18 July 2026
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 US Embassy in Baghdad is urging its citizens to maintain the highest level of vigilance.
Iraqi ports: The drone that crashed into one of the tankers was outside our ports and unloading operations are continuing without interruption.
Iraqi Oil Ministry Spokesperson: Crude oil loading operations at southern Iraqi ports are ongoing
Iraqi MP Mohammed al-Karbouli sentenced to two years in prison on bribery charges
Reuters reported that a drone hit an oil tanker at the Basra oil terminal. The incident did not result in any fire.
A source in the Interior Ministry told SANA: Specialized units thwarted an attempt to smuggle a shipment of sophisticated weapons and missiles across the Syrian-Iraqi border.
The Iraqi Prime Minister condemns a drone attack over the city of Erbil.
An explosion was heard in Safwan, near the Iraqi border.
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
A source told Al-Naya Iraq that Hezbollah in Lebanon and its affiliated entities have been placed back on the sanctions list in compliance with US demands.
Security forces dismantle an explosive device planted by ISIS militants in the village of Anana, Daquq district, south of Kirkuk.
A joint operation by the Popular Mobilization Forces and security forces resulted in the capture of an ISIS operative in Nineveh. As part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability, a joint force from the 75th Brigade of the Popular Mobilization Forces' Nineveh Operations Command, in conjunction with the National Security Service/West Nineveh Security Directorate, the Nineveh Security Directorate/Al-Aysar District Center, the Nineveh Special Operations Company, and forces from the Iraqi Army and Nineveh Police, conducted a targeted security operation in the Rabi'a district. The operation resulted in the arrest of the suspect (S.N.), wanted under Article 1/4 of the Anti-Terrorism Law, while he was in the Rabi'a district. The necessary legal procedures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authorities to complete the investigation in accordance with legal procedures.
Kuwaiti Army: Air defenses are currently intercepting Iranian drone attacks
US Secretary of Defense: Iraq must assert its sovereignty and disarm pro-Iranian militias.
The US State Department: We support Iraq and Syria's efforts to increase connectivity and build future trade routes.
Popular Mobilization Forces capture drug dealer in a special operation in Anbar
US Special Envoy to Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack: The future of US-Iraqi relations lies in investment and trade, not just in security.
3 Iraqi Ministers are accompanying Iraqi PM Al Zaidi ti his meeting with Trump: Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, Finance Falih Sari Abdasi, Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair Al-Abadi, & Trade Minister Mustafa Nizar Juma
Baghdad Operations Command announces a controlled detonation of war remnants today near Baghdad International Airport
An explosion was heard in the Kasnazan area of Erbil Governorate.