Despite all the tensions and uncertainty back home, I just wrapped up an inspiring time at the LSE #Kurdish Studies Conference, crucial issues tackled, bold ideas tested, and plenty to take back. I also joined Chatham House’s closed roundtable with the #Qatari PM’s advisor.

Amman today, beautiful weather, but the sky swarms with drones and the wail of alarms echoes through the streets. #tahran #Jordan #تل_أبيب #Israel #IsraeliranWar #IranIsraelConflict #Iran

16 hours by car from #Amman to #Erbil, a road trip like no other. Missiles and drones overhead most of the way! 🛣️🚗 Karameh & Turaibil crossings were smooth but peculiar: #Jordan had no scanner, so every bag was opened by hand; #Iraq’s Turaibil had a scanner, yet questioned

One can’t help but wonder these days: who truly steers the wheel of U.S. foreign policy?! 👇🏻 #Iran #Israel nytimes.com/2025/06/17/us/…

This is extraordinary in so many ways

I’ve been in Geneva with European partners meeting Iran today. They have a window to agree a diplomatic solution - they should take the off ramp.

Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security. Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and the US has taken action to alleviate that threat. The situation in the Middle East remains volatile and stability in the region is a priority. We call

Iran must never have a nuclear weapon. The US has taken action to alleviate the threat that would pose to the global community. The UK did not participate in these strikes. We urge Iran to show restraint and reach a diplomatic solution to end this crisis.

#Iran is now confronted with one of its most complex challenges since 1979: - Responding forcefully could trigger additional US strikes, while it is already under pressure from #Israeli operations. - Choosing not to respond risks projecting vulnerability, both abroad and at

Is this a single, decisive strike from #Trump, or the start of a broader campaign? - My assessment is that Trump would rather treat this as a one-off show of force. - However, if Iran chooses to retaliate, there is doubt that he would respond with even greater intensity. - For

My latest Kurdistan 24 English regarding 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 🇮🇷 war , totally agree with my friend Dr. Hanar Marouf Militarily, a strike on #Fordow is not just about damage to centrifuges. It’s a signal: “We can hit your crown jewels if we want to.” It also forces #Iran to calculate whether to disperse

Trying to find some calm tonight after last night’s escalation, knowing my home is near potential targets. Hoping for peace and safety for everyone… better days are ahead! #strongerkurdistan #IsraelIranConflict #Iraq #Iran #IsraeliranWar