PM Barzani, Iraqi Army chief discuss Kurdistan security, protecting IOCs

During the recent US-Israel war with Iran, several major international oil companies resorted to halting production in Kurdistan Region’s fields as a precautionary measure to protect their staff.

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Iraqi army to withdraw from cities by end of 2026: Spox

Iraq is preparing a comprehensive military redeployment plan that would remove all armed forces units from city centers and urban areas before the end of the year.

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Iraq launches ‘Imposing Sovereignty’ operation in western desert after Israeli base reports

In a Monday statement, Iraq’s Joint Operations Command stated that there is an “exaggeration in statements made without knowledge of the facts,” affirming that “there are no unauthorized forces or bases currently present on Iraqi soil.”

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Iraqi army to withdraw from Kurdish neighborhood: Kirkuk governor

“The army will leave. That’s it. The army will not remain in the area. We have decided with the army’s chief of staff over the phone that the army will not remain here,” Taha told reporters.

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Iraqi army forcibly takes over Kurdish homes in Kirkuk

The Iraqi army in Kirkuk’s disputed Newroz neighborhood seizing the property of Kurdish residents on February 22, 2026. Photo: The New Region

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Iraqi PM says working to keep weapons under state control

“We have fulfilled the pledge we made to ourselves to restore Iraq's full sovereignty, end the mission of the international coalition, and… have moved with confident steps to end the operations of the United Nations Mission / UNAMI,” wrote Sudani.

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President Barzani meets with men assaulted over flying Kurdistan flag

The Peshmerga ministry previously condemned the attack and called on Iraqi authorities to pursue legal measures against the perpetrators.

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Iraq receives 15 helicopters from US

Iraq’s Ministry of Defense said it has received all 15 Bell 505 helicopters from the United States, delivered in two batches as part of a major deal to modernize the Army Aviation fleet.

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Kurdish officials accuse Iraqi forces of advancing toward Kifri oil field; Iraq denies

"There are no unilateral actions by any military party, and the current challenges require greater joint coordination and cooperation," said the Iraqi Security Media Cell

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