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Mazloum Abdi’s meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa delayed as U.S. envoy seeks to resolve key differences
A widely anticipated meeting between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack in Damascus did not take place today. The…
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Fierce Clashes Erupt Between Harki Tribe and KDP Security Forces in Western Erbil
Fierce clashes have broken out between a faction of the Harki tribe and KDP security forces in Erbil’s western Khabat district, after an attempt by security forces to arrest Khurshid…
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Budget Deadlock Masks Broader Baghdad–KRG Showdown
The salary crisis in the Kurdistan Region is deepening, with public employees now unpaid for 68 consecutive days. Behind closed doors, extensive negotiations have been ongoing between Baghdad and Erbil,…
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A Breakdown of the KRG’s Oil, Budget, and Salary Realities Since the March 2023 Oil Pipeline Halt
Two years and three months have elapsed since the Paris Court’s ruling concerning the independent sale of the Kurdistan Region’s oil. While this decision has effectively prevented the Kurdistan Regional…
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U.S. Plans to Fold SDF into Syrian Army—So Why Fund It in 2026?
The Pentagon’s 2026 budget for Syria allocates $130 million to support its vetted local partner forces despite the March 2025 framework agreement, which committed to integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces…
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Tribal Clash Over KRG Pipeline Exposes Fragile Patronage Network Behind KDP Rule
Yesterday, violent clashes erupted between two tribes in western Erbil province over a stretch of land through which the KRG oil pipeline passes, shedding light on the complex tribal partnerships…
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US Quietly Anchors PKK Disarmament Process Through SDF-Syria Deal
The PKK’s first practical step toward disarmament is expected to take place between July 10 and 12, according to the group’s spokesperson, Zagros Hiwa. This symbolic ceremony will involve fewer…
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KRG Claims $8M Left from Oil Revenues. The Real Figure May Be Nearly Twenty Times Higher
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has recently restated its position on oil production and revenue amid growing public frustration over unpaid salaries and persistent concerns about transparency. This follows an…
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The U.S. Moves Ahead with Damascus Partnership to Combat ISIS and Oversee ISIS Camps
Following the removal of sanctions on Syria, the White House statement said the administration will monitor progress on key priorities, including “helping the United States prevent a resurgence of ISIS,…
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Simultaneous Drone and Missile Strikes Hit Baiji, Kirkuk, and Zakho Overnight
Last night at roughly the same time, at least three coordinated attacks occurred at different locations: a drone struck a Yazidi IDP camp near Zakho in Duhok province, three missiles…
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