Two killed in clashes between Iraqi army and Kurdish Peshmerga

One Iraqi soldier was killed and a fighter of the Kurdish Peshmerga forces also died on Sunday as the two sides clashed in a mountainous northern area, Iraqi and Kurdish security sources said.

Iraqi PM Abadi: Whoever Attacks Iraqi Troops, Not to Be Safe

Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi warned against targeting or opening fire against federal troops at disputed regions, warning that whoever violates will not be safe.

Iraqi-Kurdish talks make progress despite pending points

The Iraqi and Kurdish army commanders made progress Saturday in talks, aiming at ceasefire between the federal and Kurdish Peshmerga forces, but the two sides fell short to agree on some pending points.

Over 120 Arab homes destroyed in Barzan village by Kurdish Peshmerga

Over 120 homes belonging to Iraqi Arabs in the village of Barzan were destroyed by Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, the official media wing for Hashd Al-Sha’abi (Popular Mobilization Units) reported this week.

Iraqi government, Kurds agree to temporary ceasefire northwest of Mosul

The Iraqi government forces and Kurdistan's Peshmerga forces have agreed to a temporary ceasefire in a town located northwest of the northern city of Mosul, following nearly two weeks of fighting, a security official told EFE on Friday.

Iraqi army captures 44 oil wells in disputed areas in Nineveh

Iraqi security forces on Friday took control of 44 oil wells in disputed areas in Iraq's northern province of Nineveh after the withdrawal of Kurdish Peshmerga forces, the Iraqi military said.

Army in 'full control' of central Kirkuk: Iraqi govt

Iraqi government forces have assumed "full control" over Kirkuk's city center, according to a statement issued late Monday by the army's Joint Operations Command.

Kirkuk Offensive Aimed at Protecting Iraq’s National Unity: Abadi

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said an offensive by the Arab country’s army to take control of the northern province of Kirkuk was aimed at protecting national unity.

Thousands of people are leaving the Iraqi city of Kirkuk

Thousands of people are leaving the Iraqi city of Kirkuk as the Iraqi army advanced on Kurdish military positions around the city.

Iraqi forces take down Kurdistan flag in southern Kirkuk

An Iraqi military official said on Friday that the Iraqi army has demanded Kurdish troops out of the military base and oil reserves in Kirkuk governorate.

Bagdad da dos días a los peshmerga kurdos para abandonar Kirkuk

El Gobierno de Irak exigió que los milicianos kurdos peshmerga se retiren de la provincia de Kirkuk en 48 horas, declaró a Sputnik un portavoz del mando de las fuerzas kurdas.

Référendum kurde: un tribunal irakien ordonne l'arrestation des organisateurs

Un tribunal de Bagdad a ordonné mercredi l'arrestation des organisateurs du référendum d'indépendance au Kurdistan, à la demande du gouvernement irakien qui multiplie les mesures de rétorsion contre cette région autonome dont il veut aussi tarir les revenus pétroliers.

Baghdad, Kurds at odds over post-Mosul division of territory

Iraq's premier and its Kurdish regional chief were publicly at odds Thursday over territorial control after the recapture of Mosul, even with the battle for the city far from over.

Barzani says Kurds won't withdraw from areas retaken from Daesh

Kurdish Peshmerga forces "will not retreat from areas retaken" from Daesh in Iraq, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Massoud Barzani said on Wednesday.

'Heavy losses' for ISIS/ISIL in battle for Mosul, Iraqi forces say

Iraqi security forces on Monday said the Islamic State has had "heavy" losses of militants and equipment as the long-awaited battle for Mosul wages.

Peshmerga forces capture 8 villages east of Mosul with support of U.S.-led coalition warplanes

Kurdish peshmerga forces of the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) on Monday captured eight villages east of Mosul from Daesh militants, according to a peshmerga officer.

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.

US mediates to ease Iraqi-Turkish tension: Turkey’s statements about participating in the Mosul operation are being taken seriously

The United States is acting as a mediator to ease the tension between Turkey and Iraq, which erupted due to the presence of Turkish troops in northern Iraq ahead of a possible operation to take Mosul back from jihadists, a high-ranking U.S. State Department official has said.

NATO’s concerns over upcoming Mosul operation: The international community should be ready for the humanitarian consequences

“Raqqa is also important, but Mosul is key,” a senior NATO official speaking on condition of anonymity told me while explaining why liberating Iraq’s second-largest town from the hands of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) will be a turning point in the fight against one of the bloodiest terror organizations ever.

US Seeks to Deploy More Troops to Iraq to Ensure 'Its Interests Are Maintained'

The US military wants to send up to 500 soldiers to Iraq in order to help the country’s forces regain control of the city of Mosul, the last major stronghold of the Islamic State militant group in Iraq.