Kurdistan Region
Turkmens shun council over controversial election
The Iraqi Turkmen Front has that its members in Iraq's Kirkuk province will continue to protest by not attending provincial council sessions, as they did during the previous governorate elections.
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Türkiye, Iraq set to appoint generals to new Baghdad center
Türkiye and Iraq will appoint a general each to a new security center planned for Baghdad, defense sources told local media on Aug. 22.
The announcement follows a landmark agreement signed last week aimed at bolstering military and security cooperation between the neighbors.
Iraqi troops redeployed to Turkish border after decades
Iraqi border security forces have begun duty in the country's Zakho region as Baghdad established two new military bases in the area threatened by the PKK for the first time in 33 years.
Situation calms down at Iraqi gas complex after attack: Ankara
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has stated that the situation has stabilized in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah following the attack on a gas field last week, with efforts ongoing for the evacuation of Turkish employees working in the complex.
FM highlights 'historical importance' of talks with Iraq
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized the "historical significance" of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's recent diplomatic mission to Iraq, particularly in the context of combating terrorism.
Intel chief holds talks in Erbil following Baghdad visit
After a recent visit to the Iraqi capital Baghdad, National Intelligence Organization (MİT) chief İbrahim Kalın has continued his engagements in the Kurdish regional government capital of Erbil, where discussions centered on bilateral relations and counterterrorism efforts.
MİT chief visits Iraq to discuss anti-terror cooperation
Turkish intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın has paid a visit to Baghdad and discussed anti-terror cooperation and other security concerns with senior Iraqi officials, including Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid.
Turkey detains 29 people with suspected Islamic State ties planning attacks, says minister
Turkish authorities have detained 29 people suspected of having ties to militant group Islamic State in operations across nine provinces, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Friday.
Suspects captured in "Operation Heroes-37" on Friday were planning to attack churches and synagogues in Istanbul, Yerlikaya said on social media platform X.
Baghdad, Erbil committed to clearing Iraq of PKK: Fidan
Both the central government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan regional government in Erbil are committed to clearing Iraq of the PKK terror, the Turkish foreign minister has said, pledging Ankara's continued support in their fight against terrorism.
Turkish FM to visit Baghdad, Erbil
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to embark on a diplomatic mission this week, heading to Baghdad and Erbil, as reported by the Iraqi media.
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