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Iran steps up pressure on Kurdish opposition in Iraq

With a lull in the U.S. Iran conflict and the September completion of the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq, Iran appears to be increasing pressure on Iranian Kurdish opposition groups.

Iraq's cabinet completion raises Iranian influence concerns, but offers PM chance to curb militias

Syrian Kurdish leader cites progress in integration deal but warns of unresolved issues 

A Syrian Kurdish leader says efforts to integrate their autonomous administration and military forces into the Syrian state have made progress, but uncertainty over Kurdish rights and implementation of agreements continues to raise concerns.

Nashville honors 50 Years of Kurdish community in the United States

According to an official proclamation obtained by VOA, the first group of Kurdish families arrived in the United States on May 1, 1976. Many later settled in Nashville, Tennessee, while others established communities in cities and states across the country.

Iraq devalues dinar to ease economic pressure

Under the new rates, the Central Bank will purchase U.S. dollars from the Ministry of Finance at 1,500 dinars per dollar and sell them to banks at 1,510 dinars. Banks will sell dollars to the public at 1,520 dinars.

Families of missing Yazidis in Syria search for hope

Years after the territorial defeat of the Islamic State militant group, hundreds of Yazidis remain missing in Syria, an issue made more complicated by clashes earlier this year between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian government forces, as well as the closure of the al-Hawl camp.

Iraq’s FM says protecting Kurdistan Region Is Iraqi government’s responsibility