Erbil.
capital of Kurdistan Region in Iraq
- Reports this week
- 3
- Active events
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- Connections
- 76
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The Syrian government has shifted dynamics against Iran, involving the handover of Hasakah territory to Damascus. Meanwhile, the SDF chief met a US envoy in Erbil, with Trump's confidant also present.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Attacks are underway in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, targeting Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, which are condemned by both nations as Iranian attacks on vital infrastructure.Well supported19 reports6 developments inside
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Iran-backed groups are targeting coalition troops operating in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.Some support3 reports
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Iranian military attacks on US bases in Gulf states, including strikes reported in Erbil, Iraq, and subsequent bombing of Ahvaz.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Factually noted developments include Kabul serving as the capital of Afghanistan, Erbil being a major operational center in Iraq, and ISIS utilizing Iraqi territory for operations.Some support2 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Iranian drones targeted Erbil officials on August 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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A Kurdistan Regional Government office in Erbil, Iraq, was attacked.Some support1 report
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Kurdistan region capital faces drone attacks while Iran targets oil tankers related to UAE interests.Some support1 report
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Iranian and Iraqi drone attacks targeted Kurdish facilities in Erbil, leading the Kurdistan Democratic Party to fear vulnerability.Some support3 reports
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted al-Harir Air Base near Erbil, amid ongoing Iranian attacks on infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.Some support2 reports
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Amid the US war with Iran, the Board of Peace plans a verification committee while Iran and militias attack the Kurdish capital of Erbil.Some support1 report
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Amid Iranian attacks on infrastructure, Patriot systems were deployed near Erbil, while agreements between Baghdad and Washington were also reported.Some support2 reports
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Foundation projects are underway in Erbil, Iraq, working towards national goals.Some support1 report
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Iranian Kurdish groups are maintaining bases in the Erbil region of Iraq.Well supported4 reports
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Iran launched multiple strikes across the Middle East, targeting bases in Jordan, oil facilities in Kuwait, and infrastructure near Erbil in Iraq.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Germany plans to maintain its military presence in Erbil, Iraq, utilizing the Bundeswehr.Some support1 report
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Christian has been named the Chaldean archbishop of Erbil.Some support1 report
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A seminar was held in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan region, where talks involving Iraq and China took place.Some support1 report
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Erbil is the capital of the Kurdistan region of Iraq.Some support2 reports
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In 2014, a foundation sponsored a meeting in Erbil, Iraq, and vowed to assist the Yezidi community facing plight.Some support1 report
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Renewed tensions between the US and Iran involve threats of resumed attacks on Iran by the US, alongside alleged missile strikes launched by Iran at a US base in Kurdistan.Well supported6 reports5 developments inside
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A missile strike targeted a US air base located in Erbil.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Erbil
Recent events traced to Erbil, step by stepAround Erbil this week
News at the entities that move Erbil most-
Kurdistan StructuralPolitical paralysis grips Kurdistan as Masoud Barzani's administration operates in a caretaker capacity, facing blame from rival parties.Moves Erbil
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Kurdistan StructuralProtests began in Kurdistan and spread across Iran, involving the use of Starlink and the communications minister.Moves Erbil
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Kurdistan Regional Government StructuralIran attacks impact the region while the Kurdistan Regional Government disputes revenues with the federal government.Moves Erbil
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Shared contextBritish police are investigating potential ties between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a foiled attack.Moves Erbil
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Iran OperationalA bill, named after Lindsey Graham, has been signed authorizing sanctions on Russian officials and energy, while also extending sanctions on Iran's energy and weapons sectors.Moves Erbil
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ISIS Shared contextCTS targets remnants of ISIS operating in the northern province of Kirkuk, Iraq.Moves Erbil
Connections
The 31 strongest of 76, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kurdistan Structural
Erbil is formally defined as a province within the larger political entity of Kurdistan.
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Ankawa Structural
Ankawa is formally defined as an administrative district located within the boundaries of Erbil.
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Kurdistan Structural
Erbil functions as the capital city of the Kurdistan region.
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Shared context
The IRGC conducts military operations and strikes within the geographical area of Erbil.
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Masrour Barzani Structural
Masrour Barzani maintains a functional office presence in Erbil.
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Iran Operational
Iran is actively conducting military strikes directed towards the city of Erbil.
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Kurdistan Regional Government Structural
Erbil is located within the administrative region governed by the Kurdistan Regional Government.
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ISIS Shared context
ISIS occupied the Erbil region, causing forced displacement during a historical period.
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LPG Shared context
LPG prices are influenced by conflict occurring in Erbil.
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Christian Shared context
The individual holds the office of Chaldean archbishop, which is based in the city of Erbil.
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Iraq Shared context
Erbil is a city located within the geopolitical boundaries of Iraq.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
The relationship is contextual, linking Trump's geopolitical discussions about Iran to the region of Erbil.
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Ahmad Vahidi Operational
Erbil provided an office location for an IRGC representative to meet.
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Baghdad Shared context
The two locations are discussed as points within the broader geopolitical context of regional security issues.
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Abbas Araghchi Operational
Iranian-linked forces associated with Abbas Araghchi attacked a base located in Erbil.
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Community Peacemaker Teams Shared context
CPT operates in the broader region of Iraqi Kurdistan where Erbil is located.
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Patriot Shared context
The Patriot air defense system was located within or near the geographical boundaries of Erbil.
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Associated Press Shared context
The city of Erbil is a location that the Associated Press covers in its global reporting.
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Qasim al-Araji Shared context
Qasim al-Araji is observed making statements within the geographical context of Erbil.
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Mesopotamia Shared context
Erbil is a modern city located within the broader geographical and historical region of Mesopotamia.
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Esmaeil Baghaei Transactional
Esmaeil Baghaei was involved in an alleged meeting in Erbil, which he later denied.
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Gunter Schneider Shared context
Gunter Schneider was present in the geographical area of Erbil for a ceremony.
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Art of Living foundation Transactional
The Art of Living foundation sponsored a meeting that took place in Erbil in 2014.
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Kurdistan Democratic Party Shared context
KDP-affiliated units are reported to be based in Erbil.
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Türkiye Shared context
Türkiye held diplomatic talks within the city of Erbil.
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Hezbollah Shared context
Both Erbil and Hezbollah are noted as being involved in regional military tensions.
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Bundeswehr Shared context
The Bundeswehr is expected to maintain a military presence within the city of Erbil.
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Kuwait Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between Erbil and Kuwait.
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Al Anbar Shared context
The relationship between Erbil and Al Anbar is not explicitly defined in the available evidence.
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Damascus Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Erbil and Damascus.
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Egypt Shared context
The evidence establishes that Erbil is the capital of its region, but provides no information regarding a relationship with Egypt.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
8 events- Factually noted developments include Kabul serving as the capital of Afghanistan, Erbil being a major operational center in Iraq, and ISIS utilizing Iraqi territory for operations.
- Iranian drones targeted Erbil officials on August 17, 2026.
- A Kurdistan Regional Government office in Erbil, Iraq, was attacked.
- Kurdistan region capital faces drone attacks while Iran targets oil tankers related to UAE interests.
- Iranian and Iraqi drone attacks targeted Kurdish facilities in Erbil, leading the Kurdistan Democratic Party to fear vulnerability.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted al-Harir Air Base near Erbil, amid ongoing Iranian attacks on infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
- Amid the US war with Iran, the Board of Peace plans a verification committee while Iran and militias attack the Kurdish capital of Erbil.
- Amid Iranian attacks on infrastructure, Patriot systems were deployed near Erbil, while agreements between Baghdad and Washington were also reported.
July 2026
7 events- Attacks are underway in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, targeting Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, which are condemned by both nations as Iranian attacks on vital infrastructure.
- Iranian military attacks on US bases in Gulf states, including strikes reported in Erbil, Iraq, and subsequent bombing of Ahvaz.
- Foundation projects are underway in Erbil, Iraq, working towards national goals.
- Iranian Kurdish groups are maintaining bases in the Erbil region of Iraq.
- Iran launched multiple strikes across the Middle East, targeting bases in Jordan, oil facilities in Kuwait, and infrastructure near Erbil in Iraq.
- Germany plans to maintain its military presence in Erbil, Iraq, utilizing the Bundeswehr.
- Christian has been named the Chaldean archbishop of Erbil.
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June 2026
7 events- Missile strikes allegedly targeted a US base in Erbil and caused explosions in Bandar Abbas, leading to air defense activation in Tehran.
- The Syrian government has shifted dynamics against Iran, involving the handover of Hasakah territory to Damascus. Meanwhile, the SDF chief met a US envoy in Erbil, with Trump's confidant also present.
- A seminar was held in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan region, where talks involving Iraq and China took place.
- Erbil is the capital of the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
- In 2014, a foundation sponsored a meeting in Erbil, Iraq, and vowed to assist the Yezidi community facing plight.
- Renewed tensions between the US and Iran involve threats of resumed attacks on Iran by the US, alongside alleged missile strikes launched by Iran at a US base in Kurdistan.
- A missile strike targeted a US air base located in Erbil.