18 July 2026
A drone attack targeted Erbil province in northern Iraq.
The US Patriot missile system has been reactivated in the skies over Erbil province.
A fire broke out at the US base in Harir, Erbil, northern Iraq.
Military forces deployed in Sulaymaniyah following explosions at weapons depots
Loud explosions heard in Chamchamal
Iraqi air defenses intercepted drone attacks that attempted to target the US consulate building and a logistics support base near Erbil International Airport.
Kurdistan Region: Due to the shutdown of the Kormor field, electricity production has decreased by 2500 megawatts.
Smoke continues to rise from the Iraqi-Iranian border strip near Sulaymaniyah following attacks on the headquarters of the Iranian Kurdish opposition party
The Iraqi Prime Minister condemns a drone attack over the city of Erbil.
A powerful explosion rocks Erbil; air defenses shoot down two drones targeting the airport and the US consulate building.
Fires break out at the headquarters of Kurdish opposition parties in Sulaymaniyah province, northern Iraq.
Al-Arabiya TV: Air defenses intercept a second drone in Erbil
Interceptions over Erbil Governorate, northern Iraq
President Trump told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Thursday that Israel should begin redeploying its forces out of Syria, and urged him to take a similar step in Lebanon as well, according to senior American and Israeli officials
An explosion was heard in the Kasnazan area of Erbil Governorate.
The UN welcomes the first session of Syria's new People's Assembly, calling it a key milestone in the country's political transition
Reuters, citing Iraqi security sources: Drone attack targets Iranian Kurdish opposition camp in Sulaymaniyah
Deir ez-Zor – Two children died, and rescue teams are still searching for missing persons after a river ferry carrying about 20 people, including women and children, sank after colliding with the military bridge on the Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor, according to an initial count. Search and rescue operations are continuing at the site.
The Syrian Ministry of Interior: The entire cell responsible for the recent Damascus bombings has been arrested in simultaneous raids in the areas of Qatifa, Sayyida Zeinab, Qudsaya suburb, and Ash al-Warwar.
An explosion was heard on the outskirts of Erbil, a city in northern Iraq.
Erbil: A drone attack targeted camps belonging to the Iranian Kurdish opposition group known as PJAK.
Once again, explosions reportedly rocked PJAK headquarters in Erbil as a result of drone strikes.
The Media and Communications Department of the Ministry of Defense: One Syrian Arab Army soldier was killed and two others were wounded while carrying out mine-clearing operations in the vicinity of the Tishrin Dam in the eastern Aleppo countryside
The commander of the Revolutionary Guard's ground forces stated: "The American-Israeli enemy had fully prepared militant groups to carry out attacks against Iran in the southeast and northwest of the country. The Revolutionary Guard and the army acted together, conducting a preemptive operation in which they destroyed these groups' positions."
1 week ago
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, where they discussed bilateral ties and regional developments, according to SANA
@SecRubio : Today, President Trump informed Congress of his administration's intent to rescind Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST), following a 45-day pre-notification period
1 week ago
Trump: Our relationship with the Syrian president is very good thanks to President Erdogan.
Syrian Foreign Minister: The Syrian state continues to protect its citizens, preserve its security and stability, and confront terrorism in all its forms.
Macron: France and the European Union will work to support Syria
Macron: I met with various groups in Syria this morning and I saw dignity, courage and determination.