Iraqi Kurdistan

Top council gives OK to Baneh-Marivan free-trade zone bill

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The Expediency Council has approved the Baneh-Marivan free-trade bill in a boost to the development of the western Iranian bordering areas with Iraqi Kurdistan, according to Kordestan Province's Governor Bahman Moradnia.
2021-05-05 23:59
Iraq summons Turkish Chargé d'Affairs to foreign ministry

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Turkish Chargé d'Affairs a few days after the Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar visited Turkish troops in northern Iraq without coordination.
2021-05-03 22:43
Turkish Defense Minister:

53 PKK elements, 7 Turkish soldiers killed in northern Iraq

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Turkish Defense Minister said that during the past 10 days since the start of the Turkish military's new operation in northern Iraq, as many as 53 PKK elements and 7 Turkish soldiers have been killed in the clashes.
2021-05-03 20:00
FM Zarif meets with Iraqi Kurdistan Union's officials

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with a delegation from Iraqi’s Kurdistan Union headed by Lahur Sheikh Jangi and Bafel Talabani as co-leaders of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) on Wed.
2021-04-28 11:09
Senior officials of Iraqi Kurdistan recieve Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian FM Zarif arrived in Erbil on Tue. evening and was received by the high-ranking officials of the Iraqi Kurdistan.
2021-04-27 18:39
Zarif leaves for Erbil to meet Kurdistan region's officials

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left Baghdad for Erbil to meet with Iraqi Kurdistan region's official.
2021-04-27 17:06
Iraq at forefront of fight against ISIL in region: Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Stating that Iraq is at forefront of the fight against ISIL in the region, the Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif stressed the country's support for a united and powerful Iraq.
2021-04-27 14:21
Turkish warplanes attack areas in Iraq's Duhok province

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iraqi Kurdistan local sources say that Turkish artillery and warplanes bombed Kani Masi region in the northern Iraqi province of Duhok over two the past days.
2021-04-24 19:37
Uraman Village, stair-stepped heaven in W Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Located in the west of Iran, the Uraman Takht village of Kurdistan Province enjoys the most unique landscapes and touristic attractions which is recommended as the best vaccation destination for Nowruz travelers in the spring.
2021-03-30 08:29
Number of US forces withdraw from air base in Iraq's Erbil

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) -- Media sources have announced that a number of US troops have withdrawn from Erbil air base in Iraq’s Kurdish region.
2021-03-26 17:40
By: Shorash Ali

33rd anniversary of Halabja chemical attack

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The 33rd anniversary of the Halabja chemical attack was held with the participation of Iraqi Kurdistan officials in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
2021-03-13 19:00
FM spox:

Publishing stamp in Iraqi KRG, against intl. principles, rule

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – In reaction to publishing stamps in Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) following Pope Francis's visit to Iraq, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that publishing the stamps is against international principles and rules.
2021-03-10 21:22
Tehran ready to assist Baghdad in security affairs: Envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Iran wants full security in Iraq, it will never support those who seek to undermine Iraqi security, and in this regard, the country is even ready to help Iraq in the field of security, the Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad said.
2021-02-28 10:42
Turkish warplanes attack multiple sites in Dohuk, N. Iraq

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – For the second consecutive day, Turkish warplanes attacked multiple sites in Dohuk, the capital of the Duhok Governorate in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
2021-02-25 19:52
VIDEO: Moment a rocket landed in Iraq's Erbil

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Last night, Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, was attacked with 5 missiles. CCTV footage shows one of the missiles hitting the area.
2021-02-16 14:31
Rocket attack in Erbil kills US military contractor

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – A rocket attack in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil on Monday killed a civilian contractor with the American-led military coalition and wounded six others, including a US service member, said a US-led coalition spokesman.
2021-02-16 08:30
Turkey building new base in Iraq's Duhok

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – An Iraqi security source announced that Turkish forces in the Iraqi Kurdistan region were building a new military base near Duhok province.
2021-01-10 14:53
1 killed in explosion in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – A Peshmerga officer was killed and two members of his family were wounded in an explosion in Sulaymaniyah in the Iraqi Kurdistan region today.
2021-01-09 16:46
Turkish aircraft bomb 8 villages in Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – According to reports, Turkish military aircraft have targeted eight villages in the Iraqi Kurdistan region with bombs on Saturday morning.
2020-12-19 15:43
Iraqi Kurdistan seeks opening of new border with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The officials from the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and the country’s border crossing authorities have reviewed the opening of a new border crossing with Iran in line with the plans to boost bilateral trades.
2020-12-08 09:59
Iraqi Kurdistan slams assassination of Iranian scientist

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – In a statement, Iraqi Kurdistan condemned the assassination of the Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, expressing condolences to the Iranian government and nation.
2020-11-30 20:51
Turkey suspiciously boosting military presence in N Iraq

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – A member of the Patriotic Union of Iraqi Kurdistan party noted that Turkey is strengthening its military presence in northern Iraq.
2020-11-25 15:13
Kermanshah to run technical, vocational courses in Halabja

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – General director of technical and vocational training of Iran's western Kermanshah province announced that the province is to run educational courses in Iraqi Kurdistan's Halabja.
2020-07-22 16:32
Nechirvan Barzani:

Iraqis never forget Iran’s aid to their country

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Head of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani praised Iran's assistance to the Iraqi government and people, saying that the Iraqi nation will never forget such help.
2020-07-20 10:17
Zarif wraps up on-day visit to Iraq after meetings in Erbil

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrapped up his one-day visit to neighboring Iraq after holding talks in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan region.
2020-07-20 09:16
Zarif meets with KGR head in Erbil

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with Head of Iraqi Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani in Erbil on Sunday evening.
2020-07-19 21:59
FM Zarif leaves Baghdad for Iraq’s KRG

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – After holding talks with senior Iraqi officials and authorities, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left Baghdad for Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq’s Irbil on Sunday evening.
2020-07-19 20:02
FM Zarif arrives in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Iraqi capital on Sunday morning.
2020-07-19 10:00
In an Interview with MNA;

Fall in oil price put Kurdistan Region's economy at serious risk: politician

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – A parliamentary member of the Iraqi Kurdistan region’s Natural Resources Commission believes that the immediate and effective solution to prevent the economic bankruptcy of the region is a wise agreement with the central government.
2020-04-26 01:00
Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan Region discuss trade relations

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Consul General of Iran Mehdi Shoushtari met and held talks with governor of Sulaymaniyah Haval Abubakir on Sunday evening on the trade relations.
2020-04-20 11:22