2026-08-01 23:23 • Rudaw24
Iraq Pledges to Enhance Air Defenses Amid Regional Tensions
Baghdad vows to strengthen air defense following reported US and Saudi strikes, raising concerns over Iranian influence.
Iraq's government announced plans to upgrade its air defense systems. The decision comes after joint US-Saudi operations against Iran-backed targets. Critics highlight the Iranian regime's sway over Iraqi armed forces. Baghdad seeks to balance sovereignty and regional pressures. Security remains fragile.
2026-08-01 23:23 • Rudaw24
Drone Strikes Hit Near Kurdish Opposition in Sulaimani
Drone strikes targeted an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Sulaimani, Kurdistan, in the latest attack by Iran on dissidents.
Unmanned aerial vehicles struck near a base of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran. No casualties were immediately reported. The attack follows a pattern of Iranian cross-border operations. Kurdish officials condemn the violation. Tensions in eastern Kurdistan remain volatile.
2026-08-01 23:23 • Rudaw24
Trump Weighs Strikes on Iranian Energy Sites Amid Rising Tensions
The Trump administration is considering military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure within days, as Tehran accuses Washington of escalation.
President Trump is reportedly evaluating targeted strikes on Iranian oil and nuclear facilities. The move follows heightened rhetoric between Washington and Tehran. Iran warns of severe consequences if attacked. Regional allies are on high alert. The Pentagon has prepared contingency plans.
2026-07-31 22:16 • Rudaw24
Iranian Drone Hits Kurdish Forces Near Erbil
Attack targets Eastern Kurdistan units, breaching Iraq's sovereignty.
A drone operated by the Iranian regime struck Kurdish forces of Eastern Kurdistan near Erbil. The attack is a clear violation of Iraq's territorial integrity. Local officials condemned the strike as an act of aggression. It comes amid a pattern of Iranian cross-border attacks on Kurdish groups. The Kurdish forces were targeted while in a camp south of the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. No group has claimed responsibility, but Iran has a history of such operations.
2026-07-31 22:16 • Rudaw24
Iran Strikes US-Escorted Tankers, Trump Convenes War Cabinet
Attack in Strait of Hormuz heightens risk of military confrontation with US.
Iranian forces struck tankers under US naval escort in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump immediately gathered his cabinet for emergency discussions. The attack threatens global oil supplies and transit security. No casualties have been reported yet among US personnel. The Pentagon is considering a range of responses, including military action. This incident marks a sharp escalation in US-Iran tensions.
2026-07-31 22:16 • Rudaw24
Iran Strikes Bases of Eastern Kurdish Parties Again
Renewed drone and artillery attacks target Kurdish opposition in northern Iraq.
Iran's regime carried out fresh attacks on bases belonging to Kurdish parties of Eastern Kurdistan in South Kurdistan. The assault included drones and artillery fire, according to local sources. These groups have been campaigning for Kurdish rights. Iran views them as terrorist organizations. The attacks violate Iraqi territory and have drawn condemnation from Kurdish leaders.
2026-07-31 22:16 • Rudaw24
Iranian Forces Kill Dozens in Bukan, Kurdish City
Security forces open fire on citizens, sparking outrage across Kurdistan.
Dozens of Kurdish citizens were shot dead by Iranian security forces in Bukan city. The incident has prompted widespread anger and concern among Kurdish communities. Details remain scarce, but witnesses claim the crackdown was brutal. Human rights groups have called for an international investigation. This is the latest in a series of violent suppressions against Kurds in Iran.
2026-07-31 22:16 • Rudaw24
Iranian Drones Strike Kurdish Party Bases in South Kurdistan
Tehran's drone assault targets Democratic Party and Khabat Organization camps.
The Iranian regime launched a drone attack on the bases of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan and the Khabat Organization in South Kurdistan. The strikes occurred on Thursday evening, with reports of casualties. This escalation follows recent tensions between Tehran and Kurdish groups. The Iraqi government has yet to comment on the violation of its sovereignty.
2026-07-31 22:16 • Rudaw24
Iranian Drone Hits Kurdish Forces Near Erbil
Attack targets Eastern Kurdistan units, breaching Iraq's sovereignty.
A drone operated by the Iranian regime struck Kurdish forces of Eastern Kurdistan near Erbil. The attack is a clear violation of Iraq's territorial integrity. Local officials condemned the strike as an act of aggression. It comes amid a pattern of Iranian cross-border attacks on Kurdish groups. The Kurdish forces were targeted while in a camp south of the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. No group has claimed responsibility, but Iran has a history of such operations.
2026-07-31 22:16 • Rudaw24
Iran Strikes US-Escorted Tankers, Trump Convenes War Cabinet
Attack in Strait of Hormuz heightens risk of military confrontation with US.
Iranian forces struck tankers under US naval escort in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump immediately gathered his cabinet for emergency discussions. The attack threatens global oil supplies and transit security. No casualties have been reported yet among US personnel. The Pentagon is considering a range of responses, including military action. This incident marks a sharp escalation in US-Iran tensions.
2026-07-31 22:16 • Rudaw24
Iran Strikes Bases of Eastern Kurdish Parties Again
Renewed drone and artillery attacks target Kurdish opposition in northern Iraq.
Iran's regime carried out fresh attacks on bases belonging to Kurdish parties of Eastern Kurdistan in South Kurdistan. The assault included drones and artillery fire, according to local sources. These groups have been campaigning for Kurdish rights. Iran views them as terrorist organizations. The attacks violate Iraqi territory and have drawn condemnation from Kurdish leaders.
2026-07-31 22:16 • Rudaw24
Iranian Forces Kill Dozens in Bukan, Kurdish City
Security forces open fire on citizens, sparking outrage across Kurdistan.
Dozens of Kurdish citizens were shot dead by Iranian security forces in Bukan city. The incident has prompted widespread anger and concern among Kurdish communities. Details remain scarce, but witnesses claim the crackdown was brutal. Human rights groups have called for an international investigation. This is the latest in a series of violent suppressions against Kurds in Iran.