Iraqi Kurdistan

Informed source rejects IRGC missile operation in Iraq

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – An informed source has dismissed reports circulating on social media and in some media outlets alleging that the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.

Deadly gunfire leaves casualties in northern Iraq

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – A civilian was killed, and two others were injured in a shooting in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, according to regional authorities.

Iraqi Kurdistan's Khor Mor gas field struck by rocket

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Khor Mor gas field was struck by a rocket attack on Wednesday night for which Iraqi Kurdistan's officials blame outlawed groups.

Iraqi PM announces ‘historic’ deal with Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Thursday announced that his government has reached a "historic agreement" with the Kurdistan Region to resume Kurdish oil exports, which have been suspended since 2023. 

US forces will withdraw from their bases in Iraq: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – The international coalition forces led by the United States will withdraw from Ain al-Assad base, Baghdad airport and the Joint Operations Command in Iraq, media claimed on Sunday.

Drone strikes hit three oil fields in Kurdistan Region

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Explosive-laden drones struck three oil installations in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region early Wednesday, escalating a series of coordinated attacks targeting the Region’s vital energy infrastructure.

Drone attacks target Iraq airport, oil field

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – A drone packed with explosives was shot down near Arbil airport on Monday, with two more later hitting an oil field in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Explosion heard near Erbil Airport in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – An explosion was heard near Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq, with local sources reporting the downing of a drone in the area.

Pezeshkian attends meeting with Iraqi Kurdistan governors

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Fatemeh Mohajerani, spokesperson for President Masoud Pezeshkian's Administration said that the president attended a meeting between Iranian and Iraqi Kurdistan's provinical governors Thursday.

Iran, KRG officials meet to discover ways to broaden ties

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Governors of Iraqi Kurdistan Region (KRG) provinces held a meeting with local Iranian officials in Sanandaj, Kordestan Province in western Iran on Tuesday to discover avenues for expansion of bilateral relations.

Araghchi meets with President of Iraqi Kurdistan region

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani, visiting Iran to take part in the Tehran Dialogues Forum 2025, met with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran.

Iran calls for expanding relations with Kurdistan region

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council emphasized the need to develop economic ties alongside political relations with Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.

Ghalibaf to Head of Iraqi Kurdistan;

Economic coop. brings about regional security, stability

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Promoting economic cooperation also leads to security and stability in the region, Iranian Parliament Speaker says.

Pezeshkian:

Iranians view Iraqi Kurdish people as brothers

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran regards the Iraqi Kurdistan region as a brotherly neighbor, emphasizing that both sides can undertake significant initiatives to promote regional development through cooperation.

Barzani:

Iraqi Kurdistan not to become 'source of threat' to Iran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani says his territory will not become a “source of threat” to neighboring Iran, stressing that great steps have been taken to secure the common borders.

Head of Iraqi Kurdistan meets Iran's Pezeshkian in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) –  Head of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani met and held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Sunday.

Iran reacts to PKK dissolution

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has reacted to the dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) group.

Turkey launches drone attack on north Iraq

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Turkey targeted Duhok in the Iraqi Kurdistan region with drones on Saturday.

Iran dep. FM meets KRG pres. to discuss bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) –Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh held talks with Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Nechirvan Barzani on Saturday to discuss bilateral ties, recent regional developments and issues of mutual interest.

Iraq rejects oil exports from Kurdistan under US pressure

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iraqi authorities have rejected reports that they have allowed a resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan region because of threats by the US government.

US piles pressure on Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump's administration is piling pressure on Iraq to allow Kurdish oil exports, a report says.

Iran security forces seize explosive devices shipment

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The commander of Iran's Border Guard Police Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi has said that a shipment of explosive devices was confiscated from a team of terrorists in Sardasht County in northwest Iran.

Iranian Consul Gen. meets with Iraqi Kurdistan party leader

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Consul General in Erbil held a meeting with the Leader of Islamic Relations Movement in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Iran consul general:

Iran attaches great importance to ties with Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The head of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, received Faramarz Asadi, the new Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Erbil.

Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan enjoy strong relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s newly appointed Consul General in Erbil, Faramarz Asadi, has lauded the “strong” relationship between Iran and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, describing the future of the ties as "highly promising."

Iraqi Kurdistan calls for expanding cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The head of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq’s Foreign Relations Department, Safeen Dizayee, has called for boosting bilateral cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Turkey military base in N Iraq comes under attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Local sources in Iraq reported that a Turkish military base in the north of the Arab state came under attack.

Al-Araji says;

Any action against Iran's security to face Iraq's response

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Any measure against Iran's security will be faced by the response of Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region, Iraq's National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji said in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan discuss developing ties

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Consul-General to Erbil Nasrollah Rashnoodi and leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party Masoud Barzani have reviewed the expansion of bilateral relations.

Israel-linked terrorist team dismantled in northwest Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – A terrorist team affiliated with the Zionist Israeli regime was dismantled in the West Azerbaijan Province in northwest Iran recently.