(March 11, 2026)
Zentrale Standorte der Bundeswehr sind der jordanische Luftwaffen-Stützpunkt Al-Asrak und eine multinationale Basis in Erbil, der Hauptstadt der autonomen Region Kurdistan im Nordirak. Dort hat die Bundeswehr bis vor Kurzem Sicherheitskräfte ausgebildet.
(March 23, 2026)
Sources within the Erbil government confirm to EL PAÍS that they have asked the Kurdish-Iranian militias not to launch an attack from Iraqi-Kurdish soil, fearing reprisals from a neighboring country that is far stronger and more militarily capable. “It’s not our war,” says a high-ranking official, echoing the regional mantra that resonates in the Gulf capitals, where Iranian fire is bombarding American targets and has wreaked havoc on the global supply of hydrocarbons, on which 90% of Iraqi exports depend.
The base, which hosts US forces, was struck twice beginning in the early hours of the morning. The first attack occurred shortly after 4 a.m., followed by a second around 8:30 a.m. The extent of the damage remains unclear.
Authorities have yet to comment on the incident.
Despite more than a week passing since the unexpected Iranian attack, with its timing, circumstances, and justifications, Iranian officials persist in claiming that the long-range missiles launched at civilian areas in Erbil were targeting „Mossad sites.“ However, Tehran has not provided any evidence or arguments to support this claim to either the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) or the Iraqi government.
The „escaping forward“ policy pursued by Iranian officials regarding the attack on Erbil amounts to an implicit admission of the invalidity of their justifications and the failure of the missile aggression itself.
(20.01.2024)
The Iranian missile attacks last Monday night on Iraqi territory in Erbil, Kurdistan Region (KRI), were deemed by the Iraqi government as „an act of aggression“ and a dangerous development undermining the strong relation between Iraq and its eastern neighbor. The Iraqi government affirmed its right to respond at an appropriate time. Political analysts see the Iraqi response as unusual, entering a diplomatic crisis with Iran for the first time since 2003.
“We condemn this terrorist attack launched against several sectors of Erbil, we call on the inhabitants to remain calm,” Kurdistan prime minister Masrour Barzani said in a statement.
The attack comes several days after an Israeli strike near Damascus, Syria killed two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
A source close to the Iraqi government told Al-Monitor, “Abdul Mahdi has told Kurdish officials the Kurdistan region is part of the Iraqi federal state, thus they must abide by the Iraqi parliament’s decision to eject US forces from Iraqi soil once the decision is put into practice.“
The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, added, “Abdul Mahdi also told the Kurds his government soon will try to reach an agreement with the US on how to implement the Iraqi parliament’s decision. Kurds should cooperate with Baghdad in this regard. No foreign forces are allowed to stay in Iraq under any pretexts.“
Konflikt um Iran eskaliert. Irakisches Parlament fordert Abzug der Bundeswehr
1.1.2020
Due to militia attacks at the U.S. Embassy compound, all public consular operations are suspended until further notice. All future appointments are cancelled. U.S. citizens are advised to not approach the Embassy. The U.S. Consulate General in Erbil is open for visa and American Citizen Services appointments.
Pence soll von der Basis aus auch mit dem irakischen Ministerpräsidenten Adel Abdel-Mahdi telefoniert haben. Ein Besuch in Bagdad für ein persönliches Treffen soll aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht in Frage gekommen sein, sagte ein hochrangiger US-Regierungsmitarbeiter nach Angaben mitreisender Reporter. Bei dem Gespräch ging es demnach unter anderem um die Massendemonstrationen gegen die irakische Regierung.
ERBIL, Iraq—Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Iraq on Saturday for an unannounced visit with U.S. troops days before the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, and he met with the leader of Kurdistan but didn’t visit Baghdad.
Während der Bundeswehreinsatz im Irak die Spaltung des Landes vorantreibt (in Erbil), zahllose zivile Todesopfer mitverantwortet (durch Luftaufklärung etwa für die Schlacht um Mossul) und (in Taji) Soldaten ausbildet, deren Kameraden Proteste niederschießen, dringt die Bundesregierung mit aller Kraft darauf, die Auslandsoperationen der Bundeswehr massiv auszuweiten
Discussing the large Kurdish diaspora in Greece as a strong cultural tie between the two nations, Barzani and Kontovounesios welcomed the efforts to further develop the relations between Erbil and Athens in every area of potential cooperation.
Bereits am vergangenen Samstag sei der Lehrgang für irakische Soldaten in Taji im Zentralirak fortgeführt worden, am Sonntag dann in Erbil in der Kurdenregion im Norden des Landes, teilte das Einsatzführungskommando der Bundeswehr am (heutigen) Montag mit.
Die Bundeswehr hatte zu Wochenbeginn ihre Ausbildungsaktivitäten in Taji im Zentralirak und in Erbil in der Kurdenregion im Norden des Landes vorübergehend ausgesetzt.
The French delegation, which has met with several KRG officials, seeks to advise the Kurdish government on financial affairs such as regional budgeting, auditing, expenditure control, and tax reform, the statement said.
To provide further counsel on the mentioned matters, the French government will open a “coordination office” in Erbil “at the soonest,” the statement added.
„The German Consul General in Erbil extends warm congratulations to all Muslims on the occasion of the advent of the month of Ramadan. We wish them a pleasant and peaceful month,” the German consulate general tweeted.
The KRG‘s head of Department of Foreign Relations Falah Mustafa Bakir, Interior Minister Karim Sinjari, and Erbil Governor Nawzad Hadi paid their respects.
For the first time, a Saudi Arabian commercial flight landed in the Kurdistan Region on Monday and it was announced there will be three flights per week between Erbil and Jeddah.
A Saudi delegation headed by Saleh bin Nasser al-Jasser, the director-general, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), was on the flight and then met with Kurdistan Regional Government authorities including Interior Minister Karim Sinjari.
„The success of the election process is success for all parties,“ added Barzani, son of KDP President Masoud Barzani.
23.4.2018
23.4.2018
(17.1.2017) Die Regierung von Erbil unter Masoud Barzani wird von vielen Staaten um Einfluß ringend hofiert. Mehr als dreissig Länder haben Konsulate und Vertretungen eingerichtet, hier eine Liste der Missionen.
“Mr. Fuad Masum has come to the Kurdistan Region to address three questions, including the internal issues of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, the question of Kirkuk, and issues between Erbil and Baghdad,” Farhad Alaadin, another advisor to Masum, confirmed to Rudaw.
Masum, a Kurd and member of the PUK, told his party’s media that the three issues are interlinked. He said he would use his full authority to try to resolve the problems.