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Shafaq News
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
President Barzani on Simele Massacre: Kurdistan remains a safe haven
Shafaq News – Erbil Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Thursday commemorated the 92nd anniversary of the Simele Massacre, describing it as a genocidal campaign carried out by Iraq's monarchical regime. On X, Barzani paid tribute to the Assyrian civilians killed in 1933 when the Iraqi Army, led by General Bakr Sidqi, launched a violent assault on the town of Semele and over sixty surrounding villages in Duhok and Mosul provinces. While official records document hundreds of deaths, other accounts report more than 3,000 victims. 'On this day of remembrance, we renew our commitment to preserving and advancing a culture of diversity, coexistence, and mutual acceptance,' the president noted, assuring that Kurdistan will 'always remain a homeland and safe haven for everyone.' ئه‌مڕۆ له یادی ٩٢ ساڵه‌ی ڕۆژی شه‌هیدی ئاشووریدا، سڵاو بۆ گیانی قوربانییانی بێتاوانی کۆمه‌ڵکوژیی سێمێل ده‌نێرین که ساڵی ١٩٣٣ له‌گه‌ڵ دانیشتووانی زیاتر له شه‌ست گوندی پارێزگاکانی مووسڵ و دهۆک، بوونه قوربانیی ده‌ستی ده‌سه‌ڵاتی شاهانه‌ی ئه‌وسای عێراق. له‌م یاده‌دا، داکۆکی له… — Nechirvan Barzani (@IKRPresident) August 7, 2025
Al Arabiya
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Rockets fired at Iraq airport, two wounded: Security official
Two rockets struck the military section of Kirkuk Airport in northern Iraq late on Monday, slightly wounding two security personnel, a senior security official told AFP. Another rocket fell on a house in the city of Kirkuk, causing material damage. 'Two Katyusha rockets fell in the military section of Kirkuk Airport,' slightly wounding two security personnel, the official said, requesting anonymity because he is not allowed to speak to the media. One rocket did not explode, according to the official. 'A third rocket struck a house in the Uruba neighborhood,' causing material damage, the source added. The military sector of Kirkuk's airport includes bases for the Iraqi army, the federal police, and the Hashed al-Shaabi, a coalition of former pro-Iranian paramilitary forces now integrated into the regular armed forces. A security source told the official INA news agency that two rockets struck the military airbase at Kirkuk Airport, one of which fell near the runways, and another hit a house in the city. There has been no claim of responsibility for the attacks. Iraq has long been a battleground of drone and rocket assaults and a fertile land for proxy wars. But it only recently regained a semblance of stability after decades of devastating conflicts and turmoil. Last week, hours before a ceasefire ended the 12-day Iran–Israel war, unidentified drones struck radar systems at two military bases in Baghdad and southern Iraq. The government said it launched a probe into the drone attacks, but it has not yet identified any perpetrators.
The National
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Rockets hit northern Iraq's Kirkuk airport
Two Kayusha rockets struck an Iraqi military airbase at Kirkuk airport in the north of the country late on Monday, a security official said. At least one security personnel was slightly wounded, the source added. Another rocket fell on a house in the city of Kirkuk, causing material damage, he said. No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The military part of Kirkuk's airport includes bases for the Iraqi Army, the federal police, and the paramilitary forces known as the Popular Mobilisation Forces. A security source confirmed to the state-run news agency that two rockets struck the military airbase, one falling near a runaway, and a third hit a house in the city. Kirkuk International Airport management said that there was no damage and that flights were not disrupted. Iraq has long been a battleground of drone and rocket assaults and has proved fertile ground for proxy wars. But it only recently regained a semblance of stability after decades of devastating conflicts and turmoil. Last week, hours before a ceasefire ended the 12-day Iran-Israel war, unidentified drones struck radar systems at two military bases in Baghdad and southern Iraq. The government launched an investigation, but has yet to identify the perpetrators.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Big Attack In Iraq; Rockets Hit Kirkuk Airport Military Zone Runway. Two Injured
Three rockets struck northern Iraq's Kirkuk late Monday, targeting both military and civilian areas. Two rockets hit the military zone of Kirkuk Airport, injuring two security personnel, while a third rocket landed on a residential home in the Uruba neighborhood, causing material damage. One of the projectiles failed to explode. The airport hosts Iraqi Army, Federal Police, and Hashed al-Shaabi forces. No group has claimed responsibility. The attack follows a string of drone strikes across Iraq last week, underscoring the nation's fragile security despite recent relative calm. Authorities have launched an investigation into the recent wave of assaults, with no suspects identified yet.#BreakingNews #SecurityAlert #RocketAttack #MilitaryNews #MiddleEastNews #IraqNews #Kirkuk #KirkukAttack #IraqSecurity #KirkukAirport
India Today
01-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Rockets hit Iraq's Kirkuk airport, 2 injured in military zone strike
No group has claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks. (Representative Image: Reuters) Two rockets hit military section of Kirkuk airport late Monday Third rocket struck a house in Uruba neighbourhood, no injuries Airport operations unaffected, civilian area unharmed Two rockets struck the military section of northern Iraq's Kirkuk airport late Monday, according to a senior security official. A third rocket slammed into a residential area. The official, who asked not to be named, confirmed to AFP, "Two Katyusha rockets fell in the military section of Kirkuk airport." The military area of the airport is used by the Iraqi Army, federal police, and the Hashed al-Shaabi, a group of former pro-Iranian fighters now part of Iraq's official security forces. A third rocket landed in Kirkuk, damaging a house. "A third rocket struck a house in the Uruba neighborhood," the official said, adding that no injuries were reported from that strike. According to Iraq's INA news agency, one of the rockets fell near the airport runway while another hit a house in the city. Till now, no group has claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks. AIRPORT SAYS OPERATIONS UNAFFECTED Despite reports of rockets hitting near Kirkuk Airport, the airport's management confirmed that all operations are running as normal, as reported by local medida. In a statement early Tuesday, Kirkuk International Airport said, "Claims of material or human damage to the airport are completely unfounded." The administration clarified that the civilian part of the airport -- including the runway, infrastructure, and other facilities -- was not harmed and is operating without any issues. Iraq has seen many rocket and drone attacks over the years, often tied to political and military tensions in the region. The country has only recently started to experience a period of relative calm after years of war and instability. Just last week, hours before a ceasefire ended a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, unknown drones hit radar systems at military bases in Baghdad and southern Iraq. Two rockets struck the military section of northern Iraq's Kirkuk airport late Monday, according to a senior security official. A third rocket slammed into a residential area. The official, who asked not to be named, confirmed to AFP, "Two Katyusha rockets fell in the military section of Kirkuk airport." The military area of the airport is used by the Iraqi Army, federal police, and the Hashed al-Shaabi, a group of former pro-Iranian fighters now part of Iraq's official security forces. A third rocket landed in Kirkuk, damaging a house. "A third rocket struck a house in the Uruba neighborhood," the official said, adding that no injuries were reported from that strike. According to Iraq's INA news agency, one of the rockets fell near the airport runway while another hit a house in the city. Till now, no group has claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks. AIRPORT SAYS OPERATIONS UNAFFECTED Despite reports of rockets hitting near Kirkuk Airport, the airport's management confirmed that all operations are running as normal, as reported by local medida. In a statement early Tuesday, Kirkuk International Airport said, "Claims of material or human damage to the airport are completely unfounded." The administration clarified that the civilian part of the airport -- including the runway, infrastructure, and other facilities -- was not harmed and is operating without any issues. Iraq has seen many rocket and drone attacks over the years, often tied to political and military tensions in the region. The country has only recently started to experience a period of relative calm after years of war and instability. Just last week, hours before a ceasefire ended a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, unknown drones hit radar systems at military bases in Baghdad and southern Iraq. Join our WhatsApp Channel
