asserting its legitimacy to shape and rule the region. Iran, an enduring pillar of hegemony, has a rich history spanning millennia,...
Iraqi security forces stand guard at the site of the strike in Baghdad.

Strike on Iran-backed Militia Base

At least three militants were killed in a strike on a base in eastern Baghdad used by Iran-backed armed groups, according to Iraqi security officials and militia leaders. The attack targeted the headquarters of the 12th Brigade of Iraq's Popular...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey’s Determination: Eradicating Terrorist Networks in N. Iraq, Syria

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing a "terrorist structure" from emerging along its southern borders. He stated that "whatever the cost, Türkiye will not allow the presence of a terrorist organisation in northern Iraq or...
Syria

Kurds of Syria and Iraq: Washington’s Dilemma

Kurdish autonomous regions in Iraq and Syria are facing increasing threats from regional powers like Iran and Turkey, as well as internal challenges from central governments in Baghdad and Damascus. The United States has played a significant role in the...
Russia-Iraq

Russia’s Objectives in Iraq: Diplomatic Strategy

Russia's involvement in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq, has been a subject of significant debate and scrutiny. The country has a long history, dating back to the Soviet Union's days. However, the relationship changed significantly after the collapse of...
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