Kurdish nationalist party in Iraqi Kurdistan seeking self-determination
Iraq has elected Nizar Amidi as president after a delayed vote, as the country continues to recover from the US-Israeli war on Iran. The election occurs during ongoing violence linked to the conflict, with Iraq facing political and economic instability. The prime minister's appointment remains unresolved.
Turkey has warned of Kurdish mobilisations in Iran and Iraq while PKK elements push for guarantees and a defined role for Abdullah Ocalan. Ankara maintains disarmament as a precondition for broader reforms, with stalled parliamentary momentum and ongoing regional tensions complicating prospects for renewed peace.
Iraq has set a 30 September deadline for pro-Iran armed groups to disarm, aligning with the end of the US-led coalition’s mission. The government says weapons outside state control will face legal redress after that date, as it pushes to integrate PMF factions into official forces amid ongoing US pressure.