https://www.voanews.com/z/8548 VOA Kurdish content in English. https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.voanews.com/z/8548 en 2026 - VOA 60 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:22:22 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA The crossing was closed Wednesday, October 21, until further notice. Iraqi authorities cited technical and security concerns, but the decision has drawn growing opposition from influential Iran-aligned factions within Iraq's political establishment. https://www.voanews.com/a/iraqs-closure-of-iran-border-crossing-fuels-protests/8215389.html https://www.voanews.com/a/iraqs-closure-of-iran-border-crossing-fuels-protests/8215389.html Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:33:27 -0400 VOA KurdiVOA Kurdishwebdesk@voanews.com (Samira Ali Mandi) 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) Senior leaders in Iraq's Kurdistan Region have publicly discussed efforts to facilitate peace talks between Iran and Iranian Kurdish armed opposition groups based in the autonomous region. https://www.voanews.com/a/iraqi-kurdish-leaders-raise-prospect-of-peace-talks-between-iran-and-kurdish-opposition/8211277.html https://www.voanews.com/a/iraqi-kurdish-leaders-raise-prospect-of-peace-talks-between-iran-and-kurdish-opposition/8211277.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:09:10 -0400 VOA Kurdishwebdesk@voanews.com (VOA Kurdish) A Syrian Kurdish leader says efforts to integrate their autonomous administration and military forces into the Syrian state have made progress, but uncertainty over Kurdish rights and implementation of agreements continues to raise concerns. https://www.voanews.com/a/syrian-kurdish-leader-cites-progress-in-integration-deal-but-warns-of-unresolved-issues/8210731.html https://www.voanews.com/a/syrian-kurdish-leader-cites-progress-in-integration-deal-but-warns-of-unresolved-issues/8210731.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:38:11 -0400 VOA KurdishVOA Kurdiwebdesk@voanews.com (Ridwan Bezar) Iran and Iran-backed Shiite militias in Iraq have intensified their surveillance and security activities in the Kurdistan Region, following the withdrawal of U.S. and coalition forces, Kurdish officials say, as a new drone attack targeted a camp housing Iranian Kurdish refugee near Erbil. https://www.voanews.com/a/iran-and-its-allied-militias-continue-attacks-on-iraqs-kurdistan/8209666.html https://www.voanews.com/a/iran-and-its-allied-militias-continue-attacks-on-iraqs-kurdistan/8209666.html Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:55:25 -0400 VOA Kurdishwebdesk@voanews.com (Diyar Jamal, Snur Karim) The Kurdistan Regional Government’s minister of Peshmerga affairs praised the role of the U.S.-led coalition in supporting the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, saying the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq was not unexpected but part of a previously agreed-upon plan. https://www.voanews.com/a/kurdistan-peshmerga-minister-praises-us-led-coalition-support-as-troops-leave-iraq/8208360.html https://www.voanews.com/a/kurdistan-peshmerga-minister-praises-us-led-coalition-support-as-troops-leave-iraq/8208360.html Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:02:14 -0400 VOA Kurdishwebdesk@voanews.com (Snur Karim)