https://www.voanews.com Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.voanews.com en 2026 - VOA 60 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:13:56 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA With a lull in the U.S. Iran conflict and the September completion of the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq, Iran appears to be increasing pressure on Iranian Kurdish opposition groups. https://www.voanews.com/a/iran-steps-up-pressure-on-kurdish-opposition-in-iraq/8213699.html https://www.voanews.com/a/iran-steps-up-pressure-on-kurdish-opposition-in-iraq/8213699.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:59:38 -0400 VOA KurdiVOA Kurdishwebdesk@voanews.com (Samira Ali Mandi) Editor's note: this story was translated from the original VOA Kurdish article. The completion of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's Cabinet has renewed concerns about the continued influence of Iran-backed Shiite groups in Baghdad, particularly following the appointment of a senior militia leader and U.S.-designated terrorist as deputy prime minister. But some political observers say the appointments could offer al-Zaidi an opportunity to consolidate his authority and gradually bring... https://www.voanews.com/a/8212092.html https://www.voanews.com/a/8212092.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:02:47 -0400 VOA KurdiVOA Kurdishwebdesk@voanews.com (Samira Ali Mandi) Under the new rates, the Central Bank will purchase U.S. dollars from the Ministry of Finance at 1,500 dinars per dollar and sell them to banks at 1,510 dinars. Banks will sell dollars to the public at 1,520 dinars. https://www.voanews.com/a/iraq-devalues-dinar-to-ease-economic-pressure/8208786.html https://www.voanews.com/a/iraq-devalues-dinar-to-ease-economic-pressure/8208786.html Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:53:23 -0400 VOA Kurdiwebdesk@voanews.com (Samira Ali Mandi) Editor's note: this story was translated from the original VOA Kurdi article. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein says the federal government is responsible for protecting the Kurdistan Region, as Iraq enters a new security phase following the end of the U.S.-led coalition mission in the country. Speaking to journalists at the Iraqi Embassy in Washington on Thursday, Hussein said Baghdad is also moving forward with a plan to bring weapons under state control and disarm armed groups by June... https://www.voanews.com/a/iraq-s-fm-says-protecting-kurdistan-region-is-iraqi-government-s-responsibility/8207229.html https://www.voanews.com/a/iraq-s-fm-says-protecting-kurdistan-region-is-iraqi-government-s-responsibility/8207229.html Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:49:36 -0400 VOA Kurdiwebdesk@voanews.com (Samira Ali Mandi)