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• Latest in the Tehran attacks 

  ISIS claimed the attacks on the parliament and Khomeini’s tomb in Iranian capital Tehran. The attacks have left 12 dead and 42 wounded, while 6 assailants were reportedly killed.
• 75 ISIS members killed as SDF forces advance in Raqqa 

  Fierce clashes are taking place in two neighborhoods east and west of Raqqa. 75 ISIS members were killed during clashes ongoing since Tuesday evening.
• Call for support from the refugees in Tabqa Camp 

  Residents of the camp set up for refugees in northwestern Tabqa are living under harsh conditions. Refugees are expecting support.
• HDP MP Aydoğan receives another jail sentence of 20 months 

  HDP deputy Nursel Aydoğan has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.
• UN: Turkey meddles with the demographic makeup in Kurdish regions 

  A report by the United Nations states that Turkey is meddling with the region’s ethnic, social, cultural and demographic makeup through urban renovation in regions with a dense Kurdish population.
• House condemns Turkey's violence against protesters in Washington 

  The House of Representatives passed House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce’s (R-CA) resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador’s residence on May 16th.
• German Cabinet approves withdrawal from Incirlik 

  The German Cabinet has decided to withdraw German soldiers from Turkey's İncirlik Air Base.
• Attack on the Iranian Parliament and Khomeini’s tomb 

  At least 8 people were killed and several others were wounded in simultaneous attacks in Iran.
• SDF fighters reach the western entrance of Raqqa 

  SDF fighters have reached the western entrance of Raqqa after clearing the Tall Harqalah Castle of the gangs.
• SDF fighters enter Raqqa from the eastern front 

  Syrian Democratic Forces fighters have entered the Almashalab neighborhood of Raqqa from the eastern front.
• SDF Spokesman answers questions on Raqqa operation 

  SDF Spokesman Talal Silo stated that no date has been set for the finalisation of the operation for Raqqa that has been officially launched today.
• TAK: We will carry out actions that will change history 

  Kurdistan Freedom Falcons announced that all cities and metropolitan areas will become war zones.
• Hashd Al-Shaabi takes 3 towns and 10 villages from ISIS 

  Hashd Al-Shaabi forces have taken 3 towns and 10 villages to the south of Shengal from ISIS.
• SDF announces the launch of 'Great Battle' for Raqqa 

  The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) General Command announced the launch of the 'Great Battle' for the liberation of Raqqa from ISIS.
• Historic Raqqa operation to officially launch 

  Syrian Democratic Forces will be making a historic statement on the liberation of Raqqa from ISIS invasion.
• SDF liberates 4 villages northwest of Raqqa 

  SDF fighters have liberated 4 villages northwest of Raqqa today. 36 ISIS members were killed and clashes continue in 3 other villages.
• Germany to announce decision on İncirlik on Wednesday 

  German Minister of Defense Ursula von der Leyen stated that final decision regarding the German troops in İncirlik will be made during the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
• 15 detained in Urfa and Ağrı 

  The AKP regime continues its political genocide operations against the Kurdish people who it fails to cow into submission.
• 100,000 children threatened as conflict escalates in west Mosul 

  As the Iraqi army continues its operations on the last 4 ISIS-occupied neighborhoods west of Mosul, more reports of civilian casualties are coming through.
• “We are deprived of our citizenship for exposing the atrocities" 

  HDP’s Sarıyıldız, facing the threat of denaturalization, said: “They are doing this because we exposed the crime Erdoğan committed.” Former MP Üçer, under the same threat, said: “We will continue with the freedom struggle wherever we are.”
• Operation Wrath of Euphrates: 3 villages liberated 

  YPG-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters advancing towards Raqqa have liberated 3 more villages from ISIS invasion.
• HDP members to be denaturalized 

  130 people including 2 HDP MPs are about to have their citizenships revoked.
• One village liberated, 5 others surrounded near Raqqa 

  Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters advancing towards Raqqa as part of the Wrath of Euphrates operation have liberated 1 village and surrounded 5 others.
• Al-Qahtaniya town and Al-Khatuniya village liberated 

  Wrath of Euphrates fighters have liberated the Al-Qahtaniya town and Al-Khatuniya village from ISIS following 48 hours of clashes, and encircled 6 villages.
• Death toll rising in London 

  The number of people who lost their lives in the attacks in London last night has risen to 7. Three attackers were also shot by the police.