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The Peshmerga's return: A looming crisis in Iraq's disputed Kirkuk

Maintaining the tenuous peace in the multi-ethnic city of Kirkuk will require a nuanced approach as part of a wider strategy to counter Daesh.

Why is the once-acclaimed ‘other Iraq’ struck by exodus?

While the Kurdish region of Iraq is known to be relatively stable and prosperous compared to the rest of the country, economic and political woes are pushing Kurds to take the perilous journey to Europe in large numbers.

Daesh bomb targets Peshmerga forces in northern Iraq

Daesh militants still conduct operations, often targeting security forces, power stations and other infrastructure in northern Iraq.

Manufacturing chaos: Russia’s escalation against Turkey’s ally in Syria

Despite recent Russian military escalation against the Syrian National Army (SNA), negotiation remains an essential tool for all parties to draw the future map of control in northern Syria.

A de facto regional alliance is forming against the PKK

The PKK has backed itself into a corner through its attacks, policies and tactics and now faces a growing alliance against it.

Iraq's Erbil airport becomes operational after overnight drone attack

Security officials say flight operations at Erbil International Airport resumes on Thursday morning as Iraqi PM Mustafa Al Kadhimi orders an investigation into the drone strike.

Turkey criticises Iraq's KRG over controversial stamp on pope visit

Turkish Foreign Ministry says that a commemorative stamp planned to be printed depicts a map including Turkish provinces, calling on the KRG officials to immediately reverse its "grave mistake."

Examining Iran's ever-expanding role in Syria and Iraq

Tehran’s political and military involvement in Syria and Iraq have helped to turn their state structures upside-down.

Why Iran is shielding the PKK in Iraq

Tehran’s strategy has been to use its Shia militias to assist the PKK and exploit the terror group against Turkey, which it views as a threat in Iraq.

Deadly rocket attack hits US base in northern Iraq

A civilian contractor with the US-led coalition was killed and eight others, including a US service member, were wounded after at least three rockets hit areas between the civilian Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq and a nearby base.

Turkey's defence chiefs visit northern Iraq

Turkey aims to eliminate Daesh and PKK terrorists in the region to ensure security along its borders and live in peace with its neighbours.

Iraq's KRG leader condemns YPG/PKK attack on Peshmerga

Kurdish Regional Government of Iraq's leader Barzani stated a group of YPG/PKK agents from Syria were denied entry into northern Iraq; they had launched an attack using heavy weaponry on the Peshmerga forces.