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Kurdistan.
geographic region in the Middle East
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Kurdistan, Nineveh, and Sulaymaniyah are identified as regions and provinces within Iraq.Some support2 reports
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SDF (Kurdish-led) forces in Syria engaged in battles against Islamic State while facing repeated invasions from Turkey.Well supported14 reports
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Barack Obama held a tour event in Glasgow on Oct 15, discussing free speech and receiving support from a Kurdistan resident.Some support4 reports
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Progressive policies in Kurdistan and Iraq are allowing access to livelihoods.Some support1 report
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Ethnic unrest erupts in Balochistan, while Bahrain faces Iranian strikes and Kurdish groups in Iraq grow vulnerable amid US withdrawal.Some support1 report
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Iranian opposition groups have targeted the autonomous Kurdistan region.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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A US citizen is involved in an arms trafficking scheme in Kurdistan, providing blueprints for smuggled goods.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ministry of Intelligence seized smuggled weapons into Iran, which were reportedly smuggled from the Kurdistan region.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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International donors provided funding for a release effort in Kurdistan.Some support1 report
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A movement ignited by a Kurdish woman's death is taking place in Pakistan, centered around the Aurat March.Some support1 report
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In 2006, the Pentagon promoted invasion and occupation while Likud members wanted to bomb Iran and trained Kurdish forces.Some support1 report
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Iraq is initiating a process to regain state control over armed groups by pushing for the withdrawal of foreign coalition forces from both Iraq and Kurdistan.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
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Kurds historically identify with the ancient Medes.Some support2 reports
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ISIS overran territory in Iraq while the region faced conflict with Iranian factions and a US Consulate was targeted.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Widespread protests and economic grievances erupted across multiple Iranian cities, including Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Isfahan, and Ahvaz.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Protests began in Kurdistan and spread across Iran, involving the use of Starlink and the communications minister.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Kurdish positions were targeted by ISIS, and Iranian attacks targeted the autonomous region.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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ISIS carried out an attack in the Kurdistan region.Some support1 report
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Turkish law dictates naming rules for Kurdistan in Germany.Some support1 report
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Kurdistan seeks Israeli experience and guidance for achieving statehood, with academic discussion on the topic.Some support1 report
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Healthcare workers in Kurdistan protested low pay and staff shortages, pressuring the government to raise fuel prices.Some support1 report
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A conference involving Kurdistan was held in London.Some support1 report
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Syria manages and controls border crossings with Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan.Some support2 reports
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Iran issues diplomatic statements urging security in Kurdistan and Iraq, opposing Israeli actions in Golan Heights, and viewing China as a vital partner.Some support1 report
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Iran is conducting attacks on US assets in Bahrain, UAE, and Kurdistan, while also holding talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz.Some support1 report
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Capricorn is operating in Kurdistan and expanding its business interests into Egypt.Some support1 report
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Iranian forces struck launchers on Larak Island and accused Iraqi Kurdistan of serving as a base for Israel attacks.Some support1 report
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Unemployment encourages migration from Kurdistan.Some support1 report
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Iraq's northern export route through Kurdistan is important amid Iran war impacts on oil production, alongside a corporate continuance to Bermuda.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Messianic claimants appeared in Kurdistan on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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US military presence, coalition fighting, and aid to Iraqi Kurds are reported in Iraq and Syria.Well supported5 reports
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Iran launched a war with Kurdistan to end Islamic State control in Iraq, while planning to cut military aid to Peshmerga forces.Some support3 reports
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Tensions between the US and Iran are spilling into the region, impacting Kurdistan.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Iran warns against hostile activity in Kurdistan, with a commander based in Urmia holding a press conference.Some support2 reports
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DNO ASA operates in the Norwegian Continental Shelf and restarted operations in the Tawke license in Kurdistan.Some support3 reports
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Donald Trump met with Sheikh Mohamed in Abu Dhabi to discuss security, while drone attacks targeted the Kurdistan region.Some support1 report
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Talks regarding Iran's nuclear aspirations are underway, with Oman and Kurdistan involved in back-channel discussions between the US and IRGC.Some support1 report
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The office of the Security and Intelligence Agency in Kurdistan was targeted.Some support1 report
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A mediator from Kurdistan facilitates contact between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).Some support2 reports1 development inside
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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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The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) hired Continental Strategy to promote its interests.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump criticized Iranian opposition groups while Iran's IRGC launched attacks on Kurdish opposition.Some support1 report
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Kurdistan hosts sites for coalition operations in Iraq, while Baghdad functions as the capital city of the sovereign state of Iraq.Some support4 reports
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Regime in Azerbaijan accelerates executions in the Kurdistan region.Some support1 report
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PJAK seeks autonomy in Iran's Kurdish region as the U.S. and Israel launch war on Iran, positioning PJAK as a force for change in Eastern Kurdistan.Some support1 report
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Opposition parties gained seats against Netanyahu, concurrent with immigrants from Kurdistan settling in Israel.Some support1 report
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Iranian forces targeted and neutralized PJAK members operating in the Iraq-Kurdistan border region.Some support3 reports
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Iranian-backed militias are targeting Kurdish opposition groups, while the Iraqi PM travels to the US amid growing tensions between Iran and the US/Israel.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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Iranian attacks on Jordan, escalating tensions between Iran and the US, targeting US companies in Iraq, oil firms in Kurdistan, and a field in Texas.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mossad agents conducted operations against Iraqi targets in the Kurdistan region on June 5, 2026.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Heightened tensions in the Middle East are leading to exchanges of strikes involving the autonomous region of Kurdistan.Some support6 reports
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A software engineer named Amir is located in the western province of Kurdistan, amidst broader economic issues affecting Iran.Some support2 reports
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US forces deployed to the Middle East while Iran-linked actors exploited regional mobile networks in Iraqi Kurdistan.Some support3 reports
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Kurdistan authorities are participating in an ongoing investigation in Iraq concerning corruption issues overseen by the Supreme Judicial Council.Some support1 report
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Hacktivists used website defacement to discuss Jeffrey Epstein's files and called for a free Kurdistan, involving entities like the U.S. Army.Some support1 report
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IRGC members were targeted in armed attacks in Kermanshah Province, a city with strong ties to Kurdistan.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
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KDPI operates out of Iraq while clashes occur in Iranian Kurdish regions and Majed al-Ansari discusses US-Iran talks.Well supported27 reports
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A CENTCOM commander is reported to be operating in the region involving Kurdistan.Some support1 report
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Kurds were subsumed into the borders of Iran and Syria, while simultaneously seeking recognition in the Iraqi constitution.Some support2 reports
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Multiple protests erupted across various Iranian cities, including Tehran, Shiraz, and Kerman, involving students and workers.Some support1 report
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Around Kurdistan this week
News at the entities that move Kurdistan most-
Iraq StructuralA documentary examines the dictatorships in Chile, Iraq, and Cambodia.Moves Kurdistan
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Erbil StructuralThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted al-Harir Air Base near Erbil, amid ongoing Iranian attacks on infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.Moves Kurdistan
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Damascus StructuralLatifa al-Droubi received a minister in Damascus on October 19, 2026.Moves Kurdistan
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ISIS OperationalISIS and Hamas have been reported to be using drugs in the location of Yarka.Moves Kurdistan
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PENTAGON TransactionalPete Hegseth defends high military spending allegations while media reports highlight poor sailor meals and service member welfare.Moves Kurdistan
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps OperationalThe 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 Kurdistan
Connections
The 40 strongest of 61, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Iraq Structural
Kurdistan functions as a semi-autonomous region within Iraq, contributing significantly to its economy and political landscape.
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Erbil Structural
Erbil functions as the administrative capital city of the Kurdistan region.
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Masrour Barzani Structural
Masrour Barzani serves as the Prime Minister and political leader of Kurdistan Region.
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Damascus Structural
The Syrian government (Damascus) integrates Kurdish forces and imposes regulatory control over Kurdistan.
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Syria Structural
Kurdistan actively engages with and influences Syria's political transition and autonomy goals within its borders.
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PENTAGON Transactional
The relationship involves the provision of US military aid and supplies from the Pentagon to support Iraqi Kurdish entities.
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Operational
The IRGC and Kurdistan are engaged in a relationship defined by mutual conflict, including attacks and blame, alongside diplomatic mediation.
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Turkey Operational
The situation in Kurdistan is a central element of Turkey's political discourse and involves active military operations near the border.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump uses his influence to engage with and enact policy decisions affecting the geopolitical status and military forces within Kurdistan.
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Ottoman Empire Structural
The collapse of the Ottoman Empire after WWI influenced the geopolitical context and emergence of Kurdistan.
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Home Office Structural
The Home Office processes asylum claims submitted by individuals originating from the geopolitical entity of Kurdistan.
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Syrian Democratic Forces Structural
Kurdistan provides functional support to the Syrian Democratic Forces, including supplies and refugee assistance.
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Saudi Arabia Operational
Saudi Arabia has publicly condemned attacks and opposed interference in Kurdistan's state affairs.
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ISIS Operational
ISIS has actively targeted and attacked positions within Kurdistan.
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Genel Energy Structural
Genel Energy's operations are contingent on specific licenses and working arrangements within the geopolitical context of Kurdistan.
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Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan Structural
PDKI functions as a Kurdish opposition group operating within the geopolitical context of Kurdistan.
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Islamic State Operational
The Islamic State is actively engaged in conflict with forces operating within the Kurdistan region as part of counter-terrorism efforts.
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defence ministry Operational
The defence ministry and Kurdistan cooperate to manage border security issues.
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PJAK Shared context
PJAK operates as a force for change within the geopolitical context of Eastern Kurdistan.
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Qatar Mentioned together
The relationship is currently characterized by calls for de-escalation and regional stability.
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Norway Transactional
Norwegian interests, via DNO, maintain economic stakes in the Kurdistan region.
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Cyprus Mentioned together
The issue being discussed is compared to the situation in Cyprus.
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Security and Intelligence Agency Shared context
The Agency operated within the geographical context of Kurdistan and was targeted there.
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Ahmed al-Sharaa Operational
The relationship involves ongoing talks aimed at advancing an integration deal between the two entities.
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Ankara Operational
The geopolitical actions and claims of Kurdistan influence political talks and events centered in Ankara.
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Middle East Shared context
Kurdistan is situated within the geopolitical context of the Middle East.
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Kurdistan Human Rights Network Shared context
The organization operates within the geopolitical context of the region.
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Afghanistan Operational
The two entities are linked by organized smuggling networks that facilitate the passage from camps.
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Linköping University Mentioned together
A professor affiliated with Linköping University discussed the topic of Kurdistan's statehood.
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Numan Kurtulmuş Shared context
Numan Kurtulmuş referenced the agenda of Kurdistan (PKK) in his political discourse.
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Abu Isa Shared context
A was reported as a messianic claimant present in the geographical context of Kurdistan.
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Emmanuel Macron Operational
Macron supports the political process regarding the dissolution and integration of SDF into new forces in Kurdistan.
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Carlos Trujillo Operational
Carlos Trujillo is involved in efforts to promote the interests of Kurdistan.
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Abbas Araghchi Mentioned together
Abbas Araghchi has commented on security threats facing the Kurdish region.
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London Shared context
Kurdistan is represented or hosts activities in London, utilizing it as a conference location.
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Mosul Shared context
Mosul is a location associated with attacks observed within the geopolitical context of Kurdistan.
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Barack Obama Mentioned together
A resident of Kurdistan provided political support to Barack Obama.
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Emmanuel Daoud Shared context
Emmanuel Daoud represents civil parties originating from Kurdistan.
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Gideon Sa'ar Mentioned together
Gideon Sa'ar discussed the importance of Kurdistan at a conference.
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Saddam Shared context
Saddam's government carried out the Anfal Operation, an action that impacted the Kurdish region.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
9 events- Kurdistan, Nineveh, and Sulaymaniyah are identified as regions and provinces within Iraq.
- Barack Obama held a tour event in Glasgow on Oct 15, discussing free speech and receiving support from a Kurdistan resident.
- Progressive policies in Kurdistan and Iraq are allowing access to livelihoods.
- Ethnic unrest erupts in Balochistan, while Bahrain faces Iranian strikes and Kurdish groups in Iraq grow vulnerable amid US withdrawal.
- Ministry of Intelligence seized smuggled weapons into Iran, which were reportedly smuggled from the Kurdistan region.
- International donors provided funding for a release effort in Kurdistan.
- A movement ignited by a Kurdish woman's death is taking place in Pakistan, centered around the Aurat March.
- In 2006, the Pentagon promoted invasion and occupation while Likud members wanted to bomb Iran and trained Kurdish forces.
- Kurds historically identify with the ancient Medes.
September 2026
12 events- Widespread protests and economic grievances erupted across multiple Iranian cities, including Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Isfahan, and Ahvaz.
- Protests began in Kurdistan and spread across Iran, involving the use of Starlink and the communications minister.
- ISIS carried out an attack in the Kurdistan region.
- Turkish law dictates naming rules for Kurdistan in Germany.
- Kurdistan seeks Israeli experience and guidance for achieving statehood, with academic discussion on the topic.
- Healthcare workers in Kurdistan protested low pay and staff shortages, pressuring the government to raise fuel prices.
- A conference involving Kurdistan was held in London.
- Syria manages and controls border crossings with Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan.
- Iran issues diplomatic statements urging security in Kurdistan and Iraq, opposing Israeli actions in Golan Heights, and viewing China as a vital partner.
- Iran is conducting attacks on US assets in Bahrain, UAE, and Kurdistan, while also holding talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Capricorn is operating in Kurdistan and expanding its business interests into Egypt.
- Iranian forces struck launchers on Larak Island and accused Iraqi Kurdistan of serving as a base for Israel attacks.
August 2026
17 events- SDF (Kurdish-led) forces in Syria engaged in battles against Islamic State while facing repeated invasions from Turkey.
- Iraq is initiating a process to regain state control over armed groups by pushing for the withdrawal of foreign coalition forces from both Iraq and Kurdistan.
- Unemployment encourages migration from Kurdistan.
- Iraq's northern export route through Kurdistan is important amid Iran war impacts on oil production, alongside a corporate continuance to Bermuda.
- Messianic claimants appeared in Kurdistan on August 1, 2026.
- US military presence, coalition fighting, and aid to Iraqi Kurds are reported in Iraq and Syria.
- Iran launched a war with Kurdistan to end Islamic State control in Iraq, while planning to cut military aid to Peshmerga forces.
- Iran warns against hostile activity in Kurdistan, with a commander based in Urmia holding a press conference.
- Donald Trump met with Sheikh Mohamed in Abu Dhabi to discuss security, while drone attacks targeted the Kurdistan region.
- Talks regarding Iran's nuclear aspirations are underway, with Oman and Kurdistan involved in back-channel discussions between the US and IRGC.
- The office of the Security and Intelligence Agency in Kurdistan was targeted.
- A mediator from Kurdistan facilitates contact between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Kurdistan region capital faces drone attacks while Iran targets oil tankers related to UAE interests.
- The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) hired Continental Strategy to promote its interests.
- Donald Trump criticized Iranian opposition groups while Iran's IRGC launched attacks on Kurdish opposition.
- Kurdistan hosts sites for coalition operations in Iraq, while Baghdad functions as the capital city of the sovereign state of Iraq.
- Regime in Azerbaijan accelerates executions in the Kurdistan region.
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July 2026
16 events- Iranian opposition groups have targeted the autonomous Kurdistan region.
- A US citizen is involved in an arms trafficking scheme in Kurdistan, providing blueprints for smuggled goods.
- ISIS overran territory in Iraq while the region faced conflict with Iranian factions and a US Consulate was targeted.
- Kurdish positions were targeted by ISIS, and Iranian attacks targeted the autonomous region.
- Tensions between the US and Iran are spilling into the region, impacting Kurdistan.
- DNO ASA operates in the Norwegian Continental Shelf and restarted operations in the Tawke license in Kurdistan.
- PJAK seeks autonomy in Iran's Kurdish region as the U.S. and Israel launch war on Iran, positioning PJAK as a force for change in Eastern Kurdistan.
- Opposition parties gained seats against Netanyahu, concurrent with immigrants from Kurdistan settling in Israel.
- Iranian forces targeted and neutralized PJAK members operating in the Iraq-Kurdistan border region.
- Iranian attacks on Jordan, escalating tensions between Iran and the US, targeting US companies in Iraq, oil firms in Kurdistan, and a field in Texas.
- Heightened tensions in the Middle East are leading to exchanges of strikes involving the autonomous region of Kurdistan.
- A software engineer named Amir is located in the western province of Kurdistan, amidst broader economic issues affecting Iran.
- US forces deployed to the Middle East while Iran-linked actors exploited regional mobile networks in Iraqi Kurdistan.
- Kurdistan authorities are participating in an ongoing investigation in Iraq concerning corruption issues overseen by the Supreme Judicial Council.
- Hacktivists used website defacement to discuss Jeffrey Epstein's files and called for a free Kurdistan, involving entities like the U.S. Army.
- KDPI operates out of Iraq while clashes occur in Iranian Kurdish regions and Majed al-Ansari discusses US-Iran talks.
June 2026
6 events- Iranian-backed militias are targeting Kurdish opposition groups, while the Iraqi PM travels to the US amid growing tensions between Iran and the US/Israel.
- Mossad agents conducted operations against Iraqi targets in the Kurdistan region on June 5, 2026.
- IRGC members were targeted in armed attacks in Kermanshah Province, a city with strong ties to Kurdistan.
- A CENTCOM commander is reported to be operating in the region involving Kurdistan.
- Kurds were subsumed into the borders of Iran and Syria, while simultaneously seeking recognition in the Iraqi constitution.
- Multiple protests erupted across various Iranian cities, including Tehran, Shiraz, and Kerman, involving students and workers.