Latest news in Iraq? September 2nd, 2026
02-09-2026
- Missile and Drone Strikes in Erbil: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced coordinated missile and drone attacks targeting US military facilities in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, claiming strikes on maintenance units, equipment warehouses, and surveillance systems. The strikes were launched as part of a wider regional retaliation following US military operations. Mehr News Agency+ 1
- US Military Helicopter Sale Approval: The US State Department approved a potential foreign military sale to Iraq valued at approximately $800 million. The proposed deal includes Bell 412EPX and Bell 407M helicopters, weapons systems, sensors, missile launch detection gear, and logistical support aimed at enhancing Iraq’s reconnaissance and defense capabilities. Anadolu Ajansı
- Energy Sector Expansion: The Ministry of Electricity announced plans to add 20 GW of power generation capacity, split evenly between 10 GW of solar/renewable projects and 10 GW of high-efficiency thermal power plants, intended to diversify generation and alleviate chronic seasonal power shortages. Enerdata