Kurdish Policy Analysis

   Yemen’s Houthis threaten to STRIKE U.S. warships in the Red Sea, calling the Iran conflict “a war of the entire Ummah.” Erbil, Kurdistan, March 28 Kurdish Policy Analysis – Yemen’s Houthi movement warned on Friday it would target U.S. vessels in the Red Sea, escalating threats as tensions rise over reported U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran. The military spokesperson of the Houthis in Yemen stated : “This war is the war of the entire Ummah. The United States, together with Israel, attacking Iran aims to leave the region entirely under Israeli control. This would mean the destruction of the freedom, independence, and dignity of the Islamic world. We will target American ships and warships in the Red Sea.” In a televised statement, the group’s military spokesperson said the conflict “is the war of the entire Ummah,” accusing the United States and Israel of seeking to dominate the region and undermine the sovereignty of Islamic nations. “We will target American ...

      Iran-linked hackers just breached the personal email of FBI Director Kash Patel Erbil , March 27  Kurdish Policy Analysis  – Iran-linked hackers breached the personal email account of Kash Patel , the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation , and published private photographs and documents online, the group and U.S. officials said on Friday. The hacking group, calling itself Handala Hack Team , claimed responsibility on its website, stating Patel had been added to its list of “successfully hacked victims.” The group released a series of personal images, including photographs of Patel smoking cigars, riding in a vintage convertible, and posing in front of a mirror. The FBI confirmed the breach, with spokesperson Ben Williamson saying the bureau had “taken all necessary steps to mitigate potential risks,” adding that the compromised material was “historical in nature and involves no government information.” Alongside the images, the hackers ...

       Tonight Could Explode: Iran ‘Big Test’ Panic Spreads as Israel Defense Forces Strikes — Is the Region on the Brink of All-Out War? Erbil, Kurdistan, March 27 Kurdish Policy Analysis BREAKING CONTEXT: Rumours are swirling about Iran preparing a “big test tonight,” but what we do know from verified reporting is that the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel remains highly active and unpredictable. There have been ongoing strikes, missile exchanges, and strategic targeting of military infrastructure across the region. Just today, major airstrikes by the Israel Defense Forces hit Iranian missile and naval facilities in central Iran as part of broader operations, illustrating that the situation can escalate rapidly. At the same time, it’s important to be careful with unverified claims about “tests happening tonight.” While tensions are profoundly high and military readiness is real, unconfirmed social media rumours don’t always reflect what’s actua...

U.S. and Iraq strike urgent security deal as regional war fears grow New coordination committee aims to stop terror attacks, protect U.S. forces, and keep Iraq from becoming the next battlefield Is Iraq on the brink — or pulling back from chaos? Erbil, Kurdistan, March 27  Kurdish Policy Analysis – The United States and Iraq have agreed to deepen security coordination and prevent the country from being drawn into escalating regional conflict, following the inaugural meeting of a newly established High Joint Coordination Committee, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad said on Thursday. The committee, created under the long-standing strategic partnership between Baghdad and Washington, met for the first time on March 26, bringing together officials from both sides to strengthen cooperation across political, economic and security fields. In a joint understanding reached during the meeting, Iraq and the United States agreed to intensify efforts to prevent terrorist attacks and ensure that I...

       The Choice That Could End Iran as We Know It U.S. sets sweeping nuclear and regional demands on Iran in exchange for sanctions relief By Kurdish Policy Analysis WASHINGTON/March 25 — The United States has presented Iran with a far-reaching set of demands targeting its nuclear program, missile capabilities and regional activities, offering in return full sanctions relief and support for civilian nuclear development, according to details outlined in a proposed framework. The U.S. has sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war, officials said, which centers largely around previous Trump administration demands of Tehran. The document, sent through intermediaries, calls on Iran to dismantle its three main nuclear sites and end any enrichment on Iranian soil, suspend its ballistic-missile work, curb support for proxies and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to the officials. In return, Iran would have nuclear-related sanctions lifted, the officials said, an...

U.S. overconfidence may be shaping a volatile conflict, Analysts warn Washington may be underestimating Iran Erbil, March 23  —  Pshtiwan Faraj U.S. overconfidence risks misreading Iran’s strategy as war enters volatile phase As the U.S.-led campaign against Iran continues to evolve, some analysts argue that Washington’s initial assumptions about Tehran’s likely response may have underestimated the resilience and strategic options available to the Islamic Republic, raising questions about overconfidence in early planning. The argument, reflected in commentary and analysis such as that published by 1News , suggests that U.S. expectations — including the belief that sustained pressure and limited strikes would quickly degrade Iran’s capacity or force a rapid political concession — have not fully accounted for Iran’s asymmetric doctrine, regional leverage, and willingness to absorb and respond to pressure over time. At the core of the critique is the idea that decision-m...

Erbil, March 23 — Pshtiwan Faraj  Iranian officials said U.S. President Donald Trump had “backed down” following a reported pause in the American military campaign, in a development that signals a potential shift in tone amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The claim, shared via Iranian media channels and circulated on social platforms, comes after remarks attributed to Trump suggesting that any military campaign against Iran could last “about four weeks or less,” indicating a more limited timeframe than previously implied. Iranian commentary portrayed the adjustment as a sign of restraint from Washington , framing it as a response to political and strategic pressure. Officials and state-linked narratives suggested the U.S. position had softened in the face of regional and international concerns over escalation. The U.S. has not issued a formal confirmation of any change in operational posture, and it remains unclear whether the reported pause reflects a st...