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19 07 - 2026

21:51

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (L) and Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (R). (Photo: Iraqi PM's Office)

Iraq, Qatar Stress Diplomacy as Key to Resolving Regional Crises

21:09

Prominent Kurdish politician Hoshyar Zebari. (Photo: Zebari's X)

Kurdish Politician Zebari: Iraqi PM's US Trip Marks New Chapter in Washington-Baghdad Ties

20:29

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (R) in Washington on Jul, 19, 2026. (Photo: @SecRubio / X)

Rubio Praises Lebanon's Efforts to Disarm Hezbollah in Washington Talks

18:51

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L), and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (R). (Photo: INA)

Iran's FM Tells his Iraqi Counterpart, Ties Between Tehran and Baghdad Are 'Strategic and Deep'

17:47

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Iranian FM: Strait of Hormuz is Tehran's 'Real Atomic Bomb'

16:56

Mohammed Shukri, chairman of the Kurdistan Regional Government's Investment Board. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Foreign Investment in Kurdistan Region Continues to Grow, Investment Board Chief Says

16:13

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boat allegedly taking part in an operation to seize ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, on Apr. 21, 2026. (AFP)

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Says It Targeted Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz

15:18

A U.S. Air Force fighter pilot performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 fighter jet, on July 17, 2026. (Photo: CENTCOM)

Iran Says U.S. Struck Nuclear Plant as Gulf Tensions Escalate

13:39

L-R: official Coats of Arms of Palestinian Authority and Syrian Foreign Ministry. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Syria, Palestinian Authority Join Regional Condemnation of Iranian Attacks on Kurdistan Region

13:22

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Prime Minister Barzani Urges Swift Formation of New KRG Cabinet, Warns Against Targeting Kurdistan Region

12:31

Iraqi, Qatari, and Syrian officials, joined by a U.S. representative, attend the MoU signing ceremony. (Photo: SANA)

Iraq, Syria Move to Restore Strategic Kirkuk-Baniyas Oil Pipeline

11:35

Locally produced onion. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Exports Onions Internationally for First Time, Marking Agricultural Milestone

10:47

Photo shows a treatment facility at the Emergency Rapid Water Supply project. (Photo: KRG)

KRG Expands Water Infrastructure as Ninth Cabinet Advances Long-Term Water Security

10:23

A luxury SUV is loaded onto a tow truck during an overnight raid by Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity at the Bab Baghdad residential complex. (Eyewitnesses' Social Media)

Iraqi Integrity Commission Seizes Luxury Cars, Properties in Expanding Anti-Corruption Campaign

10:18

Photo shows the AUK campus. (Photo: Islam Hiro - Kurdistan24)

AUK Launches Kurdistan Region's First Master's Program in Artificial Intelligence

09:22

An aerial view of the Water Project in Barzan area. (Photo: KRG)

Prime Minister Barzani Inaugurates Major Water Project Serving 53 Villages

09:00

U.S. President Donald Trump. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Trump Says He 'Couldn't Care Less' After Iran Abandons U.S. Memorandum

08:28

A plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City, on July 18, 2026. (AFP)

Iran Says It Struck Two U.S. Bases in Kuwait as Conflict Spreads Across Gulf

01:25

CENTCOM Seal (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

US Launches Fresh Strikes Against Iran at 6 p.m. Friday, Retaliating for Jordan Deaths and Hormuz attacks

18 07 - 2026

23:32

The U.S. Department of State building, Washington DC, USA, Dec. 7, 2024. (Photo: AP)

U.S. State Department Issues Worldwide Security Alert Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

23:20

Transport and Communications Ministry spokesperson Dilan Rashad, speaking to Kurdistan24, on July 18, 2026. (Kurdistan24)

KRG to Launch Taxi Meter Pilot Program in Erbil and Sulaimani

22:24

KRG: Federal Government Supplying Daily LPG to Kurdistan Region Until Khor Mor Gas Production Resumes

20:43

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters, located at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) in Tampa, Florida. (Photo: CENTCOM)

CENTCOM: Two U.S. Service Members Killed Defending Against Iranian Missile, Drone Attack in Jordan

20:05

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Mojtaba Khamenei Accuses U.S. of Breaking Agreements, Urges Iranians to Preserve National Unity

19:20

The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) headquarters in Baghdad. ((Photo: CBI)

Iraq, U.S. Reach Understanding to Reinstate Restricted Banks to International Banking Channels

18:08

Arab League Chief Warns Iran Against Targeting Arab States, Condemns Attacks on Kurdistan Region

17:30

Former Iraqi Prime Minister and Secretary General of the Iraqi National Movement Ayad Allawi. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Former Iraqi PM Ayad Allawi Condemns Repeated Attacks on Kurdistan Region, Calls for Unity to Protect Iraq's Sovereignty

15:52

This AI-generated photo shows Strait of Hormuz and neighboring Gulf countries. (Photo: Kurdistan24/AI-Generated)

Why Gulf States Are Avoiding Military Retaliation Against Iran

15:34

Kuwait Reports Casualties and Damage Following Iranian Attacks

15:06

Iraqi Dinar banknotes. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

ASYCUDA Implementation Nears Final Stage, KRG Rejects Salary Link

14:07

The logos of Erbil (R) and Jalal Talabani (L) International Airports. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Erbil and Jalal Talabani International Airports Remain Operational Despite Regional Tensions

13:42

Former US Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

U.S. Amb.: Premature Troop Withdrawal Could Leave Iraq Facing Security Vacuum

13:13

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi speaks at the U.S. Iraq Business Summit at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Jul. 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

CBI-U.S. Treasury Understanding Signals New Phase in Iraq's Financial Modernization

12:24

Graphic illustration featuring a large film reel next to a desk stand displaying the Kurdistan national flag. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Kurdish Cinema to Be Represented by Five Films at International Festival in Spain

12:10

The Final July 19 visual with the flags of Spain and Argentina is displayed against the Manhattan skyline. (AFP)

Messi, Spain and a Global Stage: World Cup Final Caps Record-Breaking Tournament

11:29

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. (Photo: AFP)

Lebanon's Aoun Heads to Washington for High-Stakes Talks With Trump

10:45

Vehicles move along the Muharraq Bridge in Bahrain's capital Manama on March 11, 2026. (AFP)

Bahrain Says Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missiles and Drones

10:34

The Kurdistan Region and Uzbekistan flags. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan Region and Uzbekistan Deepen Trade Ties with Strategic Business Deals

10:15

A man walks out of St. Basil's cathedral in front of the Spasskaya tower at Red Square in central Moscow on July 15, 2026. (AFP)

Russia Says More Than 370 Drones Targeted Moscow Region Overnight

09:09

U.S. and Iraqi officials at the signing ceremony. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraq, U.S. Sign 48 Agreements as Iraqi PM Advances Broad Economic Agenda

09:07

Iran Reports Tanker Explosions in Strait of Hormuz as Regional Tensions Escalate

08:36

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Iraq Faces Pressure to Be Drawn into Regional War, Foreign Minister Says

08:11

Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Service: Five Drones Intercepted Over Erbil

00:30

KRG Council of Ministers Condemns Iranian Attacks, Urges Immediate End to Strikes

00:01

Erbil International Airport gate. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil International Airport Confirms Airspace Fully Open After Drone Incident

17 07 - 2026

23:32

US Special Envoy for Iraq and Syria Tom Barrack (R), and Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman senior adviser to PM Masrour Barzani for Foreign Affairs and Climate Change (L). (Photo: Barrack's X)

US Envoy Tom Barrack Praises Kurdistan Region's Role in Regional Stability

23:10

Photo shows fixed wing aircraft flying over Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) during a photo exercise. (AFP)

U.S. Launches Seventh Straight Night of Strikes on Iran as Tensions Deepen

23:08

Qatar Condemns Iranian Attack on Kurdistan Region

23:01

An oil field worker opens an oil pipeline valves, with Kirkuk–Baniyas oil pipeline extension line in the background. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

US Welcomes Iraq-Syria Agreement to Restore Strategic Oil Pipeline

22:38

Photo shows views of Kurdistan Region's capital city of Erbil. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Air Defense System Intercepts Five Drones Over Erbil Skies

21:53

A massive hillside fire at night near the Tasluja area of Sulaimani. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Drone and Missile Strike Reported in Tasluja Area of Sulaimani

21:11

A fleet of U.S. military fighter jets flying in formation alongside a large aerial refueling tanker aircraft. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Axios: US Expands Military Support to Israel Amid Potential Wider Conflict with Iran

20:44

United Arab Emirates flag (L), and Kurdistan Region flag (R). (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

United Arab Emirates Backs Kurdistan Region, Condemns Iranian Attacks

19:47

Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Former Iranian President Khatami Calls for Peace Talks and an End to War

19:06

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi. (Photo: PM's office)

Al-Zaidi: Iraq Will Eliminate the Need for Imported Gas Through Domestic Production

18:37

Tom Barrack, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria. (Photo: AFP)

Tom Barrack: Trade, Not War, Is the Path to Lasting Peace in the Middle East

16:15

Kurdistan24 Exclusive: State Department Strongly Condemns Iranian Attacks on Erbil

15:35

KRG Condemns Iran's Attacks on Kurdistan Region, Warns of Wider Regional Instability

KRG Condemns Iran's Attacks on Kurdistan Region, Warns of Wider Regional Instability

14:03

Kurdistan Region Presidency Condemns Attacks on Erbil, Warns of Dangerous Escalation

Kurdistan Region Presidency Condemns Attacks on Erbil, Warns of Dangerous Escalation

12:25

This screen grab taken from video footage released on July 16, 2026 by IRGC's Sepah News website shows a missile being launched from an undisclosed location towards US targets in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. (Photo: AFP)

Iran Claims Missile, Drone Strikes Hit US Military Aircraft in Jordan

11:44

An aerial view of Sulaimani city. (Photo: Archive)

Seven Missiles Strike Areas South of Sulaimani, Asayish Conducts Field Assessments

11:22

The flags of Pakistan (right) and China. (Photo: Getty Images)

China, Pakistan Urge Immediate Ceasefire, Return to US-Iran Talks

11:01

Iraq's delegration led by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (C) at Chevron HQ. (Photo: INA)

Iraq, Chevron Set to Sign Energy MoU as Baghdad Pursues Sector Overhaul

10:20

The building of the Iran's Health Ministry. (Photo: Iran's state media)

Iran Says US Strikes Have Killed 38, Injured Over 400 Since Fighting Resumed

09:42

Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Fuad Hussein: Economy, Security Led Iraq-U.S. Talks During Washington Visit

09:11

CTD: Coalition Forces Shoot Down Eight Explosive Drones Over Erbil

CTD: Coalition Forces Shoot Down Eight Explosive Drones Over Erbil

09:02

Security forces stand on a street in front of a banner depicting Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Najaf on July 7, 2026. (AFP)

Islamic Resistance in Iraq Escalates Rhetoric With Reward Targeting Trump

08:18

Photo shows a destroyed bridge in southern province of Hormozgan. (Photo: Tasnim News Agency)

Iran Says Six Strategic Bridges Were Destroyed in U.S. Strikes

08:01

Photo shows Syria's Al-Tanf on the map. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

IRGC Claims Strike on U.S. Base in Syria as Regional Tensions Deepen

07:43

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) in a press conference, Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2025. (AFP)

Netanyahu's Elusive Trump Meeting Highlights Shifting U.S.-Israel Ties

07:09

Screengrab shows an IRGC missile being launched from an undisclosed location towards US targets in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. (AFP)

Iran Says It Targeted Bahrain, Kuwait After U.S. Strikes

06:18

A view of Erbil's historic citadel. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil Remains Secure After Coalition Intercepts Explosive-Laden Drones

05:34

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House in Washington, DC (Photo: AFP)

From "Stone Ages" to "No Longer a Threat": A Chronicle of Trump's Speeches on Iran

05:16

CENTCOM Seal (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

CENTCOM Strikes Iran for Sixth Straight Night, Targeting air Defenses, Coastal Sites, and Maritime Capabilities

05:05

US President Donald Trump (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Trump Delivers Primetime Address Accusing China of Hacking 220 Million US Voter Files, Declassifies Intelligence Reports

16 07 - 2026

23:47

Houthi supporters chant slogans and hold pictures of Abdulmalik al-Houthi during a rally in Yemen. (AP)

Houthi Leader Threatens Saudi Oil Facilities as Yemen Tensions Escalate

23:20

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (AFP)

Rubio Opens 60-Nation Ministerial on Resurgence of Political Terrorism

22:32

US Launches Fifth Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran