Turkey said it will end an agreement that allows the export of oil from Iraqi Kurdistan through its territory in July next year, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette. Turkey is unhappy with the underutilization of the pipeline under the current deal and sees greater potential benefit for itself and Iraq from a new arrangement, according to a senior Turkish official with direct knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter
PJAK has confirmed in an official statement that Iran carried out yesterday's strike in Penjwen, targeting two of its fighters. The statement also noted that a kamikaze suicide drone was used in the attack.
Members of a SDF patrol were injured after being targeted by unknown assailants in the town of Muhaimidah, west of Deir ez-Zor.
Iraq's Finance Minister Taif Sami has not released the Kurdistan Region's May salaries as expected, tying the payment to the KRG's full implementation of the recent deal, including handing over non-oil revenues and restarting oil exports, a source from Ministry of Finance
US embassy Syria said Special Envoy Ambassador Tom Barrack met with SDF General Commander Mazloum Abdi to discuss the current situation in Syria and the need for urgent steps to restore calm and stability. They also discussed practical steps towards integration into a unified Syria for a peaceful, prosperous, inclusive and stable future for all Syrians. They agreed the time for unity is now.
A deadly firefight erupted during a pre-dawn raid on a major drug trafficker near Qamishli city, NE_Syria. One Asayish officer was killed and four others injured
3 day ago"Islamic State" (ISIS) cell reportedly attacked "Syrian Democratic Forces" (SDF) and killed 5 SDF members in Al-Shaddadi, Hasakah. The militants of the ISIS cell were seemingly armed with three common AKM(S) pattern assault rifles
UK condemns drone attacks targeting Kurdistan Region’s oil sector, calls on Baghdad to prevent further attacks
Erdoğan: "The Kurds in Syria, like our Kurdish citizens within our borders, are our true brothers. We will not allow them to become appetizers at the table of Zionism."
4 day agoHikmat al-Hajri appealed to Jordanian King Abdullah II on Thursday to open a border crossing between Sweida and Jordan. He also demanded the opening of a road towards areas controlled by the SDF in northeastern Syria. He described the Syrian government as a "criminal terrorist organization" and accused the Syrian army of carrying out a "cowardly attack."
The Iraqi Federal Council of Ministers, in an extraordinary session today, approved the draft agreement between Erbil and Baghdad, which aims to resolve the disputes between the two governments and allow for the disbursement of salaries to the Kurdistan Region’s civil servants
Drone Attack Targets Tawke Oilfield in Iraq's Kurdistan
4 day agoTurkish Ministry of Defense: The airstrikes carried out by Israel on central Damascus after its attacks on southern Syria constitute a clear provocation targeting hopes for peace and stability in the region. Israel has dragged the region into a state of instability and chaos. There is no harm to the ranks of our forces or units present in Syria as a result.
5 day agoAccording to Israeli Foreign Ministry, @gidonsaar spoke with EU Foreign Affairs Head Kaja Kallas, German FM Wadephul and FM Gerapetritis on Syria today. “Sa'ar stressed the recurring phenomenon of massacres and attacks against minorities in Syria: Alawites, Kurds, Druze, and Christians - both by forces of the Syrian government and by jihadist gangs that support it,” official statement said
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan: We’re hearing reports of YPG movements. They should avoid any escalation. Don’t jeopardize the current process
Unknown gunmen riding a motorcycle targeted a vehicle belonging to the SDF in the town of Al-Salihiyah, north of Deir ez-Zor, without knowing the results of the attack.
5 day agoA suspected drone attack targets an oil field in Duhok province’s Shekhan district - Rudaw reporter
SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi: After 14 years of war, it's time to stop the bloodshed.
SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi: We are receiving appeals from our people in Sweida to secure safe corridors for civilians and stop attacks against them.
Unknown individuals targeted a vehicle belonging to the SDF with a rocket-propelled grenade near the village of Al-Hawrah in the western countryside of Raqqa.
Another drone has targeted a US operated oil field in Shekhan, southeast of Duhok
6 day agoZaman al-Wasl correspondent: The US military has completely withdrawn from the Tal Baydar base north of Hasakah, in addition to the observation tower at the Jabal Abdul Aziz Observatory south of Hasakah.
6 day agoIraqi PM orders immediate probe into "criminal acts" targeting two oil fields in Kurdistan Region, calling them a "direct threat" to national interests and an "assault" on stability - Statement
6 day agoSDF reinforces its points north of Deir ez-Zor, carries out fortification work at points in Al-Salihiyah, and deploys elements equipped with sniper weapons.
Tom Barrack: We want a unified Syria and a constitution that guarantees a parliament that represents everyone.
Autonomous Region of Kurdistan - Hawler (Erbil): 2 explosions caused by drones reported at the Khormala gas field which belongs to the Khormala power plant
1 week agoYesterday, a 42-year-old resident was killed during the protest over electricity on Monday night near the Hamilton road in the Warte sub-district of Rawanduz in the Kurdistan Region - Rudaw
Local Syrian sources claim YPG/SDF forces executed captured Syrian soldiers during recent clashes in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud district and violated prisoner exchange deals by refusing to release many detained army personnel
Erdogan: We hope that with the important steps taken in the process of disarming the PKK, we will achieve Türkiye's security goals and sustainable peace in the region.
US envoy to Syria: The Syrian Democratic Forces were an important partner in the war against ISIS.
