Kurdish Policy Analysis

  Erbil, Kurdistan, March 27 Reporting by Kurdish Policy Analysis U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked the Kurdish government for facilitating oil flow amid the Iran conflict, which has disrupted global markets. The conflict resulted in a deadly missile attack on Kurdish Peshmerga soldiers. The war, initiated by U.S. and Israel, has seen varying strategies from President Trump. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio commended the Kurdistan Regional Government for its pivotal role in channeling Iraqi oil to international markets, according to a State Department release. The statement coincided with Rubio's condolences over a fatal missile attack by Iran that took the lives of several Kurdish Peshmerga fighters. This comes against the backdrop of a broader conflict initiated on February 28 by U.S. and Israel military actions against Iran. Amid shifting objectives, President Donald Trump asserted his belief in a U.S. victory, despite the conflict's heavy toll, including wides...

                    U.S. Warships Move In: Showdown Brewing Over Strait of Hormu z Erbil, Iraq, 24th March By Pshtiwan Faraj The United States is rapidly concentrating elite military forces across the Middle East, raising the stakes in a deepening standoff with Iran that threatens to spill into a broader regional conflict. Around 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division’s Immediate Response Force have been deployed with the capability to strike anywhere in the region within hours, according to defense officials. Alongside them, highly specialized units — including the 75th Ranger Regiment, Delta Force, Navy SEALs, and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment — are on standby for potential high-risk missions.                      Trump Sends Marines to Gulf as Iran Risks Losing Control of Hormuz Military analysts say one potential flashpoint...