The province of Iraq and the Kurdistan Democratic Party are seeking clarity on Kirkuk's future status, leading to accession talks with Turkey.

The entities involved

• Kirkuk →

  city in Iraq

  • CTS targets remnants of ISIS operating in the northern province of Kirkuk, Iraq.Mon 10:50
  • Iranian attacks are targeting Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDPI) sites, and these actions are now impacting the status of Kirkuk.Thu 13:19
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Basra hosts the Grand Faw Port project, serving as a key transit hub for trade routes connecting China and Europe.Mon 17:06
  • Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.Mon 16:22
• Turkey →

  country in West Asia and Southeast Europe

  • Settlers migrated from Syria and Turkey to Crete on September 24, 2026.Mon 17:25
  • Turkey participates in a NATO summit and seeks to repair ties with the Trump administration.Mon 15:49

Related events

• Talks were held in Baghdad between representatives of Türkiye and Iraqi officials to strengthen security and intelligence cooperation.Jul 1
• Turkey formally transfers security control and hands over Bashiqa base to Iraq.Thu 00:06
• Turkey maintains its military presence in northern Iraq.Jul 5
• Talks were held in Baghdad regarding future cooperation between Iraqi officials.Jul 28
• Devlet Bahçeli's political statements are seen as constraining the Kurdish movement in Turkey, drawing parallels to the Cyprus issue.Sun 09:39