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Government. they not only fear kurdish independence but that they will try to take kirkuk with them. >> translator: will fight to the death. prevent the shiites from entering kirkuk. >> the independence vote was not only posed by baghdad but also the u.s. and turkey. the pentagon is trying to defuse the situation, calling for dialogue, but the underlying issue of kurdish independence isnt going away. it will continue to threaten iraqi unity. see you on conor powell in the middle east newsroom. t...

>> the kurds drive for independence puts the u.s. in a difficult position. the american military has a strong alliance with the kurds. but washington officially supports iraqi unity. at some stage, the americans will have to pick a side. more coming up after the break. stay with us. one laugh, and hello sensitive bladder.

I mean on the whole middle east is changing. >> so the map of the middle east is being redrawn. >> of course look at syria. we want to have our right of self-determination, to have our own state, peacefully. >> the kurds drive for independence puts the u.s. in a difficult position. the american military has a strong alliance with the kurds. but washington officially supports iraqi unity. at some stage the americans will have to pick a side. more coming up after the break. stay with us. new charm...

>> so the map of the middle east is being redrawn. >> of course look at syria. we want to have our right of self-determination, to have our own state, peacefully. >> the kurds drive for independence puts the u.s. in a difficult position. the american military has a strong alliance with the kurds. but washington officially supports iraqi unity. at some stage the americans will have to pick a side. more coming up after the break. stay with us.

Exactly happened and hopefully find out why. >> good point. david soucy, always a pleasure to have you on "new day." >> up next, john kerry says iraqi unity is necessary to stop isis militants. cnns interview with the secretary of state in iraq. thats ahead. plus, if the u.s. beats or ties with germany on i guess they call it a draw, if you will, on thursday, the team will advance to the knockout round of 16 at the world cup. what are their chances for breaking it down with a former soccer pro...