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Huh, Fidan met with political head of PMF in Ankara.
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T-129 Atak striking PKK targets around Deraluk. Looks like the weather started to allow helicopters.
Relevant to foreign policy - Turkmen and Christian (minority quota) seats have been removed from the KRG by Iraq (Iran)
Our Hashd friend is blaming Barzani for it
, despite this move weakening Barzani and strengthening Talabani (Iran)Edit: forgot link
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It is said that the Iraqi army will establish a military base in the east of the Claw-Lock line.
Many Hummer vehicles belonging to the Iraqi army, Iraqi army soldiers coming with buses and bulldozers were seen on the Sita-Renjbrakha line in the east of the Claw-Lock region.
Many Hummer vehicles belonging to the Iraqi army, Iraqi army soldiers coming with buses and bulldozers were seen on the Sita-Renjbrakha line in the east of the Claw-Lock region.
Are they coordinating with us or to block us ?
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I am not sure what is going on right now. We will learn what's that all about. I don't think they can block us in any way. May be they will be posing as they prevent PKK and keep the situation under control while we all know that, they don't posses any real capability to deal with this problem.
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Yep! Not the first time tho. We killed a couple of officers including a General while they were meeting with the PKK in the past. Let's hope this deployment will serve a different purpose.
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The military point established by the Iraqi army (border guards) in Balinda is facing the Turkish Armed Forces.
The first video was published by Iraq. At the beginning of the video, the checkpoint is seen while going north from Balinda village (to the eastern line of the Claw-Lock op area).
In the rest of the video, there are US-made M1224 International MaxxPro MRAP with a mine-sweeper mounted on it, same model MRAP with cage integration and Hummers.
In the rest of the video, it is seen that they brought more bulldozers, and Iraqi border guards set up a checkpoint in the area. They set up two tents where they opened a position yesterday.
They have established bases in at least 4 different places on the valley, satellite images will come soon and we will see the exact points. In the second video, their movements over the valley can be seen again.
The first video was published by Iraq. At the beginning of the video, the checkpoint is seen while going north from Balinda village (to the eastern line of the Claw-Lock op area).
In the rest of the video, there are US-made M1224 International MaxxPro MRAP with a mine-sweeper mounted on it, same model MRAP with cage integration and Hummers.
In the rest of the video, it is seen that they brought more bulldozers, and Iraqi border guards set up a checkpoint in the area. They set up two tents where they opened a position yesterday.
They have established bases in at least 4 different places on the valley, satellite images will come soon and we will see the exact points. In the second video, their movements over the valley can be seen again.
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You’re saying Iraqi army has somehow been talked into hindering TSK in return for ? weapons, money and such
Iran. They've circumvented Barzani - TR relationship and the autonomy of the KDP through recent power plays and have reduced Turkish influence in Iraq, isolated Turkish-friendly groups or turned them to Iran.
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Iran work tirelessly to undermine us in every direction. On the other hand what are we doing to counter them ? Nothing. We should have taught them a good lesson a long time ago, but instead this government keeps bowing to them like nothing happened.
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Very dangerous statements coming from Nechirvan Barzani. While he don't talk about the "threats" from Turkiye he spoke on the pro-Iranian paramilitary groups.
"Q: Do you agree with the Iraqi Government’s response to the threats facing the Kurdistan Region, both from Iran and Turkey?
Nechirvan Barzani: As Prime Minister, as a person and as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, he has had a very good attitude, both about Iran and other countries that create problems for Iraq. Regardless of whether it is possible or not, in my opinion, Iraq should try to do more. It is not right for Iraq’s reputation to have several groups of armed factions inside Iraq that threaten parts of the country. Iraq and the Iraqi Prime Minister are responsible. It must end this issue, which can only harm Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The danger to the Kurdistan Region starts with the fact that if Iraq does not protect the Region, if Baghdad does not seriously defend the Region, then the Region must think of something else, because ultimately, protecting the Region is our priority. I believe that the Prime Minister will not hesitate and will do what he can for this purpose."
Another interesting part is the part concerning PKK.
"Q: Is there any coordination between Erbil and Ankara when Turkey attacks the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the Kurdistan Region?
Nechirvan Barzani: The PKK is a headache for the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. They do not respect the legitimate institutions of the Kurdistan Region and threaten Turkey from within our territory. We completely reject this principle and do not accept the Kurdistan Region’s territory becoming a source of threats to our neighbors, be they Turkey or Iran. The opposition of these countries cannot consider the Kurdistan Region a security zone to create problems. Unfortunately, the PKK is playing a very bad role in this regard. It is using the mountainous areas of the Kurdistan Region and trying to create problems for Turkey. This is unacceptable to us."
I encourage you to read the whole interview here.
"Q: Do you agree with the Iraqi Government’s response to the threats facing the Kurdistan Region, both from Iran and Turkey?
Nechirvan Barzani: As Prime Minister, as a person and as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, he has had a very good attitude, both about Iran and other countries that create problems for Iraq. Regardless of whether it is possible or not, in my opinion, Iraq should try to do more. It is not right for Iraq’s reputation to have several groups of armed factions inside Iraq that threaten parts of the country. Iraq and the Iraqi Prime Minister are responsible. It must end this issue, which can only harm Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The danger to the Kurdistan Region starts with the fact that if Iraq does not protect the Region, if Baghdad does not seriously defend the Region, then the Region must think of something else, because ultimately, protecting the Region is our priority. I believe that the Prime Minister will not hesitate and will do what he can for this purpose."
Another interesting part is the part concerning PKK.
"Q: Is there any coordination between Erbil and Ankara when Turkey attacks the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the Kurdistan Region?
Nechirvan Barzani: The PKK is a headache for the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. They do not respect the legitimate institutions of the Kurdistan Region and threaten Turkey from within our territory. We completely reject this principle and do not accept the Kurdistan Region’s territory becoming a source of threats to our neighbors, be they Turkey or Iran. The opposition of these countries cannot consider the Kurdistan Region a security zone to create problems. Unfortunately, the PKK is playing a very bad role in this regard. It is using the mountainous areas of the Kurdistan Region and trying to create problems for Turkey. This is unacceptable to us."
I encourage you to read the whole interview here.
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Contrary to the statement this is a video of the Iraqi forces recently deployed close to our area of operation. The man in the video says "Turks, get out of here! These are the lands of Kurds!".
Are the Iraqi forces deployed the KRG forces ?
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These are Iraqi Army soldiers and not Peshmerga.
HPG statement:
In recent days, the Iraqi forces called 'border forces' have come to some areas of Zap and Avashin in the Defense Zones of Media where the fighting is heavy. The places where the Iraqi forces are trying to come; It is kilometers away from the official border of Iraq and Turkey, it is in South Kurdistan and it is the area where a heavy war is going on between the guerrillas and the occupying Turkish army. We are not against the border forces of Iraq to protect the border, but the places of arrival are not the border line. These forces are deployed in the intervening areas where heavy fighting is taking place. Therefore, it can be understood from this movement that some power follows some games. It will be even more useful if the Iraqi forces know this fact and be aware of the war in this area and act accordingly.
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MIT hit a vehicle in Sinjar. 2 YBS/PKK terrorists were killed. Most probably a YBS leader was targeted.
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It was allegedly work of MIT, but the case may be different.
Meanwhile a work of MIT for sure.
UCAVs, thought to belong to MIT, hit a point belonging to the PKK terrorist organization in the city center of Kelar in the Sulaymaniyah region of Iraq (280 kilometers away from the Turkish border). It is reported that at least 1 PKK terrorist was neutralized as a result of the air operation. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan warned the PUK administration that further steps would be taken if it did not cut off its cooperation with the PKK.
It is reported that the HQ of TEV-DEM was hit.
In the same day PKK/YPG attacked Barzani supporters in Ayn Al-Arab and raided KDP's HQ in the city
Meanwhile a work of MIT for sure.
UCAVs, thought to belong to MIT, hit a point belonging to the PKK terrorist organization in the city center of Kelar in the Sulaymaniyah region of Iraq (280 kilometers away from the Turkish border). It is reported that at least 1 PKK terrorist was neutralized as a result of the air operation. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan warned the PUK administration that further steps would be taken if it did not cut off its cooperation with the PKK.
It is reported that the HQ of TEV-DEM was hit.
In the same day PKK/YPG attacked Barzani supporters in Ayn Al-Arab and raided KDP's HQ in the city
