Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 5hU.S. Pressure Campaign Leaves Iranian Tankers Stranded in Asian Waters www.wsj.com/world/asia/u... 000
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 7h Iran indicates it's received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war apnews.com/article/iran... 000
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 10hRubio ordered Iranian delegation to leave the country, U.S. official says www.axios.com/2026/10/01/r...axios.comScoop: Rubio ordered Iranian delegation to leave the country, U.S. official saysIt was a highly unusual diplomatic rebuke. 011
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 12hUS removes Syria from arms export ban as Trump administration draws closer to new Syrian government apnews.com/article/us-s...apnews.comUS removes Syria from arms export ban as Trump administration draws closer to new Syrian governmentThe Trump administration is removing Syria from a list of countries that aren't allowed to purchase or import U.S. weaponry. 020
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran's proxies and Islamic State www.reuters.com/world/us-for... 011
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026As the last US troops exit Iraq, Kurdish fears rise and militias celebrate apnews.com/article/iraq... 030
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Amerikan Askerlerinin Irak’tan Çekilmesi Sonrası Kürtleri Neler Bekliyor? Buyrun son durumu izleyin www.youtube.com/live/nelKPUb...youtube.comAmerikan Askerlerinin Irak’tan Çekilmesi Sonrası Kürtleri Neler Bekliyor?YouTube video by Mutlu Civiroglu 040
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran www.reuters.com/world/middle... 030
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions www.reuters.com/world/trump-... 000
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Kurdish leader warns against Islamic State resurgence amid US withdrawal www.rudaw.net/english/cate...rudaw.netKurdish leader warns against Islamic State resurgence amid US withdrawalKurdistan Democratic Party leader Masoud Barzani expressed concerns that there are no guarantees that the Islamic State won’t resurface in a scenario akin to their 2014 rise amid the US-led global coa 021
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Protesters demand full recognition of #Kurdish language in schools in northern Syria youtu.be/gqyglgIbKZs 042
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Trump says US will win Iran war 'very soon' www.reuters.com/world/middle...reuters.comTrump says US will win Iran war 'very soon'US President Donald Trump told reporters that United States officials talked with mediators trying to end Washington's war with Iran on Monday, adding the US will win the Iran war "very soon." 100
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026F-16 vs. Rafale: Here’s What a Greece-Turkey Air War Would Look Like nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/f-...nationalinterest.orgF-16 vs. Rafale: Here’s What a Greece-Turkey Air War Would Look LikeGreece’s Rafale fighter jets possess a number of advantages over the F-16—but the Turkish aircraft have strength in numbers. 000
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Iraqi forces say arrested three ISIS suspects in Sulaimani rudaw.net/english/cate...rudaw.netIraqi forces say arrested three ISIS suspects in SulaimaniIraq’s counterterrorism forces said on Sunday that they had arrested three suspected Islamic State (ISIS) members in Kurdistan Region’s Sulaimani province, hours after the federal forces reported clas 010
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026 Rojava University says concerned about ‘unclear' integration fate thenewregion.com/posts/6639thenewregion.comRojava University says concerned about ‘unclear' integration fate“Some time has passed since the initiation of the process to integrate Rojava University with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Syria,” the university said in a statement… 050
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Kurds meet Erdogan’s peace deal with hope and trepidation www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2... 040
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Kurds Are Key to Tightening the Economic Noose on Iran www.meforum.org/mef-observer...meforum.orgKurds Are Key to Tightening the Economic Noose on IranIranian Kurds Can Help the United States Win, but They Will Not Do So on Promises Alone 072
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Can Turkey’s Bashiqa withdrawal pave the way for deeper Iraq ties? www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...al-monitor.comCan Turkey’s Bashiqa withdrawal pave the way for deeper Iraq ties?Ankara hopes the planned handover of its Bashiqa base will deepen security cooperation with Baghdad and unlock broader economic ties, but implementation hinges on restoring Iraqi state authority in… 021
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Germany, Syria discuss returns of Syrian migrants www.rudaw.net/english/cate...rudaw.netGermany, Syria discuss returns of Syrian migrantsDownload the Rudaw app 030
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Turkish forces to withdraw from strategic military base in northern Iraq www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/t...euronews.comTurkish forces to withdraw from strategic base in northern IraqTurkey will gradually hand over the Bashiqa-Zilkan camp, where it has had troops since 2015, to the Iraqi government. 010
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Pakistani, Saudi, Turkish chiefs discuss closer military ties www.reuters.com/world/asia-p... 010
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms www.wsj.com/world/middle...wsj.comExclusive | Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After MidtermsThe president is skeptical that Tehran will meet his demands. 010
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting | aje.news/1zbkvnaje.newsTrump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meetingTrump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved. 000
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say www.reuters.com/world/asia-p... 000
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Netanyahu blasts Erdogan as ‘tyrant’ in fiery UNGA speech www.i24news.tv/en/news/isra...i24news.tvNetanyahu blasts Erdogan as ‘tyrant’ in fiery UNGA speech - i24NEWSNetanyahu defended Israel from accusations of genocide, praised US President Donald Trump for his support, and attacked Iran and Qatar for funding anti-Israel propaganda 010
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026US pledges to ensure Iranian attacks on Kurdistan Region cease rudaw.net/english/cate...rudaw.netUS pledges to ensure Iranian attacks on Kurdistan Region ceaseUS Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz said Wednesday that Washington will ensure attacks from Iran cease and that all parties are properly defended, adding that the US will continue workin 001
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Kurdish child’s forced confession raises fears of possible death sentence in Iran kurdistanhumanrights.org/en/news/2026...kurdistanhumanrights.orgKurdish child’s forced confession raises fears of possible death sentence - KHRNMedia outlets affiliated with the security agencies of the Islamic Republic of Iran have published a video of forced confessions... 031
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Iran Struggles to Shift Trade to Land From Sea www.wsj.com/logistics-re... 000
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Amedspor Revolution: Kurdish Club Tops Turkish League with Serie A Flashes www.gazzetta.it/en/football/... 030
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Iraq’s Kurdistan Region Officially Unifies Peshmerga Forces aawsat.news/yx4sjaawsat.newsIraq’s Kurdistan Region Officially Unifies Peshmerga ForcesIraq’s Kurdistan Region formally announced Monday the unification of its Peshmerga forces, ending a division into two forces that had lasted more than three decades, in a step aimed at unifying… 010
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Trump and Iran Exchange Threats as Leaders Converge for Key U.N. Gathering. Can the Meeting Cool Rising Tensions? time.com/article/2026...time.comCan This Week's U.N. Gathering Cool Rising Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran?Trump and Iranian leaders have exchanged fresh threats ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, where delegations from the warring countries will be in attendance. 000
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026PJAK member remains forcibly disappeared 12 days after Iranian intelligence arrest kurdistanhumanrights.org/en/news/2026...kurdistanhumanrights.orgPJAK member remains forcibly disappeared 12 days after intelligence arrest - KHRNSirwan Habibi, a member of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), remains forcibly disappeared 12 days after Ministry of Intelligence... 021
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s... 000
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Six French ISIS suspects face Iraqi justice after Syria detention middle-east-online.com/en/six-frenc... 001
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026An American journalist missing in Syria: what happened? www.npr.org/2026/09/20/n...npr.orgAn American journalist missing in Syria: what happened? : Up First from NPRThis is the story of one of the biggest missing-person cases of our time. It’s been more than fourteen years since American journalist Austin Tice vanished in Syria. There have been many stories… 012
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Iran's 'new Hezbollah:' How powerful are the Houthis now? p.dw.com/p/5MrrVp.dw.comIran's 'new Hezbollah:' How powerful are the Houthis now?After Houthi victories in Yemen, the group's importance in the US-Iran war has grown. Previously Lebanon's Hezbollah was considered most significant in Iran's "axis of resistance." Now the Houthis… 021
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Will shutdowns forced by US blockade damage Iran’s oil wells? www.iranintl.com/en/202609190...iranintl.comWill shutdowns forced by US blockade damage Iran’s oil wells?The sharp fall in Iran’s oil loadings is forcing it to curb production, raising costs beyond lost sales, from restarting aging wells to maintaining reservoir pressure and protecting shared fields.… 011
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The Twin Sisters Facing the Wrath of Iran’s Crackdown www.wsj.com/world/middle... 011
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Iran's next supreme leader won't 'last long' without my approval, Trump says abcnews.com/Politics/ira...abcnews.comIran's next supreme leader won't 'last long' without my approval, Trump saysPresident Trump spoke to ABC News' Mary Bruce about the war with Iran. 010
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Turkey revokes operating license of Iran's Mellat Bank amid US measures www.reuters.com/world/middle... 020
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four www.reuters.com/world/middle... 010
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Trump says he's approaching major crossroads in Iran war www.axios.com/2026/09/17/t...axios.comTrump tells Axios he's approaching major crossroads in Iran warThe U.S. has settled into a familiar pattern in the war that some officials say is not sustainable. 010
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN www.reuters.com/world/middle... 010
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Amnesty accuses Iran of crimes against humanity www.france24.com/en/amnesty-a... 010
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Iran security chief warns over Kurdistan border security as strike marks Zhina Amini anniversary www.rudaw.net/english/cate...rudaw.netIran security chief warns over Kurdistan border security as strike marks Zhina Amini anniversaryIran’s top national security official issued warnings on Wednesday regarding alleged Israeli activity in the Kurdistan Region and called for tighter security along Iran’s western border, as a general 011
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026MTrump to hold Iran talks with Gulf leaders next week www.axios.com/2026/09/16/t...axios.comScoop: Trump to hold Iran talks with Gulf leaders next weekThe meeting is expected to focus on U.S. ideas for a postwar strategy. 020
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Tensions flare in Syria’s Kurdish northeast as government integration deal moves forward apnews.com/article/syri... 052
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Kurdish child ‘tortured for murder confession’ after IRGC Intelligence arrest kurdistanhumanrights.org/en/news/2026...kurdistanhumanrights.orgKurdish child ‘tortured for murder confession’ after IRGC Intelligence arrest - KHRNArzhin Jondi, a 16-year-old Kurdish child from the village of Kuper in Piranshahr, West Azerbaijan Province, has been arrested by... 021
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Kurdish Political Prisoners Join General Strike on Jin’s Amini Anniversary iranwire.com/en/news/1576...iranwire.comKurdish Political Prisoners Join General Strike on Jina Amini AnniversaryFour Kurdish political prisoners held in Evin and Yazd prisons have announced that they will go on a hunger strike on Wednesday, Septemb ... 031
Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Syrian Kurds aim to preserve Kurdish schooling as Damascus reasserts authority www.reuters.com/business/med... 041