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The historic 'Berzi' rock in Joman district, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq, was vandalized with Arabic and foreign phrases sprayed in colorful paint, provoking local outrage. This incident highlights a decline in cultural awareness and heritage preservation in the region.
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of passenger flights to three Iraqi cities: Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil, starting from <strong>May 10, 2026</strong>. The airline will also initiate cargo flights to Baghdad from <strong>May 7, 2026</strong>.
Iraqi Kurdistan has faced multiple drone attacks targeting vital facilities, resulting in significant material damage. Armed factions have claimed responsibility for these attacks amid rising regional tensions.
Iraqi President Abdul-Latif Rashid has called for an investigation into the recent attack on the home of Nechirvan Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan Region. He emphasized the need to strengthen security coordination among various forces to ensure citizen safety and national stability.
The Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq reported that 36 of its forces were killed or injured due to Iranian ballistic missile strikes targeting military bases north of Erbil. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, targeted units from the seventh and fifth divisions.
On Tuesday, a drone and missile attack targeted a Peshmerga forces site in the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq, resulting in the deaths of six Kurdish fighters. This incident raises significant concerns amid escalating security tensions in the region.