Iraqi Kurdistan

IRGC's measures proves Iran’s precise missile and intelligence

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Tehran's interim Friday prayers leader Kazem Sedighi said that recent IRGC’s strike on headquarters of a terror group demonstrates Iran’s precise missiles and intelligence.

Iran slams France’s double standard policy on fighting terrorism

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has rejected France’s concerns over the Islamic Republics recent missile attacks on terrorist positions in the Iraqi Kurdistan, blasting Paris for adopting double standards on fighting terrorism.

IRGC chief warns transregional powers in 2000km reach

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The IRGC’s Chief Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said that those countries which have built bases around Iran in a distance of 2000km must take note of the precision of IRGC’s missiles.

Marivan governor bans Iraqis from buying basic goods

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The governor of Iranian western city of Marivan has banned Iraqi travellers from buying basic goods on the other side of the border for fear of scarcity in the city.

Iranian cmdr. urges Iraqi govt., KRG to hand over terrorists

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri urged Iraqi government and KRG to hand over separatist Kurdish dissidents stationed there and close their bases.

FM spox:

KRG-based terrorists' acts forced Iran's hand to retaliate

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Mon. that terrorists' acts had forced Iran’s armed forces to take retaliatory and deterrent measures by carrying out airstrikes on their positions in northern Iraq.

Shamkhani says IRGC missile strike proper response to any threats

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Recent IRGC’s missile attack against a terrorist group in Iraqi Kurdistan is the approach that Iran will adopt in response to any threats, said Ali Shamkhani on Monday.

IRGC confirms firing 7 missiles at terrorists' camps in KRG

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a statement a day after a terrorist camp was hit by missiles, vowing more crushing response should terrorists commit further acts of terror.

Anti-Iranian terror group bases come under attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Kurdish media report that the bases of anti-Iranian armed terror group have come under attack in Iraq, during which dozens of their militias have been killed or injured.

Iranian MPs convinced by Zarif’s answers

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif went to the Iranian Parliament on Sunday morning and answered the questions posed by the MPs and the lawmakers were convinced by his answers.

US sanctions on Iran to have no effect on Tehran-Erbil trade ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Vice Chairman of Sulaymaniyah Governorate Chamber of Commerce said that US anti-Iran move will have no effect on the economic ties between Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Iran-Iraqi Kurdistan border trade to double

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Morteza Ebadi, the Consulate General of Iran to Erbil and the Governor General of Erbil Province Nawzad Hadi Mawlood vowed to increase the volume of trade between Iran and Erbil by two times.

KRG, S Arabia agree to expand economic, aviation, banking coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – A Saudi delegation comprised of government officials and businessmen visited Iraqi Kurdistan Tue. and agreed with Kurdish officials increase bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Defense min. says enemies unable to divide Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says that the enemies sought to carve out an Iraq and Syria out of Iran but they failed thanks to the vigilance of its officials and people.

Iranian soldier martyred in western city of Baneh

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Gunmen killed an Iranian soldier in Baneh County, Kurdistan province on the border with Iraqi Kurdistan.

KRG spokesman:

Iraqi Kurdistan not to allow terrorist acts against Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Following Tehran’s official protest to the Iraqi Kurdistan’s authorities on recent border terror attempts, KRG spokesman said Sun. that they will not allow any terrorists to carry out attacks against Iran from the Iraqi soil.

Iranian consulate in Erbil launches e-visa services

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iranian consulate general in Erbil announced on Sunday that it has started issuing electric visa for applicants.

Iran protests to Erbil for letting terrorists crossing borders

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Consulate General in Erbil delivered a formal protest letter of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the officials of the local government of KRG in Erbil.

Tehran to resume direct flights to Sulaymaniyah 

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iran will soon resume direct flights from Tehran to Sulaymaniyah, a city in Iraq’s Kurdistan, almost 9 months after Baghdad imposed an air ban on the region in retaliation for an independence vote.

Erbil using ISIL terrorists to exert pressure on Baghdad: MP

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) - Iraqi Parliament's Security and Defense Commission Member Iskandar Watut warned Iraqi officials that PKK is setting up a new stronghold in northern Iraq.

Turkey opens airspace to northern Iraq's Erbil

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) –Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Friday announced the lifting of a flight ban to northern Iraq's Erbil city.

Baghdad agrees to reopen another border crossing with Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – A Kurdish member of the Iraqi cabinet has reported that Iraqi government has agreed to reopen another border crossing on the border between Iran and the Kurdistan region.

KRG official:

Erbil-Tehran economic ties to see considerable rise in near future

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Abdullah Akerei, an official representing Iraqi Kurdistan region in Iran, said Mon. that Erbil and Tehran will be witnessing a new phase of economic relations in the near future.

Iraqi Kurdistan PM Barzani thanks Iran for helps to Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iraqi Kurdistan PM Nechirvan Barzani met Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif in Munich on the sidelines of the 2018 Munich Security Conference and extended gratitude for Iran’s helps to Iraqi Kurdistan.

ICCIMA, KRG Investers’ Union to broaden coop.

TEHRAN, Feb. 7 (MNA) – Yassin Mahmoud Rashid, the spokesperson for the Kurdistan Investors' Union announced that the Union will hold an expert-level meeting with Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) to broaden bilateral economic relationship.

Barzani declares his visit to Iran a success

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – In a press conference in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan's prime minister declared his visit to Iran a success, insisting that no armed groups can use KRG territory as a base to attack neighboring countries.

KDP MP:

Iran plays active, effective role in mediating between Baghdad, Erbil

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – An Iraqi Kurdish MP from Barzani political party (KDP) has told Kurdish media that Iran is playing an active and effective role in resolving the issues between Iraqi central government and the KRG.