"What's Next After the Tehran Events?"... A seminar in Erbil to discuss developments in Kurdistan, Iraq, and the region
Shafaq News/On Tuesday, a discussion session focusing on the political situation in theMiddle East and the world was held in Erbil, the capital of the KurdistanRegion. The Ruya Foundation For Contemporary Culture In Iraq organized theevent.
The seminar,titled "What's Next After the Tehran Events?", delved into the recentdevelopments in Iran following the assassination of Hamas' political bureauchief, Ismail Haniyeh. The discussion examined the broader implications andrepercussions of these events on the region from multiple perspectives.
The sessionalso addressed the position of the Kurdistan Region and Iraq amid theseinternational shifts, highlighting the potential impact on their politicallandscape.
Hamasannounced on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, that its political bureau chief, IsmailHaniyeh, was assassinated in Tehran following an Israeli airstrike on hisresidence in the Iranian capital.
Iran hasvowed to avenge Haniyeh's death, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Revolutionary Guard commanders all promising a"severe and calculated response" against Israel.
