Turkey has launched a series of intense airstrikes on 32 PKK targets in Iraq and Syria in response to the terrorist attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) facility in Ankara. The airstrikes, carried out by Turkish warplanes, aimed to cripple the PKK’s operational infrastructure, targeting hideouts, caves, and ammunition depots. The bombing outside Ankara’s […]
The Pentagon is ramping up its military posture in the Middle East, issuing a stark warning to Iran amid the growing tensions that threaten to erupt into a wider conflict. With violence escalating between Israel and Hezbollah, the United States has made it clear that any aggressive action from Iran or its proxy groups will […]
In a landmark development for the Middle East, bp has formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Iraq to spearhead a comprehensive redevelopment initiative for the Kirkuk region. This pivotal agreement encompasses a wide range of investments including oil and gas development, power generation, and solar energy projects, with […]
In a dramatic escalation of West Asia’s conflict, the United States, under the directive of President Joe Biden, launched a comprehensive attack on a series of sites in Iraq and Syria. This aggressive military action comes days after the tragic killing of three US troops in Jordan, purportedly by an Iraq-based and Iran-linked proxy militant […]
In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the United States launched retaliatory airstrikes targeting Iran-based groups in Iraq and Syria. This bold military response came after the tragic killing of three American soldiers in a drone attack in Jordan, setting the stage for a sensational chapter in US-Iran relations. Baghdad was swift […]
In a move that has set the geopolitical stage ablaze, United States officials have taken a bold step, green-lighting a series of decisive strikes against Iranian personnel and facilities nestled within the volatile terrains of Iraq and Syria. This high-stakes strategy, as reported by CBS News citing government insiders, unfolds in a dramatic counter-response to […]
Late on Monday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced a daring attack on what they termed the “spy headquarters” of Israel in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region. State media buzzed with reports of this bold strike, while the elite force also declared assaults in Syria against the Islamic State. This explosive development intensifies the already volatile conflict spreading […]
The US, leading an international coalition against jihadists in Iraq and Syria, has seen its forces come under frequent attacks. This particular incident, with no group claiming responsibility yet, adds to the growing list of challenges faced by the coalition in the region. The attack, according to the US embassy, involved two salvos of rockets, […]
In a startling narrative that has gripped the attention of international observers, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during an unheralded trip to Iraq on November 5, delivered a staunch rebuke against the recent militia assaults on US forces. Blinken’s strong condemnation of the Iran-aligned militias marks a significant escalation in rhetoric as he boldly […]
In a significant development for Iraq’s energy sector, PJSC LUKOIL has finalized a supplementary agreement with Basra Oil Company, extending the Russian oil firm’s role in the West Qurna-2 project. Taking place in Baghdad, this agreement introduces advantageous terms for LUKOIL and extends the existing service contract by a decade, setting a new horizon to […]