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President Nechirvan Barzani Meets with UN Special Representative: Focus on Iraqi Parliamentary Elections and Erbil-Baghdad Relations
Mansour Jahani
Neçirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, met with Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General. The discussions centered on the sixth round of Iraqi parliamentary elections and Erbil-Baghdad relations. Both leaders emphasized the importance of conducting fair elections across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, expressing hope that the results would serve the interests of both Iraq and Kurdistan. Resolving issues between Erbil and Baghdad through dialo...
 
President Nechirvan Barzani receives a letter from the US Secretary of State
Mansour Jahani
President Nechirvan Barzani has received a formal letter from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing enhanced economic cooperation between the United States and the Kurdistan Region. The correspondence highlighted several key diplomatic achievements and ongoing initiatives. Secretary Rubio specifically applauded President Barzani's crucial role in reopening the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, enabling resumed oil exports from the Kurdistan Region. The letter also expressed appreciation for Barzani'...
 
President Nechirvan Barzani and US Ambassador Discuss Syria Situation
Mansour Jahani
President Nechirvan Barzani of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Tom Barrack, the US Ambassador to Türkiye & Special Envoy for Syria, held a phone call to discuss the latest developments in Syria and the wider region. Both sides emphasized resolving regional issues through dialogue and mutual understanding. Ambassador Barrack expressed appreciation for President Barzani’s constructive efforts in facilitating dialogue between Syrian Kurdish groups and the Damascus government. He encouraged the Kur...
 
China’s Quiet Lifeline: How Beijing Has Helped Rebuild Iran’s Military Supply Chains
How Beijing’s commercial, diplomatic and covert channels have reportedly helped Tehran rebuild missile and dual-use supply chain
Western intelligence and investigative reporting say China has supplied Iran with dual-use components, chemicals and logistics support that have helped Tehran recover missile and other capabilities after recent strikes — a development that Washington and European partners say complicates regional security and sanctions enforcement.
 
President Donald Trump Stresses Continued Reconciliation in Middle East in Letter to President Nechirvan Barzani
Mansour Jahani
US President Donald Trump, in a letter to Nechirvan Barzani, emphasized resolving Middle East crises. The US President thanked the President of Iraq's Kurdistan Region for supporting US peace initiatives. This letter contains important diplomatic messages for all regional actors.
 
President Nechirvan Barzani's Statement on the Start of the Election Campaign
Mansour Jahani
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani has called for a peaceful and civil election campaign, urging all political parties and groups to adhere to electoral commission guidelines and avoid rhetoric that could lead to tension or division as campaigning for Iraq's parliamentary elections begins.
 
Nechirvan Barzani: I welcome President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict
Mansour Jahani
Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, has welcomed Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the Gaza war, encouraging all sides to participate constructively in dialogue aimed at achieving lasting peace.
 
The Unfolding History: Why the Kurdish-Turkish Conflict Persists and Shapes the Middle East
Regional Geopolitics and Internal Strife
The intricate and often violent relationship between Turks and Kurds stands as one of the most enduring geopolitical fault lines in the modern Middle East. Spanning decades and rooted in historical, linguistic, and political disputes, this conflict is not merely an internal Turkish security issue but a transnational dynamic with profound consequences for Iran, Iraq, and Syria, continuously challenging regional stability and the prospects for democratic integration.
 
Russia's Blatant Aggression into the Heart of Europe; Poland Responds to Intruder Drones by Activating NATO's Article 4
EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT TO 'ASIANEWS IRAN' FROM THE POLISH EMBASSY IN TEHRAN
The Polish Embassy in Tehran, in a statement emailed directly to the newsroom of "AsiaNews Iran," has exposed a blatant and premeditated military aggression by Russia into its airspace, involving approximately 20 drones. Warsaw has condemned this brazen act, launched from Belarusian territory, as a desperate attempt by the Kremlin to drag NATO into the war and destabilize the European continent, responding decisively by activating Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
 
Kazakhstan in the AI Era: Tokayev Announces Key Priorities from Digital Transformation to Innovative City of Alatau
Kazakhstan's Ambassador in Tehran: Astana Advances Toward Digital and Economic Transformation with AI Focus
In a press conference held this morning (September 15, 2025) at the Kazakhstan Embassy in Tehran, Ontalab Onalbayev, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Iran, unveiled the annual message from Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, to his people. In this message titled "Kazakhstan in the AI Era: Current Challenges and Solutions Through Digital Transformation," Tokayev emphasized priorities such as artificial intelligence, economic modernization, transit corridors, and energy transition.
 
President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Commander of US Central Command
Mansour Jahani
President Nechirvan Barzani of the Kurdistan Region welcomed Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), for a high-level meeting focused on security cooperation and the ongoing threat from ISIS. President Barzani thanked the U.S. for its continued support, including training for the Peshmerga forces, while Admiral Cooper reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to its strategic partnership with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing the need for enhanced collaboration to eradica...
 
Catherine Perez-Shakdam: The French-Jewish Journalist Accused of Infiltrating Iran’s Elite for Israel
Unveiling the Enigma: Catherine Perez-Shakdam’s Alleged Role as a Mossad Spy Shakes Iran’s Political Landscape
Catherine Perez-Shakdam, a French-Jewish journalist and political analyst, has emerged as a polarizing figure in the Iran-Israel intelligence saga. Accused of being a Mossad operative who infiltrated Iran’s political and media circles, her story blends espionage allegations, claims of personal relationships with officials, and a mysterious meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader. As Tehran grapples with security breaches following the 2025 Iran-Israel conflict, Shakdam’s case raises questions about t...
 
Argentina's Inflation Plummets to 39.4%
Milei's Austerity Miracle or Time Bomb
Argentina's inflation has dramatically fallen from 292% to 39.4% under President Javier Milei's radical austerity program—but with unemployment hitting 9.1% and GDP shrinking, is this economic medicine curing the disease or killing the patient?
 
Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani: Assessing the New York Times' Assassination Claim
Exclusive Report: Unraveling the Rumors
The New York Times has made a controversial claim, alleging that Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani, the commander of Iran's Quds Force, was killed in a recent Israeli strike. This report, which has sent shockwaves across the region, has yet to be officially addressed by Iranian authorities, leaving the international community in a state of suspense.
 
Letter of protest to Trump and the United States government
Why did Iranians fall victim to the travel ban
The US government has once again made a strange decision to ban travel from 12 countries, including Iran, on security grounds. But are Iranians really a threat to US national security? A review of the statistics of terrorist attacks on US soil over the past 25 years shows that no Iranians have played a role in these incidents. This decision has put the lives of thousands of Iranian students at risk. Is this ban really a security decision or a political game? An open letter addressed to Trump and...