Iraqi Kurdistan

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.

Barzani congratulates Iran’s new Leader Ayt. Mojtaba Khamenei

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Nechirvan Barzani, the head of Iraq’s Kurdistan region, congratulated Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran’s new leader. 

US army base in Iraqi Kurdistan shelled with missiles 

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) reported on Tuesday of shelling a US army base in the Kurdistan Region in the north of Iraq.

IRGC pounds KRG-based separatist groups 

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) bombarded the positions of separatist groups in the autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq on Saturday morning.

Member of Iran's Defense Council warns Iraqi Kurdistan region

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – A member of Defense Council has warned the Iraqi Kurdistan Region not to allow terrorist groups based there to move towards acting Iran otherwise it will face severe consequences. 

Araghchi, PUK chief discuss US-Israeli aggression on Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Jalal Talabani held a telephone conversation on Thursday regarding the recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

IRGC attacks Komala base in Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced it carried out a drone operation against the headquarters of a terrorist and separatist group in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq.

US troops begin withdrawal from Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – US forces have begun withdrawing from Syria, departing their largest military base in the country.

Former Iraqi President Salih slated to lead UN refugee agency

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Former Iraqi President Barham Salih is on course to become the next head of the United Nations refugee agency after Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recommended him for the job.

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.