The clash of two cities: Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and the future of Iraq’s Kurdistan

The most successful Kurdish political experiment in West Asia is unravelling due to increasing divisions between the KDP and PUK, the two biggest political parties in Iraqi Kurdistan.

A US tool against Iran: Kurdish militancy on the Iran-Iraq border

US and Israeli-backed armed Kurdish separatists on the Iraqi border have participated in every incident of Iranian domestic strife, from 2009 to 2022.

Iraq, Kurdistan region discuss security mechanism for border with Iran, Turkiye

Iraq has condemned Iranian and Turkish attacks on its northern Kurdistan region, calling it a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty

Iranian security forces arrest three militants linked to murder of Sunni cleric

Sistan and Baluchestan province has been greatly impacted by the nationwide riots instigated by the death of Mahsa Amini

Iranian prosecutor general indicates suspension of ‘morality police’

While Montazeri confirmed that operations of the morality police are currently over, there is no indication that they have been permanently dissolved

Massive cache of Iran-bound weapons seized by Iraqi authorities: Report

Baghdad has recently assured Tehran that it will not allow the IKR to serve as a hub for anti-Iran operations

Iran, Iraq conclude contracts worth $4 billion in technology, engineering

Iranian exports to Iraq are expected to increase to $9 billion in the coming months, despite Iran's security concerns over Kurdish separatist groups in Iraq

Iranian FM affirms Tehran’s dedication to easing tensions between Turkiye, Syria

Iranian foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian told his Turkish counterpart that the situation requires further security talks, and not a full-scale ground offensive

Iraqi PM visits Iran as border tensions remain high

Among the main points of discussion will be the issue of border security, as Iran has recently faced a surge of cross-border Kurdish attacks on its territory

IRGC reinforces Iran-Iraq border to confront separatist threat

In response to Iraq’s condemnation of Iranian operations on its territory, Tehran has criticized both Baghdad and the IKR for failing to secure their borders

Separatists face off against security forces in western Iran

Internal security forces are working to contain what appears to be an armed separatist insurgency in the Kurdish city of Javanrud

Iranian separatist groups in Iraqi Kurdistan pummeled by IRGC airstrikes

Iran has called on Baghdad and the semi-autonomous leadership of the Kurdistan region to expel armed separatist groups fueling violence in the streets of Iran

IRGC airstrikes target Kurdish-Iranian separatist groups in Iraqi Kurdistan

Earlier this year, local officials confirmed to The Cradle that Erbil is a 'hub' of western spy agencies like the CIA and Mossad

Iran and Iraq discuss border security, activities in Kurdistan region

Despite condemning Iran's attack on Erbil, Iraq vowed to counter the Kurdish groups operating against Tehran

Tehran vows revenge for any US action against Iranian drones

'We will deal with it at a proper time and place,' vowed Iran's top military commander in response to US forces shooting down an Iranian drone

Baghdad summons Iranian ambassador over IRGC strikes on Iraqi Kurdistan region

The spokesman of the ministry, Ahmed Al-Sahhaf, remarked in a statement that Baghdad will take the necessary diplomatic measures to prevent these attacks

At least three civilians killed during latest IRGC strikes in Iraqi Kurdistan

The IRGC said it used "Fateh-360 missiles and suicide drones” in its operations against the Kurdish militants

Iranian artillery strikes border area of the Kurdistan region

According to the mayor of Sidekan, no casualties have been reported so far

Putin to visit Iran next week, tripartite Syria meeting on his agenda

The Russian president will visit the Iranian capital to meet with Iranian President Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss Syria

Iran FM seeks diplomacy to prevent military conflict between Syria, Turkey

The Iranian foreign minister stated that Iran hopes its mediation between Turkey and Syria will prevent a military conflict

Iraqi resistance accuses Kurdistan PM of conspiring with Israel to train armed groups

Earlier this year, Iran launched a precision missile strike against a secret Mossad base in Erbil, warning Iraq against hosting Israeli forces

Iraqi Kurdistan official makes secret trip to Iran: Report

The KDP presidential candidate reportedly assured Iranian officials that the Iraqi Kurdistan region is not being used for US-Israeli spy operations

Iraqi resistance group warns of attacks against US, Israeli targets in Kurdistan region

Harakat Hezbollah Nujaba says Kurdish leaders have turned Iraqi Kurdistan into a 'legitimate target' for hosting US and Israeli occupying forces

Iranian delegation meets Kurdish officials in Erbil

This marks the first diplomatic meeting between Iran and the semi-autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government following an IRGC strike on a Mossad compound in Erbil

Erbil strikes: Is Mossad illegally operating in Iraqi Kurdistan?

The Tehran-Tel Aviv war is out in the open. Israel's Mossad is actively pursuing an infiltration of Iran's strategic depth and edging up to its borders. But now Iran will retaliate to oust the Israelis from places they don't belong.

Iraq’s Shia house is a mess: Can Iran help put it in order?

Muqtada al-Sadr has called for Iraqi resistance factions to disarm on the eve of the US withdrawal from Iraq. Is this a smart move to consolidate the state or a foolish gamble that will leave Iraq vulnerable?

Shaken by a family feud, will Iraqi Kurdistan’s PUK survive?

The PUK has just emerged from a three-year leadership battle between two branches of the Talabani family. It is unlikely to be over yet, and there are local and regional ramifications to this family fight.

Second Iraq summit to take place in Jordan this month

The issue of border security between Baghdad, Tehran, and Ankara is expected to be among the main topics of discussion during the summit

IRGC calls on Iraqi government, IKR to fulfill commitments on border security

The IRGC launched missile and drone strikes against several targets in Erbil province in the IKR earlier today

Former KDPI chief Abdul Rahman Ghassemlou: A Kurdish spy for Saddam?

Late Iranian-Kurdish leader Abdul Rahman Ghassemlou is best remembered as an arbitrator between the Kurds and Baathist Iraq, however leaked documents reveal he was actually on Saddam’s payroll tasked with undermining the Iraqi opposition.