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SDF commander Mazloum Abdi 'may visit Turkey soon,' says MP

SDF commander Mazloum Abdi 'may visit Turkey soon,' says MP

Cengiz Çandar, a senior figure in the pro-Kurdish DEM Party who attended a regional forum in Iraq’s Kurdistan region alongside Syrian Kurdish leaders, elaborated on the peace process in Turkey and efforts to integrate the Kurdish-led autonomous administration with the Damascus government.

20 November 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Turkey says gas exposure that killed 12 soldiers in Iraq's north was first of its kind

Turkey says gas exposure that killed 12 soldiers in Iraq's north was first of its kind

Nineteen soldiers were hospitalized after being exposed to methane gas during a cave search in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region.

‘Iraqi Kurdistan is becoming a dangerous place for journalists’

‘Iraqi Kurdistan is becoming a dangerous place for journalists’

Two leading journalism groups, RSF and CPJ, have condemned the suspected Turkish drone strike that killed two journalists and injured another in the region.

Report: At least 162 villages evacuated in Iraqi Kurdistan due to Turkish military operations

Report: At least 162 villages evacuated in Iraqi Kurdistan due to Turkish military operations

The Community Peacemaker Teams (CPT) has released a report detailing Turkey's ongoing military operations in Iraq's north.

Defense minister holds talks with Kurdistan officials

Defense minister holds talks with Kurdistan officials

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Yaşar Güler evaluated the general situation in Iraq and bilateral relations.

8 February 2024

Soldier succumbs to injuries following clash with PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Soldier succumbs to injuries following clash with PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan region

The contracted soldier was wounded on June 15 during the "Operation Claw-Lock."

Barzani is in Ankara to meet with Erdoğan

Barzani is in Ankara to meet with Erdoğan

Masrour Barzani, the prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq, came to Ankara to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

HDP says 'chemical warfare' allegations in Iraqi Kurdistan should be investigated

HDP says 'chemical warfare' allegations in Iraqi Kurdistan should be investigated

"We once again stress that use of chemical weapons is a violation of the Geneva Conventions, that it constitutes a war crime, and is a crime against humanity," the party said.

19 October 2022

Second visit by Türkiye's intelligence chief in a month raises question marks in Iraq

Second visit by Türkiye's intelligence chief in a month raises question marks in Iraq

Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework demands an explanation after Hakan Fidan's recent visit to the Turkmen leaders in the Kurdistan Region.

'Most political parties in Iraq are not happy about Türkiye's military bases'

'Most political parties in Iraq are not happy about Türkiye's military bases'

We spoke with Shunas Sherko Jdy of the Gorran Movement Diplomatic Relations Department about the ongoing protests of the Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr supporters in Iraq and the attack where nine civilians were killed in Zaxo.

5 August 2022 Selay Dalaklı

'Zakho is the second Roboski Massacre': HDP, bar associations condemn Kurdistan strikes

'Zakho is the second Roboski Massacre': HDP, bar associations condemn Kurdistan strikes

Bar associations in several Kurdish-majority provinces in Turkey have called on the authorities to reveal those responsible for yesterday's strike that killed nine civilians in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Accusing Turkey of violating its sovereignty, Iraq said it will bring the incident to the UNSC and threatened to use the "economic card" against Turkey.

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

KRG officials said the bombardment targeted a group of Arab tourists in the region, killing at least eight people and wounding over 20.

Shepherds 'not allowed to pasture animals' due to military operation into KRG

Shepherds 'not allowed to pasture animals' due to military operation into KRG

Turkey launched a new military operation against the PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan Region. Shepherds near Mount Cudi are reportedly kept waiting with thousands of animals.

Iraq's president says Turkey's offensive into KRG 'a threat to our national security'

Iraq's president says Turkey's offensive into KRG 'a threat to our national security'

"These attacks were carried out despite our warnings. We have previously called for these attacks to be stopped," President Salih has said.

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

Erdoğan government 'wages war in Kurdistan to prolong its life,' says HDP

It was "hypocritical" of the government to start a military offensive into Iraq's Kurdistan region while demanding peace between Russia and Ukraine, according to the HDP.

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Turkey's airstrikes with fighter jets and drones targeted several locations in Iraq's Kurdistan region and a town in SDF-held areas in Syria's north.

3 February 2022

‘Claw’ operations: Four soldiers lost their lives in Iraq’s KRG in two days

‘Claw’ operations: Four soldiers lost their lives in Iraq’s KRG in two days

A military bases in Iraq's north was targeted by PKK members, the Defense Ministry has said.

Opposition deputy questions government's silence on PKK claims

Opposition deputy questions government's silence on PKK claims

KCK leader Karayılan claimed last week that Turkey wanted to make the PKK and the Peshmarga fight each other.

After Erdoğan's rebuke, Blinken says PKK responsible for killings of Turkey's security personnel

After Erdoğan's rebuke, Blinken says PKK responsible for killings of Turkey's security personnel

The president lashed out at the US after it initially said it condemned the killings of captured security personnel in Iraq "if the reports were confirmed."

16 February 2021

Defense minister: Soldiers found bodies of 13 people held by PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan

Defense minister: Soldiers found bodies of 13 people held by PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan

Turkey has completed a four-day military operation in the territory of the Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq, Akar has said.

14 February 2021

Turkey's defense minister presses Baghdad, Erbil for cooperation against PKK

Turkey's defense minister presses Baghdad, Erbil for cooperation against PKK

After meeting senior Iraqi and KRG officials, Minister Akar has said they have agreed on many issues, including "removing the PKK from Shingal."

21 January 2021

KRG's Barzani meets Erdoğan, Foreign Minister in Ankara

KRG's Barzani meets Erdoğan, Foreign Minister in Ankara

After his meeting with France's Macron and Iraqi leaders, Barzani arrived in Ankara.

4 September 2020

Turkey launches land operation into Iraq's Kurdistan region

Turkey launches land operation into Iraq's Kurdistan region

Days after targeting the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) with airstrikes in Iraq's north, the country's defense ministry has announced that a land operation has begun.

Turkey carries out dozens of airstrikes in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Turkey carries out dozens of airstrikes in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Fighter jets launching from southeastern Turkey at midnight bombed several areas in northern Iraq, including Shingal and Qandil mountains.

2 Soldiers Lose Lives in Clash in Avaşin Basyan Under Kurdistan Regional Government

2 Soldiers Lose Lives in Clash in Avaşin Basyan Under Kurdistan Regional Government

Two soldiers have lost their lives and another has been severely injured in a clash during an operation carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces against members of PKK in Avaçin Basyan region under the Kurdistan Regional Government.

16 November 2017

Independence Referendum by Kurdistan Regional Government: 92.73% Yes Votes

Independence Referendum by Kurdistan Regional Government: 92.73% Yes Votes

The official results of the independence referendum held by the Kurdistan Regional Government has been announced.

28 September 2017

Resolution for Cross-Border Operation on Parliamentary Agenda

Resolution for Cross-Border Operation on Parliamentary Agenda

Prime Ministerial resolution about extending the cross-border operation authorization granted to the government for another year into Iraq and Syria has been submitted to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office.

22 September 2017

PM Yıldırım: Military Has Been in Iraq for a Long Time

PM Yıldırım: Military Has Been in Iraq for a Long Time

PM Yıldırım has issued a statement about Iraq, Mosul and Bashiqa dispute. “It is not that our soldiers went there today. They have been there for a long time and carrying meaningful activities there”, the PM said.