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IRGC has declared "maximum deterrence” a top military priority under an order from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, warning that any hostile action against the country could trigger a response without geographical limits. basnews.com/en/babat/922506

Iranian authorities have executed two young men convicted over violence during anti-government protests in the central city of Isfahan, bringing the number of people hanged in connection with the demonstrations to 36, a rights group reported on Tuesday. basnews.com/en/babat/922502

Syrian DJ praises Kurdistan’s thriving electronic music scene and its growing international potential

The Kurdistan Region is preparing to expand its economic ties with Central Asia and the Middle East, with an Uzbekistan trade center set to open in Erbil and a joint economic and industrial forum with Jordan scheduled for mid-December, the head of the region’s chambers of commerce and industry said Tuesday. basnews.com/en/babat/922499

Yemen’s Houthi movement on Tuesday claimed it had targeted Abha International Airport with a drone and Khamis Mushait Air Base with a ballistic missile, as cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia intensified and raised further concerns over the security of the kingdom’s aviation and military infrastructure. basnews.com/en/babat/922493

Iranian security forces arrested or abducted at least 124 people across the country in October, including 64 Kurds, 16 Baluch citizens, 16 women activists and nine minors, according to a report published by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights. basnews.com/en/babat/922487

Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) lawmaker Shakhawan Abdullah announced on Tuesday that Kirkuk’s electricity allocation would increase by 150 megawatts following a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to address the province’s power shortages. basnews.com/en/babat/922485

The Kurdistan Parliament’s Presidency has invited all lawmakers to attend a session on Wednesday to complete the remaining agenda items of the parliament’s first sitting of its sixth electoral term. basnews.com/en/babat/922478

#VIDEO: A vibrant look at Erbil’s evolving nightlife, as DJs and music lovers gather to enjoy live performances, celebrate music, and showcase the city’s growing creative and cultural scene.

Iranian parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the United States holds the key to preventing a renewed conflict, warning that Tehran remains prepared for military confrontation. basnews.com/en/babat/922464

Iraq’s military has reportedly deployed four army brigades to Basra after receiving intelligence that Iran-aligned militias were planning attacks on Kuwait. basnews.com/en/babat/922460

The US carried out limited strikes against targets on Iran’s Qeshm Island late Monday, according to US media reports, despite renewed diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement with Tehran and prevent a return to full-scale fighting. basnews.com/en/babat/922452

#BREAKING: US forces have carried out defensive strikes against several Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official.

#VIDEO: A glimpse into Erbil’s music scene, where DJs and music enthusiasts come together for live performances, showcasing the city’s growing nightlife and creative culture.

Kurdish rhythms meet electronic music in a bid to redefine the region’s modern music scene

DJ community brings a fresh wave of electronic music culture to Kurdistan

#Kirkuk Protests continue in Kirkuk over rising private generator electricity prices, with demonstrators waving the Kurdistan flag.

An Iraqi criminal court has sentenced nine French nationals to prison terms of up to 20 years for their affiliation with ISIS, marking the first verdicts in a series of trials involving 47 French citizens transferred from Syria to Iraq. basnews.com/en/babat/922445