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Drones launched from Iranian territory struck the office of the KRG premier and the home of the region's security director, causing no casualties. The premier condemned the attack as a direct threat to stability, amid longstanding tensions over Iranian Kurdish opposition groups.
Iran and Iraq have held high-level talks to expand strategic economic cooperation, focusing on trade, energy, and infrastructure investment. The discussions aim to remove barriers and boost regional stability.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi affirmed on August 20 that September 30 is the "fixed and final" deadline to conclude the military mission of the U.S.-led international coalition in Iraq and complete the withdrawal of all troops. A U.S. official confirmed Washington expects to finish its withdrawal before that date.
Iran's Quds Force commander made an unannounced visit to Baghdad to discuss Iraq's disarmament plan, advising factions against handing over weapons now. The visit comes as Iraq faces a September 30 deadline to bring all arms under state control amid rising tensions.
Airlines and airport authorities reported 2,427 flights during the Arbaeen season, serving millions of pilgrims traveling to Najaf and Baghdad. The operation concluded without major incidents, helping faithful complete their journey to Karbala.
Iran has called on Iraq to prevent any use of its territory for actions against Tehran, emphasizing bilateral security commitments. The request comes amid rising regional tensions and ongoing security consultations between the two neighbors.
Ahmed al-Jubouri, former governor of Iraq's Saladin province, and a close business associate were arrested on charges of embezzling funds from provincial contracts. The arrests come amid a broader anti-corruption campaign that has seen dozens of officials detained.
Masrour Barzani, prime minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, said the semi-autonomous area does not want to join the regional conflict and rejected reports of being pressured. He noted that infrastructure has been damaged by over 1,000 missile and drone attacks since hostilities began on February 28.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief Khalid bin Ali Al Humaidan in Baghdad to ease tensions after cross-border airstrikes. The Saudi side renewed its invitation for al-Zaidi to visit Riyadh, and the two discussed security coordination amidst regional tensions.
