Thursday, 19 March, 2026 , 12:33 AFP — An explosion was heard on Thursday afternoon near the international airport of Erbil city in the autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan region, AFP journalists reported, saying they saw smoke rise just outside the surrounding fence.

Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 , 23:50 AFP — An influential pro-Iranian armed group in Iraq pledged early Thursday to stop attacking the US embassy for five days, subject to several conditions including that Israel stop strikes on parts of Beirut.

Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 , 21:08 AFP — Since the United States and Israel unleashed strikes on Iran on February 28, war has spread across the Middle East, with casualties reported in countries across the region.

Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 , 17:24 AFP — Through one conflict after another, herders in Iraqi Kurdistan have grazed their animals under the endless blue skies of the Zagros Mountains -- a lifestyle they are stoically trying to maintain as yet another war engulfs the region.

Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 , 16:40 AFP — Iraq's gas imports from Iran were completely halted on Wednesday, authorities said, the latest blow to the country's battered economy reeling from the impact of the Middle East war.

Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 , 14:23 AFP — Since the start of the Middle East war, Tehran-backed Iraqi groups have repeatedly attacked US interests, whether bases hosting troops, diplomatic missions, or oil facilities.

Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 , 12:53 AFP — Here are the latest developments Wednesday in the Middle East war:

Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 , 09:00 AFP — Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:

Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 , 07:59 AFP — At least four explosions were heard on Wednesday in the city of Erbil in the autonomous Kurdistan region, AFP journalists reported.

Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 , 07:25 AFP — At least four explosions were heard on Wednesday in the city of Erbil in the autonomous Kurdistan region, AFP journalists reported.