Iraqi Kurdistan

Turkish military continues attacks in northern Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Local Iraqi sources reported new Turkish airstrikes on areas in the north of the country in the Kurdistan region.

US forces launch unusual movements on Iraqi-Syrian border

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported the extensive and large-scale movements of US troops on the Iraqi-Syrian border from the side of Iraqi Kurdistan region (KRG).

US base in Erbil hit by drones

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – A military base hosting US-led coalition forces inside Erbil International Airport in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region has come under attack by explosive-laden drones.

Iraq steps up efforts to stop Turkey aggression on its soil

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Brigadier General Yahya Rassoul, spokesman for the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, said there were stepped-up diplomatic efforts underway to stop continued Turkish aggression on Iraqi territory.

Iran, KRG discuss coop. in field of animal husbandry

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranian deputy minister of agriculture Morteza Rezaei held a meeting with Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq Minister of Agriculture, Begard Talabani on Monday to discuss bilateral cooperation.

Baghdad, Erbil condemn Turkey for logging in Duhok

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The Iraqi and KRG ministers of agriculture issued a joint statement to condemn the action of Turkish companies with the help of Turkish troops in cutting down trees in the forests of the northern province of Duhok.

Rocket attack on Al-Harir base in Erbil thwarted: report

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported that security forces thwarted the operation of an armed group that intended to target the Al-Harir base in Erbil with a rocket.

Turkish military ops force 47 villages in N Iraq to flee

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – A total of 47 villages have been evacuated in the Iraqi Kurdistan region as a result of Turkish airstrikes in the last 37 days.

Iran's soil mechanics lab. to start job in Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iraq's Sulaymaniyah Governor Haval Abubakir informed on Sat. that preparation will soon be made for the presence of the Iranian Technical and Soil Mechanics Laboratory (TSML) in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Turkey once again shells northern Iraq

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Turkish army fired artillery shells at a mountainous area north of Duhok in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Iran's envoy:

Iraq potential to be goods transit hub to Iran

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to Iraq said that Tehran and Baghdad share great potentiality to increase cooperation, adding that Iraq is potential to be goods transit hub to Iran.

Iraq opposes foreign powers' influence: Al-Kadhimi

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Prime minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi says that Iraq opposes any foreign influence, adding that his country used to be a battleground for enemies in the past but today it has become a place for meetings between those enemies.

CTG rejects having role in Soleimani' assassin.

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The Iraqi Kurdistan's Counter-Terrorism Group (CTG) has distanced itself from participating in the assassination of IRGC Commander Lt. Gen. Martyr Qasem Soleimani back in Jan. 2020.

Governor announces human travel ban at Tamarchin border gate

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The governor of the Iranian Piranshahr Country in West Azarbaijan Province has announced a ban on human travel into Iraq from Tamarchin (Haj Omran) border crossing until further notice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.