Kurdish oil exports remain halted pending Turkish elections

Once a winner emerges in this weekends presidential runoff election, Ankara may use the oil dispute as leverage against Baghdad regarding water and the Turkish military presence in Iraq

Kurdish extremists discuss plans for terror attack against Yazidis

Sectarian tensions in the Sinjar region of Iraq remain high after rumors spread on social media that Yazidis had destroyed a mosque

Halt of Kurdish oil exports has cost KRG $550m

Exports had been expected to resume following an agreement between Baghdad and Erbil on 4 April that critics say would reinforce corruption

SDF open to merging with Syrian army: Kurdish official

The Kurdish militant leader said that he is ready to hold dialogue with Turkiye only on the condition that it agrees to end its occupation of Syria

White House urges Turkiye, Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports

Kurdish oil exports to Turkiye since 2014 have been deemed illegal by an international court

Chopper crash in Iraq exposes ‘secret air corridor’ of US-backed Kurdish groups: Report

According to Turkish sources, these unregistered flights between Iraq and Syria have been ongoing for the past two years

Turkish-backed factions block aid convoy sent from Syria’s Kurdish region

A humanitarian fuel delivery has made its way into government-held territory from the AANES after a brief dispute between Damascus and the Kurds was resolved

Turkiye bombed Syria despite earthquake devastation: Kurdish official

This is the Turkish military’s first attack on Syria since the disaster struck both countries last week

US ‘playing with fire’ encouraging Kurdish separatism in Syria, Iraq: Russian FM

The Russian foreign minister went on to speak of a 'vital importance' to 'safeguard' bilateral economic ties with Iraq against 'illegal sanctions' imposed by the US

Turkiye tried to enlist PKK against Syria in 2013: Kurdish official

According to Murat Karayilan of the PKK, the Kurdish militant group refused to fight the Syrian government at the start of the war

The terrorism pretext: US-ISIS-Kurdish nexus preserves occupation of Syria

It's getting harder to ignore. The persistent ISIS presence in the Syrian desert only serves US aims to continue its military occupation and support for Kurdish separatism.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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