Erbil.
capital of Kurdistan Region in Iraq
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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The Iraqi federal government modified its exchange rate benchmark, while highlighting Basra and Erbil's regional roles.Some support1 report
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Missile strikes allegedly targeted a US base in Erbil and caused explosions in Bandar Abbas, leading to air defense activation in Tehran.Well supported4 reports
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Flights to Iran have been suspended at airports in Erbil, Baghdad, and Najaf due to the ongoing US-Iran war.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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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
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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.Well supported4 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
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
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
Events traced to Erbil, step by step, newest firstAround 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 StructuralKurdistan, Nineveh, and Sulaymaniyah are identified as regions and provinces within Iraq.Moves Erbil
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Shared contextThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warns of a painful response to US military strikes and claims to intercept a US MQ-1 drone over Hormuz.Moves Erbil
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Iran OperationalThe administration committed the US to war in Iran on August 24, 2026.Moves Erbil
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ISIS Shared contextISIS and Hamas have been reported to be using drugs in the location of Yarka.Moves Erbil
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Abbas Araghchi OperationalAbbas Araghchi met with his Russian counterpart to discuss mounting aggression from Israel against Tehran.Moves Erbil
Connections
The 33 strongest of 78, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
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 administrative capital city of the Kurdistan region.
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Kurdistan Structural
Erbil is formally defined as a province within the larger political entity of Kurdistan.
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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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Iran Operational
Iran is actively conducting military strikes directed towards the city of Erbil.
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Masrour Barzani Structural
Masrour Barzani maintains a functional office presence in Erbil.
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Kurdistan Regional Government Shared context
Erbil serves as the administrative and geographical base for 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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Ahmad Vahidi Operational
Erbil provided an office location for an IRGC representative to meet.
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Abbas Araghchi Operational
Iranian-linked forces associated with Abbas Araghchi attacked a base located in Erbil.
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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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Iraq Shared context
Erbil is a city and regional capital located within the geopolitical boundaries of Iraq.
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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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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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Türkiye Shared context
Türkiye held diplomatic talks within the city 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
The Kurdistan Democratic Party is located within the Kurdistan Region, where Erbil is situated.
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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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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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Kurdistan Democratic Party Shared context
KDP-affiliated units are reported to be based in Erbil.
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Komala Mentioned together
The evidence only describes Komala as an Iranian opposition group and does not link it to Erbil.
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Kuwait Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between Erbil and Kuwait.
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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.
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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.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
8 events- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted al-Harir Air Base near Erbil, amid ongoing Iranian attacks on infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
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.