September 2017
The United States Does Not Recognize the Independence Referendum in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The U.S. has stated it does not recognize the independence referendum held in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which saw over 92% support for independence.…
US: Ready to Mediate Between Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan if Requested
The US has expressed readiness to mediate between Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan if requested, amidst rising tensions following a recent independence referendum in the region.…
Bagheri: Iranian and Iraqi Military Teams to Visit Borders on Thursday
Iran's military chief stated that Iran does not recognize the recent independence referendum in Iraq's Kurdistan region and emphasized the importance of a unified Iraq.…
Kurdistan Region of Iraq Ready to Negotiate with Baghdad on International Oversight of Airports
The Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq is open to negotiations with Baghdad regarding international oversight of its airports, following a referendum where 92.73% voted for…
Kurdistan Region Transport Minister Rejects Baghdad's Deadline for Airport Control Transfer
The Transport Minister of the Kurdistan Region rejected Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's 72-hour ultimatum to transfer control of regional airports to Baghdad. This escalating…
Iraqi Forces Participate in Turkish Army Exercises
Iraqi military forces participated in Turkish military exercises following a controversial independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan. Turkey opposes the referendum and threatens military and economic…
Rouhani Responds Negatively to Kurdish Independence Referendum in Iraq for the Third Time
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated his opposition to the Kurdish independence referendum in Iraq, emphasizing the importance of Iraq's territorial integrity. This stance reflects…
Concerns of Iranian and Turkish Leaders Over the Consequences of the Referendum in the Kurdistan Region
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed concerns over the upcoming independence referendum in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, warning it…
Iraqi Forces Begin Operation to Liberate Hawija from ISIS
Iraqi forces have launched an operation to liberate Hawija from ISIS, one of the last strongholds of the group in Iraq. The operation is complicated…
Tehran Prosecutor Announces Indictment Against Journalist Abroad
The Tehran Prosecutor's Office has issued an indictment against Alireza Nourizadeh, a journalist based in London, for allegedly hosting anti-security programs against Iran. Nourizadeh expressed…
A Member of Parliament: Over One Million Stateless Children in Iran Will Be Organized
Iranian Parliament member Hassan Norouzi announced plans to organize over one million stateless children, addressing identity and welfare issues stemming from their lack of citizenship.…
Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Halt to Destruction of Mass Grave of 1988 Executions in Ahvaz
Amnesty International has called on Iranian authorities to stop the destruction of a mass grave in Ahvaz, where victims of the 1988 executions are buried.…
Suicide Attack on Power Plant in Samarra Leaves Seven Dead
A suicide attack on a power plant in Samarra, Iraq, resulted in seven deaths and multiple injuries, with ISIS claiming responsibility. This incident highlights ongoing…