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Kurdish separatist groups involved in attack on Iranian military facility: Report
The Mossad has been blamed for the attack on Isfahan by sources who spoke with The Wall Street Journal
Feb 01, 2023
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Kurdish delegation leaves Damascus on ‘positive’ note: Report
The US has reportedly warned the SDF several times not to engage in any dialogue with Damascus
Jan 21, 2023
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Kurdish delegation visits Damascus as SDF loses faith in Washington: Report
Kurdish sources close to the US-backed militia have clearly stated that their best option is a settlement with the Syrian government
Jan 17, 2023
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A US tool against Iran: Kurdish militancy on the Iran-Iraq border
US and Israeli-backed armed Kurdish separatists on the Iraqi border have participated in every incident of Iranian domestic strife, from 2009 to 2022.
Dec 15, 2022
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SDF arrests ISIS emir in joint US-Kurdish operation
On 21 November, Russian and US officials called on Ankara to show restraint in northern Syria and Iraq following a wave of attacks by the Turkish army
Dec 13, 2022
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Turkiye: US, Russia failed to clear Kurdish separatists from border
Turkey has carried out a series of incursions into Syria since 2016 and already controls parts of northern Syria
Dec 03, 2022
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Iranian president says enemies ‘miscalculated’ in visit to flashpoint Kurdish region
Tehran blames foreign powers for training and arming Kurdish separatist groups in a bid to sow chaos in the Islamic Republic
Dec 02, 2022
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SDF chief says US has ‘moral duty’ to fulfill promises made to Kurdish militias
Historically, the US has had no qualms about abandoning its allies to their fate, as Henry Kissinger once remarked about the Kurds: 'covert action is not missionary work'
Nov 24, 2022
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Turkey has right to defend citizens from Kurdish ‘terrorist threat’: White House
Washington also warned of possible retaliation by the US-backed Kurdish militias being targeted by Ankara
Nov 23, 2022
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Iran will not compromise national security, in talks with Iraq over Kurdish separatists
Despite Iran reaffirming its respect for Iraq's territorial integrity, Baghdad has condemned Tehran for its operation in the country's Kurdish region
Nov 22, 2022
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Turkey pursues Kurdish targets in Iraq and Syria in response to Istanbul bombing
At least 50 people have been arrested in connection to Sunday's terror attack, which Ankara says was perpetrated by the PKK
Nov 15, 2022
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Turkey says PKK behind Istanbul terror attack, Kurdish group denies accusation
Authorities arrested a Syrian woman who allegedly planted a bomb in Istiklal Street, despite initial reports saying the attack was a suicide bombing
Nov 14, 2022
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IRGC airstrikes target Kurdish-Iranian separatist groups in Iraqi Kurdistan
Earlier this year, local officials confirmed to The Cradle that Erbil is a 'hub' of western spy agencies like the CIA and Mossad
Nov 14, 2022
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Sweden reaffirms decision to distance itself from Kurdish militants
Turkey has rejected Sweden and Finland's request to join NATO over their alleged ties to the PKK and YPG militant groups
Nov 06, 2022
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Syria’s Arab tribes rebel against Kurdish administration, block US convoy for first time
Locals of Jadid Bakara in Deir Ezzor are accusing the US military of not fighting ISIS, but rather, focusing on stealing Syrian oil
Nov 04, 2022
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Turkey dissatisfied with Sweden’s ‘elegant promises’ to crack down on Kurdish groups
Turkey and Hungary are the last two NATO members that have yet to ratify the ascension of Sweden and Finland to the US-led military alliance
Nov 01, 2022
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Turkish police detain 10 journalists working for pro-Kurdish media outlets
According to the Turkish Journalists' Union, 35 journalists and media workers were imprisoned as of October
Oct 25, 2022
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Iraqi parliament consults about Iranian bombing of Kurdish regions
Iraq's parliament called on Iran to respect Iraq's sovereignty and halt all attacks on its territory
Oct 08, 2022
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Turkey, Sweden begin two-day talks over Kurdish extradition
Ankara has previously urged both Sweden and Finland to support Turkey in its fight against Kurdish armed groups in Syria, as a condition to their NATO membership application
Oct 05, 2022
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Kurdish president meets with Iraqi PM to discuss security, sovereignty
The parties discussed several internal issues of cooperation and security, as well as Iraq's sovereignty following the Iranian strikes on militant targets inside Iraq's Kurdistan region
Oct 03, 2022
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Turkey seeks Syria’s assistance in tackling Kurdish threat
The prospects of a Turkish-Syrian reconciliation also factored into Hamas's recent decision to restore ties with Syria
Sep 16, 2022
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Several dead during clashes between Turkish, Kurdish forces in Iraq
Four Turkish soldiers were killed during an unapproved operation launched by Ankara as part of its 'offensive' against the PKK
Sep 12, 2022
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Iraq’s Kurdish and Sunni leaders reject Sadrist calls to dissolve parliament
The former allies of Muqtada al-Sadr say they support a new round of early elections, but that these must only be held once a government is formed
Sep 12, 2022
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Former KDPI chief Abdul Rahman Ghassemlou: A Kurdish spy for Saddam?
Late Iranian-Kurdish leader Abdul Rahman Ghassemlou is best remembered as an arbitrator between the Kurds and Baathist Iraq, however leaked documents reveal he was actually on Saddam’s payroll tasked with undermining the Iraqi opposition.
Aug 25, 2022
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Turkish army pummels Kurdish areas in northern Syria
The heavy shelling took place following a failed infiltration attempt against SDF forces in northern Raqqah
Aug 22, 2022
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Turkey takes out Kurdish commander in Syria as cross-border shelling intensifies
The Turkish intelligence forces managed to 'neutralize' a Kurdish military leader in Syria's Qamishli city, in parallel with heavy shelling on Turkish territory
Aug 16, 2022
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Iraqi law to criminalize ties with Israel on hold, pending Kurdish approval
A strong US drive to offer economic support and financial incentive in return for normalization could influence the semi-autonomous Kurdish region to break away from the official Iraqi position
Jun 28, 2022
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Sweden taking steps to address Turkey’s concerns on Kurdish militants: NATO head
The Swedish prime minister confirmed that Stockholm is seeking to resolve the issues with Ankara
Jun 14, 2022
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Iraq denies cooperation with Turkey in attacks on Kurdish fighters
The Turkish president had earlier claimed Baghdad supported Ankara's military offensive in northern Iraq against the PKK
Apr 21, 2022
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Tehran demands Baghdad ‘rein in’ Kurdish collaboration with Israel
The IRGC top Commander Esmail Qaani said on 14 April that Iran will confront Israel 'wherever it feels necessary'
Apr 15, 2022
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