Iraq–Syria relations - Wikipedia
Iraq–Syria relations are the diplomatic relations between the sovereign states of Iraq and Syria. Both countries are neighbours and they share the Iraq–Syria border. Bilateral relations are marked by long-shared cultural and political links, as well as former regional rivalry.
Leaders from rival Kurdish groups look to mend ties during Syria ...
3 days ago · The official said that Barzani had also stressed the importance of presenting a united Kurdish front in Syria to negotiate with the new de facto Syrian government from a position of strength. He said that Kurdish political gains in Iraq, including constitutional recognition, could serve as a model for Syria’s Kurds.
What to know about the US military strikes in Iraq, Syria | AP News
U.S. bases in Syria’s eastern province of Deir el-Zour and the northeastern province of Hassakeh have come under attack for years. The Euphrates River cuts through Syria into Iraq, with U.S. troops and American-backed Kurdish-led fighters on the east bank and Iran-backed fighters and Syrian government forces to the west.
What we know about the US strikes in Iraq and Syria | CNN
Feb 3, 2024 · The United States on Friday conducted major airstrikes on dozens of targets across Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a drone attack in Jordan last month that killed three US troops.
Blinken makes unannounced trip to Iraq as international …
Dec 13, 2024 · US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq Friday to meet with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as the international community grapples with the implications...
Iraq considers Syria intervention as rebels advance | Reuters
Dec 6, 2024 · Iraqi government spokesperson Bassem Al-Awadi said Iraq does not seek military intervention in Syria but described the division of Syria as a "red line" for Iraq, without elaborating.
As a new Syria takes shape, Iraq will need to recalibrate its role in ...
4 days ago · With Assad out of Syria, Iraq once again is in a vulnerable position. As a matter of principle, it is untenable for the Iraqi government to accept the new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa who, under the nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, ran atrocious terrorist operations in Iraq for many years and was responsible …
Turkey steps up strikes on PKK in Iraq, Syria after Ankara attack
Oct 24, 2024 · Turkey launched fresh air strikes on Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in northern Syria and Iraq overnight, killing 59 militants, in response to a gun attack that killed five people in...
Blinken Makes Surprise Visit to Iraq in Syria Diplomacy Effort
Dec 13, 2024 · U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Iraq on Friday to try to stabilize Syria after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed last weekend.
Will the Shake-up in Syria Undermine the Fight Against ISIS?
Jan 9, 2025 · The United States began helping the Kurdish militia, known as the People’s Defense Units (YPG), fight against the self-declared Islamic state, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria ...