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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: Donald Trump Betrayed His Allies and Is Now Paying for It

The article discusses Donald Trump's betrayal of his allies, particularly Denmark and the Kurdish forces in Syria, highlighting the costs of such actions.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Iraq Under Fire from the Pasdaran: Kurdish Volunteers Join Peshmerga from Abroad

The article reports on recent missile attacks in the Iraqi Kurdistan region, as Kurdish volunteers gather to support Peshmerga forces amid heightened tensions following the elimination of Iranian regime leaders.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Syrian army takes over military base after the withdrawal of the US-led coalition

The Syrian army has taken control of a military base in the northeastern region following the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces.

Mar 14 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

British dad leaves UK to join Kurdish forces fighting the Iranian regime

A British father has left the UK to join Kurdish forces fighting against the Iranian regime, motivated by personal tragedy and a desire for revenge.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

French soldier killed in drone strike in Iraq

A French soldier was killed and several others wounded in a drone strike in northern Iraq as they were training Kurdish forces against armed groups.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

She grew up in Vrรฅ and was sentenced in a case that received international attention: "In the past, I always bought a one-way ticket to war"

Joanna Palani, a 33-year-old Kurdish fighter, was imprisoned in Denmark for traveling to Syria to combat ISIS, and she reflects on her past as she considers potentially joining Kurdish forces against Iran.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
World

Six French soldiers injured in drone attack in Northern Iraq

Six French soldiers were injured in a drone attack targeting a base in Northern Iraq shared with Kurdish peshmerga forces.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Governor: French soldiers injured in drone attack on French base in northern Iraq

At least six French soldiers were injured in a drone attack on a base shared by French troops and Kurdish peshmerga forces in the Makhmour area of Iraq.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
World

Holger K. Nielsen: Trump Will Use the Kurds as Cannon Fodder in Iran

The article discusses former President Trump's intention to use Kurdish forces as proxy fighters in Iran, drawing parallels to past U.S. military strategies in Syria against ISIS.

Mar 12 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Is there an American opportunity to use the Kurdish card in the war against Iran?

The article discusses the potential for the United States to leverage Kurdish forces in its conflict with Iran, highlighting President Trump's recent pullback from supporting this strategy despite its previous mention as a significant military option.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Syria: New Deputy Minister of Defense is Sepan Hamo, Senior Commander of the Kurdish Forces

Sepan Hamo, a senior commander of the Kurdish forces, has been appointed as Syria's Deputy Minister of Defense to integrate Kurdish forces into the central government.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

What is Iran's soft underbelly that Israel exploits and is active in?

Iran faced waves of missile strikes from Israeli warplanes, targeting key areas in Tehran and the northwest, including East Azerbaijan.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Kurdish military top appointed in Syria

Sipan Hamo has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Defense in eastern Syria following an agreement between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Kurdish officer becomes assistant defense minister in Syria

Sipan Hamo has been appointed as the regional assistant defense minister in Syria, following an agreement to integrate Kurdish forces into the state apparatus.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Iranian Kurdish fighters say theyโ€™re ready to fight, but waiting for orders

Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq express their readiness to engage in conflict against Iranian forces but await further orders amid escalating tensions.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Ground Report: Israeli Airstrike on Hotel in Beirut, See the Scene

An Israeli drone strike in Beirut targeted a senior commander of Iran's Kurdish forces, causing chaos near the Ramada Hotel.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Donald Trump says he does not want the Kurds to launch an attack against Iran

Donald Trump expressed his opposition to Kurdish forces intervening in Iran during a press conference aboard Air Force One, despite his earlier support for Kurdish fighters taking action against Iran.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Liveblog Iran War: Trump Will Not Arm the Kurds

President Trump has decided not to involve Kurdish forces in the ongoing conflict in Iran, despite previous indications of support for their involvement.

Mar 8 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Why Iran is not a second Iraq. Will Americans betray the Kurds again?

The article discusses the ongoing military operations in Iran led by the US and the potential implications for Kurdish forces in the region.

Mar 8 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump says ground troops deployment in Iran possible but won't answer now

U.S. President Donald Trump stated there is a possibility of deploying ground troops in Iran, but he refrained from giving a definitive answer while asserting that the U.S. is winning overwhelmingly in the war.

Mar 8 โ€ข 04:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Trump changed his mind: 'I do not want Kurdish involvement in the war' (video)

U.S. President Donald Trump stated he does not want Kurdish forces involved in a conflict, expressing concerns about the potential complexity of the situation.

Mar 8 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Trump: Does not want the Kurds to enter

President Trump stated he does not want Kurdish forces to join the conflict against Iran, emphasizing the complexity of the situation.

Mar 7 โ€ข 23:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Turkish Foreign Minister: Washington has no intention of involving Kurdish forces in the war

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the U.S. has no plans to involve Kurdish parties in the ongoing conflict with Iran, countering speculation on the matter during a press briefing in Istanbul.

Mar 7 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Who will invade Iran for the US?

The article discusses the challenges the US faces in achieving a regime change in Iran and explores the potential roles of Kurdish forces in such a scenario.

Mar 6 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
World

The battle-hardened fighters ready to put boots on ground in Iran

Kurdish fighters in Iran are poised to engage in conflict following recent US and Israeli air strikes against Iranian security forces, especially in Kurdish regions.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Will the Kurdish withstand the Iranian army? Learn how deadly the 'Peshmerga' are

The article discusses the dynamics between Kurdish fighters and Iranian forces amidst tensions involving the U.S. and Israel.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Kurds under the bombs ready to offensives with Trump's help

The article discusses recent attacks in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, where Kurdish forces and American troops are preparing to counter Iranian threats amid ongoing violence.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

[Editorial] US dragging Kurds into its war with Iran would be a disaster

The US is considering leveraging Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq against Iran, which could lead to severe regional instability.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump claims heโ€™ll have say in who leads Iran, hails possible Kurdish role in war

US President Donald Trump expresses a desire to influence Iran's leadership selection following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and discusses the potential involvement of Kurdish forces in the conflict.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump may lean on Kurds as proxy force to destabilize Iran

The article discusses the potential deployment of Kurdish forces as a proxy in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

War in the Middle East: Trump: Ground troops in Iran would be a 'waste of time'

In an interview, Trump stated he believes sending ground troops to Iran would be a waste of time, while encouraging Kurdish forces to take a more offensive stance.

Mar 6 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

War in the Middle East: Trump: Ground troops in Iran would be a 'waste of time'

In a recent interview, Donald Trump stated that deploying ground troops to Iran would be a waste of resources, emphasizing that Iran has already lost significant military strength.

Mar 6 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

"A Waste of Time".. Trump Excludes Ground Invasion of Iran and Urges Kurds to Act

U.S. President Donald Trump states that a ground invasion of Iran would be a "waste of time" while instigating Kurdish forces to take action amidst rising tensions with Iran.

Mar 6 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

Another group has flagged entering the war in Iran

Kurdish forces are preparing to enter the conflict in Iran, claiming readiness to act contingent upon US support.

Mar 6 โ€ข 02:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

Tehran: "It Will Be a Disaster". Mullahs Ready to Repel Kurdish Ground Action

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that a potential U.S. ground invasion would lead to disaster for American forces, asserting confidence in Iran's ability to repel such operations.

Mar 6 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump: 'U.S. involvement in selection of Iran's next leader'... Calls Kurdish offensives 'excellent'

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. should directly intervene in the appointment of Iran's next leader following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while praising Kurdish military operations.

Mar 5 โ€ข 21:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Leave The Kurds Alone. We Are Not Guns For Hire.

The First Lady of Iraq, Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed, condemns the idea of Kurdish forces being used as tools in conflicts and emphasizes the need for respect and stability for the Kurdish people.

Mar 5 โ€ข 21:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

"Disposable Proxy" Agents: The Kurds and the Stories of Betrayal by the USA

The article discusses the historical exploitation of Kurdish forces by the US and Israel as disposable proxies, illustrating concerns regarding current strategies against Iran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 19:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

The USA is now flirting with the Kurds in Iran: 'My father's hope of returning home has been strengthened'

The U.S. is developing closer ties with Kurdish forces in Iran, instilling hope in some expatriates, such as an elderly Danish-Iranian man dreaming of returning to his homeland.

Mar 5 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Current Camera at 18:30

An overview of current events including a powerful airstrike in the Saratov region and Kurdish advances in Iran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The US-Israel Plan: How the Operation in Iran Will Evolve in the Coming Days

Israeli and American forces are set to launch a major campaign against Iran in the next two weeks, targeting thousands of regime sites while coordinating attacks from Kurdish forces.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

War in the Middle East: See what has happened so far, in 1 minute (video)

This article discusses the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, particularly following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

ExplaiN - War in the Middle East: See what has happened so far, in 1 minute

The article discusses the escalating violence in the Middle East, triggered by recent bombings by the U.S. and Israel in Iran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Kurds: A Struggle for Rights and Land in the Middle East โ€“ The Great Challenge of an Attack Against Iran

Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted the US on how to attack Iranian security forces in western Iran as the US and Israel continue their military campaign against Tehran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Airstrikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plans to mobilise Kurds gathers pace

Intense airstrikes have targeted military positions along the Iran-Iraq border as the US and Israel prepare Kurdish forces for action.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

America and Israel Arm Militias... The Kurdish Card is Recalled for the War on Iran

The article discusses the emerging role of Kurdish forces, backed by the U.S. and Israel, as a strategy to increase pressure on Iran amid ongoing regional conflicts.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Iran threatens the EU: You will pay the price sooner or later if you remain silent

Iran's foreign ministry warns the EU that it will face consequences if it remains silent about the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
World

Kurds as a Tool for Regime Change in Iran? The American Plan Faces Geopolitical Reality

The U.S. CIA's plan to arm Kurdish forces to catalyze regime change in Iran faces significant strategic challenges despite some tactical benefits.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Will the Kurds Participate Again in the US-Iran War? Trump Aiming for a Proxy Ground War?

The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is facing a significant change involving the potential participation of Kurdish forces, as reports surface about the U.S. and Israel using them to provoke internal dissent in Iran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

US Administration Reports 'Kurdish Card' in Attack on Iran, Aiming for Internal Collapse

The Trump administration is reportedly seeking to collaborate with Kurdish forces in Iran as part of its military strategy against the country.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:20 UTC

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