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@diyarkurda.bsky.social

Journalist, Washington D.C. Bureau Chief at @Rudaw - @WHCA member

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#New Appointing U.S. sanctioned militant, Ahmad al-Hays, by the Syrian Interim Authorities as the commander of a division in the northeast #Syria is a ‘’serious mistake.’’
@statedeptspox tells me

09.05.2025 00:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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President Trump can get deal with Iran done: US Deputy State Department Spox In an exclusive interview with Rudaw, US Deputy State Department Spokesperson Mignon Houston emphasized that President Donald Trump’s administration remains 'laser-focused' on the Middle East - partic...

In an interview with Rudaw, US Deputy State Department Spokesperson Mignon Houston emphasized that Trump’s administration remains "laser-focused" on the Middle East - particularly on the conduct of Syria’s interim authorities and the ongoing nuclear talks with Iran
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03.05.2025 01:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Kurdish parties must ‘work quickly’ to form government: US official WASHINGTON, DC - Kurdistan Region’s political parties must “work quickly” to form a government as it is in the best interest of the people and Iraq as a whole, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary...

Kurdistan Region’s political parties must “work quickly” to form a government as it is in the best interest of the people and Iraq as a whole, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iraq and Iran Victoria Taylor told Rudaw in an interview on Wednesday.

www.rudaw.net/english/inte...

03.05.2025 01:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It is always great for having Dana Stroul's insightful thoughts with her deep understanding and background on the situation in Middle East on Rudaw, I so much enjoyed the smooth conversation with her on a wide range of issues related to Syria and the region soon on @rudawmedia.bsky.social

17.01.2025 15:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#New US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has returned Tracey Ann Jacobson nomination for @USEmbBaghdad to President Biden… she is no longer eligible for consideration for becoming US ambassador to #Iraq by the Senate…

04.01.2025 15:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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It was so great to be joined by former US DAS for Syrian Affairs Ethan Goldrich at Rudaw Media Network’s Studio in Washington D.C. We discussed the #Syrian developments & future of US backed Kurdish forces in Syria. Mr. Goldrich was retired from his job days ahead of Assad Regime collapse

20.12.2024 04:12 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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It was a great pleasure to see US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and colleagues again at the State Department’s holiday reception for press corps.

#Press #journalism #journalist #freepress

18.12.2024 13:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#New US Secretary of State & Iraqi PM discussed the security situation in Syria and the Iraqi PM has “emphasized the importance of preventing & aggression on Syrian territories by any party, stressing that such actions pose a direct threat to the region’s security & stability.” Per Iraqi PM office.

13.12.2024 14:50 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

#BreakingNews : US @SecBlinken of State made announced visit to #Bghada today to meet with Prime Minister @mohamedshia of #Iraq to discuss Syrian developments

13.12.2024 14:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#New US @SecBlinken in his meeting with Turkish President has “reiterated the importance of all actors in #Syria respecting human rights, upholding international humanitarian law, and taking all feasible steps to protect civilians, including members of minority groups.” Per State Dep Statement

12.12.2024 21:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Blinken to have ‘challenging’ conversation in Turkey: Former diplomat United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is going to have “some very difficult conversations” in Ankara over the Syrian National Army (SNA) attacks on the areas under the control of the US-back...

Discussed a wide range of issues with Jennifer Gavito related to #Rojava - #Syria and Syrian transition government-led by US designated terror group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, (HTS) and the threats on the areas under the control of the US backed Kurdish forces..
Read the full interview 👇🏻

12.12.2024 13:42 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you @onestpress.bsky.social for the opportunity to share some thoughts on the situation in #Syria 👇🏻

12.12.2024 05:48 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Today, I had the honer to discuss the Syrian issues and US engagement with Jennifer Gavito the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and Senior Advisor at Cohen Group in our studio in Washington D.C. Soon on Rudaw...
#Syria #Kurds #Rojava #Middle_East

11.12.2024 22:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#New to discuss the Syrian developments, US @SecBlinken to visit Turkiye and Jordan from today to December 13, per State Department statement
In Ankara, he will “discuss ongoing bilateral cooperation on shared priorities from counterterrorism to regional stability” Statement reads
#Syria #Rojava

11.12.2024 13:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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US calls for avoiding direct conflict in Syria WASHINGTON DC - The United States on Tuesday said they have made it clear to all relevant parties in Syria that there should be “no direct conflict” between armed groups as escalations between various...

The United States on Tuesday said they have made it clear to all relevant parties in Syria that there should be “no direct conflict” between armed groups as escalations between various groups have intensified in recent weeks.

11.12.2024 12:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Couldn’t be more proud to be on this stage last night and get recognition by the very well respected Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in USA..I was so honored to have the support of my colleagues and friends in the room, it was a great privilege to share the momentous of the day with them

07.12.2024 03:24 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Getting it first, getting it right

#News #Middle_East #Kurdistan #WashingtonDC #Rudaw

04.12.2024 12:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Pro-Iran groups could drag Iraq into a regional war, warns US WASHINGTON, DC - The United States warned on Monday that Iran-backed groups operating in Iraq risk dragging the country into a regional conflict amid Israeli threats, adding that Washington has warned...

Pro-Iran groups could drag Iraq into a regional war, warns US

26.11.2024 03:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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#New US has warned #Iraq over Iranian backed groups destabilizing activities &potentially dragging Iraq into the regional war:StateDeptSpox tells me
“we have been clear w/ the Government of Iraq that it must do everything possible to prevent these types of attacks from inside its own borders”Said he

26.11.2024 03:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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