Iraqi Kurdistan

IRGC strikes Komala base in Iraq's Balisan

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The Komala terrorist and separatist group's headquarters in Balisan was targeted in a drone operation by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Ground Forces, causing significant losses.

Drone strikes anti-Iran groups positions in Iraq's Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – A drone targeted the headquarters of anti-Iranian separatist groups northeast of Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region, according to reports.

Envoy says Iraq agrees to expel anti-Iran adversary group

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Al-e-Sadeq says Iran and Iraq have reached an agreement to expel a separatist group from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.

Blasts reported in separatist groups bases in Erbil

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Local media in Iraqi Kurdistan Region reported attacks on headquarters of anti-Iran separatist terrorists in Erbil province.

Explosion, drone attack hit Erbil outskirts

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – An explosion was heard in the outskirts of Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region, with reports of a drone attack on the headquarters of anti-Iran separatist groups in Wadi Alane.

Loud explosions heard in Erbil (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Local media in Iraqi Kurdistan Region reported on Saunday explosion were heard in Erbil.

Iran ready to resolve issues with neighbors through diplomacy

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is ready to resolve differences with its neighbors through dialogue and mutual respect.

Iraq holds special place for Iran: Leader's aide

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Leader's adviser on international affairs told the visiting PUK leader that the friendship between Tehran and Baghdad is eternal and a major asset for both countries.

Bafel Talabani holds talks with Iran FM in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Bafel Talabani, head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the foreign ministry in Tehran on Tuesday morning.

PUK head Talabani to visit Tehran for talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Jalal Talabani, is set to visit Tehran on Tuesday at the invitation of Iran's foreign minister for talks on a range of issues.

Missiles target separatist positions in Iraq's Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Positions of separatist groups in Sulaymaniyah in Iraqi Kurdistan came under missile attack.

IRGC strikes US facilities in Iraq's Erbil

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its ground forces launched a combined missile and drone attack on US bases in Erbil, destroying a repair centre, equipment warehouses and a spy balloon guidance system.

PJAK attacks people in village in Marivan

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Local media in Iran said Monday that PJAK terror group had carried out an attack on local people in a village in Marivan County in Kordestan Province in the west of Iran.

Iranian, Iraqi FMs discuss regional security in phone call

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein held a phone conversation to exchange views on the latest regional developments and border security issues.

Araghchi raps attack on Barzani's office as false flag op.

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has deplored the attack on Iraqi Kurdistan Region's prime minister's office as false flag operations.

Drone strike hits northern Iraq

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Regional media outlets reported drone attacks on Kurdistan region in northern Iraq.

Senior IRGC general:

Iran has ‘total intelligence superiority’ in northwest

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran has achieved “total intelligence superiority” in the northwest, two officials say, warning enemies against any “miscalculation” in the region.

Drone attacks pound separatists' positions in northern Iraq

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Drone strikes targeted headquarters of separatist groups in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah and Erbil provinces on Sunday, triggering powerful explosions and activating air defence systems, Iraqi media reported.

Explosions reported in Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Local media in Iraq reported Thursday morning, citing local sources, that several explosions had occurred in the city of Erbil in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Drone strike hits anti-Iran groups in Erbil

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Drone strikes targeted positions of anti-Iranian separatist groups in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region, early Wednesday.

Drone attack reported in Erbil

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Local media in Iraqi Kurdistan have reported a drone attack in the city of Erbil on Saturday afternoon.

Blasts rock Iraqi Kurdistan, US consulate on alert

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Multiple explosions were reported in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah in Iraq's Kurdistan region on Monday, triggering warning sirens at the U.S. consulate in Erbil.

Drone hits US base in Erbil, Sulaymaniyah flights halt

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – A drone attack struck the al-Harir airbase housing U.S. forces near Erbil early Saturday, triggering heavy explosions.

Explosions reported in Kuwait, Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Media have reported that sound of explosions was heard in some areas in Kuwait and Iraqi Kurdistan on Wednesday afternoon.

Pezeshkian:

Iran ready to expand cooperation with Iraqi Kurdistan Region

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran is prepared to expand educational, cultural, scientific and economic cooperation with Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.

Explosion heard in Iraqi Kurdistan region

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – An explosion was heard in Iraq's northern province of Sulaymaniyah in the Iraqi Kurdistan region on Thursday.

Iraqi, Kurdish delegation to visit Iran: Ambassador

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – A high-level security delegation from Iraq and the Kurdistan Region will visit Tehran in June to discuss bilateral security cooperation, Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad, Mohammad-Kazem Al-Sadeq, stated.

Iraq’s PM-designate set to present majority of cabinet

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Prime Minister-designate Ali Falih Al-Zaidi is expected to present around 14 ministerial nominees during Monday’s parliamentary session, as political blocs move toward holding a confidence vote on the new Iraqi government.

IRGC says 8 terrorists killed, injured in Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The IRGC said in a statement on Saturday that the bases of the Democratic Party terrorist group in the Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq were identified and targeted by the IRGC forces.

Blast hits oil refinery in northern Iraq

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Media sources reported an explosion at an oil refinery in Dohuk province of Iraq’s Kurdistan region.