World Jan 15 Iran strikes targets in northern Iraq and Syria as regional tensions escalate Iran has announced that it launched strikes against a "spy headquarters and the gathering of anti-Iranian terrorist groups" shortly after missiles hit an area near the U.S. consulate in Irbil, the seat of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
World Apr 07 Blast at north Iraqi airport raises tension in Kurdish region The blast at the Suleimaniyah airport Friday came days after Turkey closed its airspace to flights to and from the airport, citing an alleged increase in Kurdish militant activity threatening flight safety.