Iran threatens to target ‘all facilities’ of Kurdistan Region if opposition offensive begins

"All facilities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq will be widely targeted as a backstop for these groups and the regime," said Ali Akbar Ahmadian.

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KRG says oil production halted at Sarsang field following drone strikes

The Kurdistan Regional Government said that an "outlaw group in Iraq launched a terrorist attack on the HKN oil field in the Sarsang area," resulting in production being halted.

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US military denies Najaf operation after fatal incident with Iraqi forces

One Iraqi soldier was killed and two more injured by aerial fire in the Najaf desert, with Baghdad having filed a complaint with the US-led military coalition over the incident.

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Syria limits relations to Lebanese gov’t amid Hezbollah-Israel conflict: Official

A Syrian presidential adviser said Damascus has limited its relations with Lebanon to the Lebanese state and its national figures, ignoring the policies of a Lebanese faction widely understood to be Hezbollah, while rejecting rumors that the “new Syria” is interfering in Lebanese affairs.

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Iranian military says strikes on Gulf countries not ‘hostile act’

"If we target US bases, it does not mean a hostile act against neighboring countries or the states of the Persian Gulf," said Mohamma Akraminia, the army spokesperson.

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HKN Energy-operated Duhok oilfield targeted in drone strikes

The Sarsang oilfield is operated by the US-based HKN Energy firm.

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Iraq protests to US-led coalition over fatal military clash

One member of the Iraqi security forces was killed and two more injured after they responded to reports of movement in the Najaf desert.

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‘I'd be all ​for it’: Trump endorses Kurdish offensive in Iran

"I think it's wonderful that they want to do that," said US President Donald Trump when asked about a Kurdish opposition offensive into Iran.

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‘Leave the Kurds alone. We are not guns for hire’ says Iraqi First Lady

"Too often, the Kurds are remembered only when their strength or sacrifice is needed," said Iraqi First Lady Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed.

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