Kurdish forces seize oil wells from Iraqi control - The Jerusalem Post

Forces from the regional Kurdish government have taken control of some oil wells in northern Kirkuk, Iraq's state-run North Oil Company said in a statement on Saturday, but the Kurdish government denied this.

Iraq summons Iran's consul general over missile attack in Erbil

Northern Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) summoned Iran's consul general in Erbil early Tuesday over an Iranian missile attack on the city.

Annulling Referendum Results Baghdad’s Only Condition for Talks with KRG

Baghdad has not imposed any preconditions for a dialogue with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) other than the cancellation of the referendum’s results, the Iraqi government’s spokesperson said.

Iraq’s top court declares Kurd referendum unconstitutional

Iraq's supreme court on Monday declared that September's referendum on independence in the autonomous Kurdish areas in the north of the country was unconstitutional.

Iraqi Kurdistan says it respects Supreme Court ruling against independence

Iraqi Kurdistan's regional government on Tuesday said it would respect the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court decision to ban the semi-autonomous region's secession.

Irak: Barzani, fondateur de l'autonomie du Kurdistan contraint au départ

Le père de l'autonomie du Kurdistan irakien, Massoud Barzani, a annoncé dimanche quitter la présidence de cette région après son pari raté d'obtenir l'indépendance qui a conduit à la perte de presque tous les territoires que les Kurdes disputent à Bagdad.

Erbil, Baghdad Agree on Lifting Anti-Kurdish Sanctions

Kurdish Regional Government President Masoud Barzani and Iraqi Vice Presidents Osama Nujaify and Ayad Allawi agreed to de-escalate the tensions over the recent Kurdish autonomy's independence referendum, local media reported.

La Russie défend un Irak uni et appelle au dialogue après le référendum au Kurdistan

Moscou s’est prononcé pour le maintien de l’intégrité territoriale de l’Irak, tout en reconnaissant les aspirations nationales des Kurdes et en appelant Erbil et Bagdad au dialogue. Une position qui fait écho à celle qui a été exprimée par Paris.

Lawmakers seek to oust Iraqi president over Kurdish independence vote

Some Iraqi legislators are attempting to oust Iraqi President Fuad Masum over the controversial Kurdish independence referendum.

Israël apporte son soutien au référendum d'indépendance du Kurdistan irakien

Les déclarations de plusieurs responsables israéliens se sont multipliées ces derniers jours en faveur du référendum kurde pour l'indépendance de leur région. Des propos accueillis avec joie à Erbil, où des drapeaux israéliens ont été aperçus.

Iraq's PMF Commander Warns of “Inevitable” Civil War after Referendum

A senior commander of Iraqi mobilization forces said Thursday that civil war would become “inevitable” in Iraq if Kurdistan Region’s government proceeds with a planned referendum on independence from Iraq.

Top US Diplomat Demands "Delay" of Iraqi Kurdistan Referendum

The US secretary of state called on the leader of Iraq’s semi-autonomous region Kurdistan region, Massoud Barzani, to delay a controversial referendum on independence from the mainland slated for next month.

Iraqi Kurdistan to Seek Compensation From Baghdad for 'Unfair' Attitude to Kurds

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) will prepare a dossier on its relations with Baghdad, which may demand large sums of compensation from the Iraqi authorities for their unfair mindset toward the Kurdish people over the years, KRG said in a statement.

Iraqi PM Urges Turkish Troops to Withdraw Since Mosul Battle Ended

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi announced the end of the battle for Mosul and called on Turkish troops to withdraw from Iraq, media reported on Wednesday.

Iraqi Kurdish leader says no turning back on independence bid

Iraq's Kurdish leader said on Thursday that there was no turning back on a bid to achieve an independent Kurdish state, but he would pursue it through dialogue with Baghdad and regional powers to avoid conflict.

Iraqi Official: ISIS Deployed Drones with Chemical Gas in Mosul

The ISIL militants deployed drones strapped with explosives, long-range artillery shells “filled with chlorine and mustard gas and highly effective snipers”, a top Iraqi Kurdish security official said.

Preparations completed to retake Mosul: Massoud Barzani

Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) president Massoud Barzani said Saturday that preparations are complete for retaking Mosul from the terrorist organization Daesh.

Iraq’s Barzani calls for referendum on regional autonomy

Massoud Barzani, president of northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region, renewed calls on Wednesday for a referendum on the region’s independence from the central government in Baghdad.

Turkey partially withdraws troops to ease tension with Baghdad. Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Davutoglu

Turkey has partially withdrawn some of its troops from a camp near Mosul after a bitter week-long dispute with Baghdad, which appealed to the United Nations to demand the unconditional and immediate withdrawal of Turkish forces from Iraqi territory, and re-positioned them near the Turkey-Iraq border.

Turkey Withdraws Some Troops From Iraq

Turkey withdrew some of its forces from a camp outside the Iraqi city of Mosul, state media said Monday, as part of what military officials called a "rearrangement."