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Iraq — Iraqi Kurdistan

Tracked across 12 events · 1685 articles · First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last active Aug 20, 2026

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On August 17, 2026, two Iranian Hadid-110 explosive-laden drones launched from Iranian territory targeted the private office of Iraq — Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in the Pirmam district of Erbil and the residence…
Impact: The attack directly threatens the security and stability of Iraq — Iraqi Kurdistan, potentially disrupting its oil industry and foreign investment climate. The region has been repeatedly targeted, affecting its economic outlook.
Aug 17, 2026 · 39 articles
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Impact: Iraq — Iraqi Kurdistan hosts Iranian Kurdish militias along its border and its leaders have been in contact with the Trump administration regarding potential operations against Iran. Any operation from Iraq would require significant US military and intelligence support, impacting the region's stability.
Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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The United States and its coalition partners are on track to complete the withdrawal of all military forces from Iraq by September 30, 2026, as agreed in 2024. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with…
Impact: The region is the last area of U.S. troop presence, and its security forces will assume greater responsibility. The drawdown from Erbil is underway.
Aug 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: The Iraq — Iraqi Kurdistan, an autonomous region within Iraq, has also been subjected to violence, with over 500 attacks reported since the start of the war.
Apr 02, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: Erbil, a city in Iraq — Iraqi Kurdistan, had its airport facilities damaged in strikes, showing the conflict's regional impact.
Mar 28, 2026 · 17 articles
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US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' of a US-Iran deal on the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Iran and Oman near a shipping agreement. Trump's threat,…
Impact: Region in Iraq targeted by drone attacks, raising security concerns.
Aug 15, 2026 · 122 articles
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Impact: The KRG has reported drone attacks on Irbil and coordinates with US forces.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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On August 19, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social the launch of the 'MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY' against Iran, describing it as 'Economic Warfare and Isolation on…
Impact: Reports of covert meetings in Iraq — Iraqi Kurdistan were denied by Iran, but the region's involvement in mediation efforts adds complexity to the conflict.
Aug 06, 2026 · 325 articles
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International
Impact: A top official from Iraq — Iraqi Kurdistan denied that the United States had armed Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in the autonomous region.
Mar 28, 2026 · 90 articles
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Jan 17, 2026 · 13 articles
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Mar 09, 2026 · 21 articles
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Mar 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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