Security

General Randy A. George, Chief of Staff of the Army, (AP)

USA

Chief of Staff of US Army Retires on the Spot as Defense Department Announces Departure

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

Iran

Iran FM Says Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure Will Not Force Surrender

Houthi supporters raise posters of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as they chant slogans against Israel and the United States during a rally in Sanaa, March 1, 2026. (Photo: AP)

Middle East

Houthis Claim Fourth Missile Attack on Israel as Tensions Escalate

The aftermath of the attack on Sardar Group's motor oil storage depot. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Sardar Group Says Drone Attack on Civilian Oil Depot in Erbil Caused Estimated $5 Million in Losses

Middle East

UAE Air Defenses Intercept Dozens of Missiles and Drones Amid Ongoing Iran Tensions

Erbil Governor Omed Xoshnaw, speaking to a press conference in Erbil. (Photo Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Erbil Governor Says Over 500 Drone Attacks Target Province Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Middle East

CENTCOM Says Enemy Navy, Aircraft Neutralized as Campaign Enters Fifth Week

Masrour Barzani, PM of the Kurdistan Region, R, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's PM. (Graphics: Kurdistan24)

Middle East

Kurdistan Region PM Holds Phone Talks with Qatar’s Leadership on Regional Security

Iraq

PMF Unit in Nineveh Targeted by Two Airstrikes Within 24 Hours

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning. (Photo: AFP)

Middle East

China Blames U.S., Israeli Strikes for Strait of Hormuz Disruption

Iranians attend the funeral of Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRG's navy killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran at Enghelab Square in Tehran on April 1, 2026. (AFP)

Iran

Iran Vows “Crushing” Retaliation as Trump Threatens Escalation in Ongoing Conflict

Iraq

U.S. Warns Iran-Aligned Militias May Plan Attacks in Central Baghdad Within 24 to 48 Hours

US President Donald Trump. (Graphic: Kurdistan24)

USA

Trump: US Forces Will Strike 'Extremely Hard' Over Next Two to Three Weeks if No Deal Reached

USA

CENTCOM: 12,300 Targets Struck, 13,000 Combat Flights in One Month of Iran Campaign

A large hole in the roof of a café in Erbil city as a result of a fallen drone. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Drone Debris Hits Café in Erbil’s Iskan Neighborhood, No Casualties Reported

Erbil Governor Omed Xoshnaw. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Kurdistan

Erbil Governor Says Air Defense System on Full 24-Hour Alert