The U.S. and “Israel” aim to pressure Iran using Kurdish proxies, but fragmented Kurdish politics, historical mistrust, and Iran’s control make success unlikely.

Just minutes of clashes were enough to end the life of Abdul Ghani al-Kikli better known as Gheniwa, head of the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) and until recently one of the most powerful warlords in western Libya.

Many Syrian refugees in Turkey are currently planning to embark on a new, troubled migration to Europe, after reasons such as feelings of instability and fear of the outcome of the upcoming Turkish presidential elections.