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Drones attacked the office of Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, with some officials accusing Iran of being behind the assault. No casualties were reported in the incident.
Masoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, stated that Iraqi Kurdistan seeks peace as regional tensions continue to escalate.
US armed forces successfully shot down several drones over Erbil, the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, near the US consulate, according to local security forces.
Despite decades of conflict, a new mountain resort in Iraqi Kurdistan offers locals and tourists a chance to experience skiing and enjoy leisure, providing a respite from chronic problems.
President Barzani of Iraqi Kurdistan held meetings with Mazloum Abdi in Erbil and also met with Italian Ambassador Fontana. These engagements highlight diplomatic and political interactions in the region.
A prominent people smuggler has been arrested in Iraqi Kurdistan following an investigation by the BBC that uncovered his identity. The arrest marks a significant development in efforts to combat human trafficking.
Iran's Foreign Minister engaged in diplomatic discussions with Pakistan's military chief and the president of Iraqi Kurdistan.
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is set to retire later this year after facing widespread criticism and public backlash for an English-only condolence message following a fatal runway collision, with the airline now emphasizing French fluency in its search for a successor.
Amman has expressed its support for Erbil following a drone attack on the residence of the Kurdish President and Peshmerga forces, which the IRGC has condemned as a 'clear act of terrorism'.
The US Secretary of State has thanked Iraqi Kurdistan's Prime Minister for ensuring oil from the region reaches global markets, helping to stabilize supply amidst the Iran war's impact on prices.
Ivana Vasić, who lived and worked in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan for eight years, drove 3,000 kilometers to Belgrade due to the deteriorating security situation and increased tensions in the border region.
The French military, specifically the 7th Alpine Hunters Battalion, paid a final tribute to Major Arnaud Frion, who was killed last week in Iraqi Kurdistan.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 16 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy will not be intimidated after a drone attack on an airbase in Kuwait destroyed a Italian military remotely piloted aircraft on Sunday as Iran continues to lash out in response to the attacks by Israel and the United States. No one was hurt in the drone strike, which came just days after Italian base in Erbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan, was hit. There were no injuries in the Erbil attack either. "We will not be inti...
The United Arab Emirates has reported that its consulate in Iraq's Kurdistan region has been targeted for the second time within a week, raising concerns about regional stability.
Iran has rejected US President Trump's warnings about the safety of its team at the World Cup, with the team labeling the US as unfit to host the tournament. This follows Iran's shock announcement of its refusal to participate in the 2026 World Cup, escalating the geopolitical dispute into the realm of global athletics.
The war between the US, Israel, and Iran has intensified with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion, leading to nearly 800,000 people displaced and a serious humanitarian emergency.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni stated she is closely monitoring the situation after an Italian military base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, came under attack, maintaining constant contact with her Foreign and Defense Ministers.
An Italian military base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, was attacked, though no injuries were reported in the incident.
Qatar has issued a strong condemnation of an attack that targeted the UAE consulate-general in Iraqi Kurdistan, expressing solidarity and concern over regional stability.
The US State Department warned of potential targeting of hotels used by foreigners by Iran-aligned militias in Iraqi Kurdistan, as thousands of Americans seek to evacuate the Middle East.
Iranian Kurdish militias stationed on the Iranian-Iraqi border in Iraqi Kurdistan have consulted with the United States in recent days about attacks on Iranian security forces in...
Iranian drones have reportedly targeted the office of Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the home of the intelligence chief.
The President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region has met with the Syrian President in Damascus. This meeting comes amid discussions regarding the integration of the YPG.
Iran has initiated drone and missile attacks targeting dissident bases located in Iraqi Kurdistan. These strikes have reportedly also impacted areas near American bases.
The Italian Ambassador to Iraq, Niccolò Fontana, and Consul General in Erbil, Tommaso Sansone, participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Halabja Martyrs’ Monument in Iraqi Kurdistan to honor the victims.
Officials from the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) are scheduled to meet within days as part of ongoing efforts to resolve the political deadlock in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Safeen Dizayee, the Foreign Minister of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq, asserts that Iran is still carrying out attacks despite a ceasefire, though he maintains Kurdistan remains a 'safe haven' in Iraq.
The Élysée suspects Iranian interference in Lebanon negotiations, following the death of a French peacekeeper and a previous attack in Iraqi Kurdistan attributed to Shiite groups.
Turkey has condemned an attack on the residence of President Barzani in Iraqi Kurdistan, reiterating its support for stability in the region and Iraq.
The UAE has issued a condemnation regarding the targeting of the home of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region's President.
An Iranian ballistic missile attack in Iraqi Kurdistan claimed the lives of six Peshmerga members, with local authorities immediately blaming Iran for the assault.
Ivana Vasić drove 3,000 kilometers from Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, to Serbia to escape Iranian bombings in the region.
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, united in a coalition, have called on 'oppressed minorities in Iran' to unite for a democratic transition, while in Iraqi Kurdistan, these parties are being targeted by Iran.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has issued a condemnation following a second attack on the UAE Consulate General located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
2 injured in second drone attack on UAE Consulate General in Iraqi Kurdistan Khaleej Times
A rifle-wielding man, identified as a Lebanese immigrant who lost relatives in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, attacked a Detroit-area synagogue and was killed in a shootout. Police operations were underway following the gunfire exchange.
Smoke from an explosion near the airport of the city of Erbil in northern Iraq late in the evening of March 11, 2026 A rocket struck an Italian military base in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, during the night, the Italian Ministry of Defense confirmed on Thursday. No casualties were reported. Hungarian soldiers are […] The post Iranian Strike Hits Iraqi Base Hosting Hungarian Troops appeared first on Hungary Today.
A missile hit an Italian base in Erbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan, during the night.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards announced that they targeted US bases in Bahrain and Iraqi Kurdistan by launching a new missile attack. The Guards...
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it has targeted what it calls 'separatist groups' in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, following reports of Iranian Kurdish forces preparing units for deployment inside Iran.
A member of Iran's Defence Council has issued threats of potential attacks in Iraqi Kurdistan, escalating regional tensions.
A report indicates that former President Trump used Kurdistan Regional Government President Nechirvan Barzani as a secret line of communication with Iran’s IRGC during peace talks in May.
The removal of US Patriot systems from Iraqi Kurdistan has raised concerns about increased vulnerability to attacks, following nearly 1,000 missile and drone strikes in the region since February.
Italy has conferred its highest honor, the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Italy, upon Nechirvan Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, during an official ceremony in Erbil.
The recent conflict with Iran has once again highlighted the critical need for improved air defense capabilities in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Iran has issued a stern warning that any resumption of US attacks would lead to a war that would spread "far beyond the region." Iranian officials stated that their devastating strikes would crush any aggressors.
Iran's top diplomat travels to Pakistan for discussions on peace efforts, as ceasefire negotiations with Washington remain stalled. He is expected to present Iran's proposals for ending the conflict.
Residents of Iraqi Kurdistan are experiencing despair after a month and a half of drone threats, with a civilian killed in an attack blamed on Iran just before a ceasefire. Approximately 700 drones have been involved in total.
The United States has issued a warning for American citizens to immediately leave Iraq, citing numerous attacks by pro-Iranian groups against US citizens and targets across Iraq, including Iraqi Kurdistan, as well as Iraqi institutions and civilian facilities.
A powerful explosion was heard near Erbil International Airport in Iraqi Kurdistan, with reports also indicating damage to the radar at Kuwait's airport.
Iraqi Kurdistan has claimed that six 'Iranian ballistic missiles' killed six Peshmerga soldiers, who are members of the armed forces of the autonomous region in northern Iraq bordering Iran.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq has reached an agreement with the federal government in Baghdad to resume oil exports through a pipeline to Turkey, destined for the port of Ceyhan. This decision comes amidst concerns over the Strait of Hormuz.
On March 16, 1988, Saddam Hussein's regime launched a mustard gas and sarin attack on the Kurdish town of Halabja, which at that time was suspected of collaborating with Iran, killing thousands. Thirty-eight years later, survivors remain haunted by those memories.
French soldiers who were wounded in a drone strike in Iraqi Kurdistan have been repatriated to France.
A 15-year-old girl was killed and her parents severely injured in a Russian attack on a village near Chernihiv, Ukraine, which also damaged two residential buildings.
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that his country's stance in the Middle East conflict remains 'purely defensive' and that France will not allow itself to be drawn into the war, despite an Iranian drone incident in Iraqi Kurdistan.
(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 12 - The overnight attack on Italy's military base at Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan was deliberate, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Thursday. "Absolutely yes, that is a NATO base and it's also American," Crosetto replied on Tg1, when asked whether last night's attack was a deliberate attack. Crosetto added that Itay's current 141 troops at Erbil were already scheduled to return via vacuation by land, perhaps to Turkey. He said 102 people have already returned to Italy from ...
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, with 4,000 to 5,000 fighters based in Iraqi Kurdistan, are prepared to challenge Tehran and have high hopes for the US-Israeli operation in Iran, but are holding back as the war unfolds.
Iranian Kurds hunted by drones in Iraqi Kurdistan Jordan Times
'We will crush you': Iran Armed Forces warn Iraqi Kurdistan against cooperation with US, Israel PressTV
IRGC pounds bases of anti-Iran terrorist groups in Iraqi Kurdistan PressTV