At least five drones intercepted over Erbil: CT

The five bomb-laden drones entered Erbil from the west, read a statement from the department, and that they were intercepted between 9:32 to 9:45 am.

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Explosions heard in Erbil as projectiles intercepted

Footage circulating on social media showed drones intercepted in the city’s sky as air defenses engaged the oncoming threat.

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US strike on Iran-Iraq border crossing kills two, injures 11: official

In early Thursday at around 3:00 am local time, reports of a heavy explosion emerged at the Shalamcheh border crossing in Khuzestan, with footage circulating on social media showing thick smoke and flames rising from the key crossing.

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Flights continue in Erbil, Sulaimani despite attacks

The hostility led to a brief halt in operations at Erbil International Airport on Friday night. Flights resumed on Saturday morning, however.

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Iraqi army surrounds Taqadum MP after alleged attack on resident in Kirkuk

The Iraqi army has surrounded the office of MP Mohaimen al-Hamdani in Kirkuk after he allegedly sent his guards to assault a resident over a social media comment, then stormed the man’s home and opened fire.

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KDP office attacked in Sulaimani

“A vehicle traveling at high speed passed by the main road in front of the Arbat district branch and fired shots toward the branch. The branch’s guards responded to the shots, and the vehicle fled the scene,” Jawhar Awakalayi, a KDP official in Sulaimani, told The New Region. 

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Israel launches attack against Iran

The US has denied involvement in the attack

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Two Israeli embassy staff gunned down in Washington DC

The suspected gunman reportedly cited the Palestinian cause in the aftermath of the shooting.

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Najaf school principal assaulted by student, father

The student’s father had been previously summoned on account of his son’s misbehavior

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