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Ex-Turkish military officer suggests assassination of Kurdish Leader Bafel Talabani

Ex-Turkish military officer suggests assassination of Kurdish Leader Bafel Talabani

A recent memorandum of understanding between Ankara and Baghdad paves the way for such an action, the officer claimed.

26 September 2024

Iraq says shot down Turkish drone over Kirkuk

Iraq says shot down Turkish drone over Kirkuk

The incident marks the first time that Iraq has responded to Turkey’s operations in its territory with direct military action.

Journalists killed in suspected Turkish airstrike in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

Journalists killed in suspected Turkish airstrike in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

Kurdish media outlets named two journalists killed in the strike while earlier reports from the Iraqi media suggested that a senior PKK member was targeted. A KRG official has condemned the incident as Ankara remains silent.

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.

UN Representative for Iraq: 'Attacks by TSK in the north have become the new normal'

UN Representative for Iraq: 'Attacks by TSK in the north have become the new normal'

The UN Special Representative for Iraq stated that the ongoing violence and repeated strikes by third parties in Iraq carry the potential to destabilize and roll back Iraq's hard-won stability. Mentioning the ongoing Turkish military operations in the North, Hennis-Plasschaert said "Just because these attacks have become the new "normal" does not mean they do not seriously compound the risk of new arenas of violence being opened."

8 February 2024

Three soldiers killed in PKK attack

Three soldiers killed in PKK attack

The clashes occured in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, where Turkey has been carrying out military operations since May 2019.

27 November 2023

KRG denies PKK presence at Arbat Airport during drone strike

KRG denies PKK presence at Arbat Airport during drone strike

While not directly claiming responsibility for the drone strike, Turkey claimed that the strike showed some KRG security members were in cooperation with the PKK.

21 September 2023

Turkey's foreign minister meets KRG leaders in Erbil

Turkey's foreign minister meets KRG leaders in Erbil

Fidan expressed his satisfaction with the determination of both the Baghdad administration and the Erbil administration to eliminate the PKK on Iraqi soil.

'Claw' operations: Soldier succumbs to injuries, bringing two-day death toll to seven

'Claw' operations: Soldier succumbs to injuries, bringing two-day death toll to seven

The clashes have intensified in Turkey's military operation in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

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."

Kirkuk pipeline to be closed as Turkey fined 1.4 billion dollars in arbitration case won by Iraq

Kirkuk pipeline to be closed as Turkey fined 1.4 billion dollars in arbitration case won by Iraq

The production halt of the 450,000 barrels of oil per day might be a blow to the KRG's economy. Baghdad welcomed the decision.

Normalization with Türkiye not possible amid border violations, says Iraq's president

Normalization with Türkiye not possible amid border violations, says Iraq's president

"The Kurdish region, the Iraq Government, the Iraqi people, and the Kurdish People are against and do not accept Türkiye's incursion in Iraq, both from the air and from land. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry warned Türkiye many times," president Abdul Latif Rashid stated.

19 January 2023

Germany's interior minister urges Türkiye for 'proportionate response to terrorism'

Germany's interior minister urges Türkiye for 'proportionate response to terrorism'

Interior Minister Soylu hosted Germany's Nancy Fraeser in Ankara.

23 November 2022

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

The army shelled several areas in northern Syria after rocket and mortar attacks injured eight security personnel and killed three civilians in border areas. The European Parliament, Sweden and Iraq also called for restraint.

22 November 2022

European politicians denounce Türkiye's airstrikes on YPG in Syria

European politicians denounce Türkiye's airstrikes on YPG in Syria

Türkiye's warplanes hit dozens of targets in Iraq and Syria. While European politicians denounced the attack, Brett McGurk said the US "wants to make sure that the border with Türkiye is secure."

21 November 2022

Türkiye launches airstrikes in Syria, Iraq: Dozens reportedly killed, including journalist, soldiers

Türkiye launches airstrikes in Syria, Iraq: Dozens reportedly killed, including journalist, soldiers

The strikes were carried out in retaliation to last week's bomb attack in İstanbul, the government said. Dozens of people, including Syrian government soldiers and SDF fighters, as well as a journalist, were reportedly killed in the raids.

20 November 2022

Erdoğan congratulates Iraq's Rashid on election

Erdoğan congratulates Iraq's Rashid on election

The two leaders reiterated their commitment to develop bilateral relations.

24 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.

Türkiye 'to protect national interests' against militarization of Aegean islands

Türkiye 'to protect national interests' against militarization of Aegean islands

The National Security Council urged "all actors encouraging Greece to arm islands that have non-military status...to exercise common sense.

29 September 2022

Four soldiers killed in 'Operation Claw-Lock'

Four soldiers killed in 'Operation Claw-Lock'

A clash broke out between soldiers and the Kurdistan Workers' Party members during a search and reconnaissance mission, according to the ministry.

12 September 2022

'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

Türkiye calls for restraint amid political crisis in Iraq

Türkiye calls for restraint amid political crisis in Iraq

Rival groups have staged protests in Baghdad since the weekend. Ankara has called on all parties to act with common sense and restraint.

Türkiye's consulate in Mosul targeted in rocket attack during UNSC meeting over Zakho strike

Türkiye's consulate in Mosul targeted in rocket attack during UNSC meeting over Zakho strike

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced the attack that came after the killing of civilians in an artillery strike in Zakho in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

UN Security Council condemns Zakho attack

UN Security Council condemns Zakho attack

The council is convening today to address a complaint by Iraq regarding the July 20 attack that killed nine civilians in the Kurdistan region.

Arab League, US, Germany condemn Zakho attack

Arab League, US, Germany condemn Zakho attack

"Ankara has to reconsider its positions and maintain the principle of good neighborliness in its relations with the countries of the region, and refrain from carrying out military operations inside the territories of Arab countries under any pretext," the Arab league has said.

'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.

HDP deputies speak about visit to Iraq amid Turkey's military offensive

HDP deputies speak about visit to Iraq amid Turkey's military offensive

MPs Uca and Temelli last week met the president of Iraq, politicians and community leaders, exchanging views on Turkey's military offensive that has been going on for a month now.

Former Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki: All Kurds are the same for the Turkish state

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Former Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki: All Kurds are the same for the Turkish state

“All Kurds are the same for the Turkish state and Kurds should realize that” wrote former Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki about Turkey’s offensive in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Iraq hands protest note to Turkey's ambassador over 'Operation Claw-Lock'

Iraq hands protest note to Turkey's ambassador over 'Operation Claw-Lock'

Ambassador Güney has been given a "strongly worded letter," according to reports in the Iraq media.

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.

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