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#News President al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi held a key meeting in Damascus today. The agenda centered on completing implementation of the Jan. 29 agreement and advancing the strategic integration of SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) elements into the Syrian state apparatus. #Syria

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#​WashingtonPost: U.S. Europe commander Gen. Grynkewich warned Pentagon that without an additional destroyer, he lacks naval forces to protect #Israel and must prioritize U.S. homeland defense. Report highlights mounting pressure on U.S. military caused by tensions with #Iran.

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2/2 Rezaei further warned that any U.S. warships deployed to strait will be actively targeted. Stressing that a continued naval blockade poses grave risks to American vessels, he demanded a fundamental shift in Washington's behavior, calling the current conditions intolerable.

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#IranNews ​1/2 Iranian Maj. Gen. Rezaei has issued a stark warning to Trump: The Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz are "dangerous triggers" that could ignite WWIII. He firmly stated that Tehran will under no circumstances permit the opening of a "second corridor" in the region.

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#Kharrazi, Sec-Gen of Hezbollah in #Iran claimed that President Pezeshkian has threatened to resign 28 times. According to Kharrazi, Pezeshkian and his team backed down after receiving a warning from Khamenei stating that any further resignation would be officially accepted.

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#MENANews Mazloum Abdi praised #KRG President Nechirvan Barzani's recent visit to #Syria, highlighting Barzani's ongoing support for the Kurdish cause. Abdi stated that the visit represents a positive step toward Syrian stability and resolving the regional Kurdish question.

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#CriticalMeeting Following his visit to Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa yesterday, KRG President Barzani expressed support for stable, united #Syria that protects the rights of all communities. He also emphasized enhancing economic cooperation among Damascus, Baghdad and Erbil.

[Nechirvan Barzani @IKRPresident]

At the invitation of President @AH_AlSharaa, I am pleased to have visited Damascus today.

After many years of hardship, Syria now has a historic opportunity to recover, rebuild, and prosper. I expressed my confidence in President Al-Sharaa's vision and my belief that, under his leadership, Syria can advance toward greater stability, prosperity, and a brighter future for all its people.

I reaffirmed our support for a stable and united Syria, where the rights of all ethnic and religious communities are protected. We also discussed the importance of Syria playing a constructive role in advancing regional peace and security.

As neighbors, Syria, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region share many common interests, and there is significant potential to expand economic cooperation for the benefit of all our peoples.

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#MENANews Turkish President Erdoğan engaged in a diplomatic phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. During the exchange, Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye's strategic support for Kingdom and formally condemned Houthi maritime offensives targeting vessels in the Red Sea.

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#USNews Water systems across 7 U.S. states have been compromised by a series of cyberattacks. Security assessments indicate that these breaches, which target critical infrastructure, are highly likely tied to Iran-linked actors. #Iran

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🚨 Axios: According to U.S. officials, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump during a Saturday phone call to exercise restraint and refrain from initiating large-scale military offensives against Iran. #IranNews

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Israel Elevates Operational Readiness! Israel has heightened its security alert level in anticipation of a potential U.S. strike on Iran. Concurrently, Israeli media outlets are evaluating th prospect of a coordinated, joint U.S.-Israeli military offensive targeting Tehran. #Iran

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#News Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan "I held a phone call with my Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi this evening to discuss the latest developments in the ongoing negotiation process. Türkiye will continue its efforts to end regional conflicts and establish lasting peace." #Iran

[Hakan Fidan @HakanFidan]

İranlı mevkidaşım Abbas Arakçi ile bu akşam bir telefon görüşmesi gerçekleştirdik.

Görüşmede, yürütülen müzakere sürecindeki son durumu ele aldık.

Türkiye, bölgemizdeki çatışmaların sona ermesi ve kalıcı barışın tesisi için çaba göstermeye devam edecektir.

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Iraqi Official Declaration: The national armed forces maintain full operational readiness to neutralize any hostile initiatives directed at neighboring states within the region.

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Additionally, Mr. Zeydi instructed the Iraqi security forces to enforce the law, enhance security and stability, and assume their responsibilities in protecting sovereignty and good neighborliness. #IraqiNews

[المكتب الإعلامي لرئيس الوزراء 🇮🇶 @IraqiPMO]

ترأس رئيس مجلس الوزراء القائد العام للقوات المسلحة السيد علي فالح الزيدي، اليوم السبت، اجتماعا طارئا لبحث التطورات الأمنية في المنطقة

وشدد سيادته خلال الاجتماع على منع أي تجاوز أو تهديد ينطلق من الأراضي العراقية تجاه دول الجوار، وتشكيل لجنة أمنية مشتركة لمواجهة التحديات، ووجه بوضع آليات رادعة تحول دون تكرار مثل هذه الحالات أو أي خروقات محتملة.

كذلك فقد وجه السيد الزيدي الأجهزة الأمنية العراقية بإنفاذ القانون، وتعزيز الأمن والاستقرار، والاضطلاع بمسؤولياتها في حماية السيادة وحسن الجوار.

وأكد الاجتماع جاهزية القوات المسلحة لإحباط أي محاولة تستهدف دول الجوار ضمن محيطنا الإقليمي وتجدد التزامها الثابت بعدم السماح باستخدام الأراضي العراقية منطلقًا أو ممرًا للاعتداء على الدول الشقيقة والصديقة، في إطار مسؤوليتها لحفظ السيادة الوطنية واحترام مبادئ حسن الجوار والقانون الدولي.

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Iraqi President Zeydi has issued a formal directive mandating state security apparatuses to execute their institutional duties in order to safeguard national sovereignty and uphold good neighborly relations. Communiqués affirming this have been released. https://t.co/FYQbpYnGmJ

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Damascus Warns Baghdad of Retaliation #SyrianIraqSecurity Damascuss has formally warned Baghdad that any cross-border offensives originating from Iraq will prompt retaliation, concurrently sharing intelligence regarding suspected militia mobilizations along their shared border.

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Damascus Warns Baghdad of Retaliation #SyrianIraqSecurity Damascuss has formally warned Baghdad that any cross-border offensives originating from Iraq will prompt retaliation, concurrently sharing intelligence regarding suspected militia mobilizations along their shared border.

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#MENANews Turkiye and Iraq have formalized a bilateral agreement to extend their lapsed oil pipeline treaty for an additional year. This strategic accord ensures the continuity of energy supply chains via a critical export corridor, effectively circumventing the Strait of Hormuz.

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#MENANews The US is withdrawing troops and dismantling Patriot systems near Erbil Airport. Despite ongoing attacks, the pullout remains on track for the Sept. 30 full withdrawal deadline agreed with Baghdad. Both CENTCOM and KRG officials have declined to comment on the matter.

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Free Iraq from Iran.

[Seth Frantzman @sfrantzman]

Iraq was supposed to control the militias and begin to disarm them. The Iraqi PM went to the White House, and was in Turkey, all he had to do was prevent these attacks. He had regional support. But instead he let this happen.

Iraq has an army. However, just like the Lebanon, Iran has done the same model, the army sits in its barracks while the Iran-backed militias run the country, just like Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran replicates this model everywhere. Regional countries will need to make it clear to Baghdad this is unacceptable. Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria all border Iraq...they should be clear on what needs to be done.

[Victoria J. Taylor @VictoriaT_]

A tough review from two Republican congressman of Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi stands in contrast to the lovefest from Trump admin. Message should be that the Hill — even Republicans — are going to reserve judgment and want to see concrete action from the new Iraqi government.