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Oil Deal Secures Kurdistan’s Rights

Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani praised the historic oil agreement with the Federal Iraqi Oil Ministry and SOMO, calling it the result of the hard work and efforts of all teams and delegations

In a statement PM Barzani stated “Today’s agreement between the Kurdistan Region and oil companies with the Federal Ministry of Oil and SOMO is the result of tireless efforts and months of negotiation by teams on all sides. With this step, oil from Kurdistan Region’s fields will again enter the global market.”

Kurdistan PM said, I commend everyone, especially the resilient people of Kurdistan, for overcoming a major obstacle to securing their legitimate financial rights on this historic day. With renewed exports, we are determined to implement all constitutional rights of Kurdistan

Separately, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani announced on Thursday a landmark agreement concerning oil exports from the Kurdistan Region. Posting on X, al-Sudani said the deal enables the Federal Ministry of Oil to receive crude from Kurdistan’s fields and export it via the Iraq–Turkey pipeline.

Iraqi PM described the agreement as a move toward equitable wealth distribution, diversification of export routes, and promotion of investment, calling it “an achievement 18 years in the making.”

Earlier this week, the KRG, the federal government, and oil-producing companies finalized a trilateral agreement to restart oil exports from the Kurdistan Region. According to the deal, the region will deliver 230,000 barrels of crude per day to the State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) while keeping 50,000 barrels per day for local consumption.

The agreement is expected to help settle long-standing disputes between Baghdad and Erbil over oil management, revenue sharing, and export rights. By providing a clear framework for federal oversight of Kurdistan’s crude exports, the deal could ease tensions and create a more predictable environment for cooperation.

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PM Barzani Urges Baghdad to
End Collective Punishment

Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has strongly criticized the federal government for withholding Kurdistan’s budget and civil servant salaries, accusing it of using economic pressure as punishment for the Region’s development efforts

The Kurdish leader made these remarks on Sunday during the inauguration of the first phase of the Erbil Water Supply Emergency Project in Erbil, a major infrastructure effort aimed at shielding the capital from water scarcity for the next three decades.

Speaking at the site of the new water facility, PM Barzani called the project a “strategic achievement” completed in record time by a local company, Hemn Group, using local materials and engineers. Once completed, the system will treat 480,000 cubic meters of water per day and provide continuous, potable water to dozens of neighborhoods across Erbil, many of which have long suffered from chronic shortages.

“This project shows what can be achieved when there is a genuine will to serve the people,” he said. “But while we are trying to meet the needs of our citizens, others have chosen to block salaries and revenues as a form of collective punishment.”

Prime Minister Barzani accused some “domestic sides” within the Kurdistan Region of asking Baghdad to directly interfere in the Region’s budget management, contributing to the financial deadlock. “Instead of being supportive, they punish the citizens.

They cut salaries, cut livelihoods, and withhold the Region’s budget,” he said. “We were expecting to be thanked, but instead, we have been obstructed.”

Thr prime minister reiterated that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is committed to fulfilling its duties under the Iraqi constitution, including the delivery of 50% of domestic revenues to the federal government. However, he said Baghdad has failed to uphold its end of the bargain by not sending the Region’s share of the federal budget in full or on time.

“We are a federal entity, and the Kurdistan Region has the right to its own budget,” he said. “It is not acceptable that our citizens are punished for political disputes or targeted attacks.”

PM Barzani revealed that a recent agreement had been reached between the KRG and Baghdad under which the Region would deliver 230,000 barrels of oil per day through Iraq’s national oil company SOMO, along with 120 billion dinars in non-oil revenue. But he said that shortly after the agreement, drone attacks targeted Kurdistan’s oil infrastructure, reducing production and raising concerns about Baghdad using the disruption as an excuse to delay payments again.

“They told us they would send salaries if we agreed on the principle. We agreed,” PM Barzani said. “But then came the attacks. Now they say they are waiting to receive the full amount of oil. How is that possible under these circumstances?”

The Kurdish leader added that a federal delegation had recently visited the damaged oil fields to verify the situation, and submitted a report to Baghdad confirming reduced capacity. He called on the federal government to end what he described as an “unconstitutional and illegal decision to cut salaries” and fulfill its financial obligations.

In addition to addressing fiscal disputes, PM Barzani highlighted the environmental and public health benefits of the new water project. The new system will allow Erbil to phase out the use of underground wells and polluting diesel generators, helping restore groundwater levels and reduce air pollution.

“This project is not only about water,” he said. “It is about quality of life, sustainability, and our duty to future generations.”

The project includes a water intake unit on the Zab River in Kawrgosk, a multi-stage water treatment plant, a main distribution center in Seberan with 100,000 cubic meters of storage, and over 600 km of high-quality piping. It was launched on July 20, 2024, and is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

Prime Minister Barzani concluded his remarks by expressing readiness to share the Kurdistan Region’s experience with other provinces across Iraq. “We are ready to put our expertise at the service of all Iraq, if it means better serving citizens,” he said.

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Why is Kurdistan giving 50% of it's domestic revenues to the Iraqi federal government!?!

The same Iraqi government that committed genocide against the Kurds

The same Iraqi government that has refused compensation to the remaining victims of the Anfal campaign

The same Iraqi government that with the help of the traitor Bafel Talabani stole Kurdish land

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KRG Exports Over 2.1 Million Barrels

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Kamal Mohammed, Acting Minister of Natural Resources for the Kurdistan Government (KRG), announced on Wednesday that over 2.1 million barrels of oil have been exported from the Kurdistan Region to Turkey’s Ceyhan port so far, with an average of 190,000 barrels delivered daily to Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) over the past 11 days

“Kurdistan currently produces 250,000 barrels of oil per day, of which 50,000 barrels are allocated for domestic consumption,” Minister Mohammed told Kurdistan24. He explained that this portion is used for generating electricity, producing gasoline, and a small amount of kerosene, emphasizing that these supplies are essential to sustaining all sectors in the Region.

The minister further noted that the Iraqi government has pledged to provide an additional 15,000 barrels of oil daily if the current supply falls short of domestic needs.

Mohammed confirmed that on Oct. 3, SOMO reported storage congestion at Ceyhan port, prompting a 10-hour suspension of oil exports. A similar reduction in exports occurred on Oct. 6 due to full warehouses once again. He clarified that such overflow incidents are normal and that the KRG has coordinated with the Iraqi Oil Ministry to establish a more efficient export schedule.

He reaffirmed that the management, data, and transportation of oil from the Kurdistan Region to Ceyhan remain under KRG authority, while SOMO’s role is limited to marketing the oil. “Sixty-five percent of the salaries paid by the Iraqi government to the Kurdistan Region come from oil revenues,” he said, explaining that part of the proceeds from SOMO sales goes to Baghdad, while revenues from other companies are placed in a special account to be distributed at the end of each month with KRG approval.

Regarding financial disputes with Baghdad, Mohammed said the Iraqi government had cited three reasons for withholding public sector salaries in the Kurdistan Region—oil revenues, non-oil revenues, and financial management — noting that the KRG’s recent actions represent “a positive step toward resolving the issue.”

He also announced that distribution of kerosene to citizens will begin within the next 10 days.

The acting minister highlighted that oil exports had been suspended for 30 months due to a legal dispute initiated by the Iraqi government, causing significant losses to all parties involved. “The current export agreement will remain in effect until Dec. 31, but exports will continue beyond that date until a new deal is reached,” he stated.

Mohammed concluded by noting that if Kirkuk oil is exported through the KRG pipeline, Turkey will receive $1.29 per barrel from the Iraqi Oil Ministry.

On Sept. 25, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani announced a tripartite agreement involving the Kurdistan Region, international oil companies, and Iraq’s Federal Ministry of Oil. This agreement will enable the resumption of crude oil exports from the Kurdistan Region through the Iraq–Turkey pipeline.

On the same day, in a statement on social media platform X, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said the tripartite agreement is the “result of tireless efforts and months of negotiation by teams on all sides.”

The agreement follows months of complex negotiations after oil exports from the Kurdistan Region were halted in March 2023, when a Paris-based International Chamber of Arbitration ruling required Baghdad’s approval for shipments through the Ceyhan pipeline. The stoppage cut off a vital revenue source for both governments, exacerbating fiscal pressures and limiting Iraq’s influence on global energy markets.

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Drone Attack on Kor Mor

The Barzani Headquarters on Thursday urged urgent and concrete measures to protect the Kurdistan Region’s critical energy infrastructure after another drone attack on the Kor Mor gas field, warning that repeated condemnations without meaningful action have emboldened those behind the assaults

In a sharply worded statement, the Barzani Headquarters criticized the lack of effective follow-up to previous attacks on the strategic gas facility, which provides a substantial portion of the Kurdistan Region’s electricity supply.

“These types of unjustified attacks were condemned previously, but they were only words of condemnation without leading to any action, and the attacks have been repeated,” the statement said. It emphasized that the cycle of statements must now end, declaring that “the time has come to take serious and practical steps against these assaults and unjustified attacks, bring an end to these attacks, and punish the perpetrators.”

The Kor Mor gas field, operated by the UAE-based Dana Gas and its partners under the Pearl Petroleum consortium, is regarded as one of the most vital energy sources in both the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

The facility supplies natural gas to the Chamchamal, Bazian, and Erbil power stations through a 180-kilometer pipeline network, generating more than 2,000 megawatts of electricity for the region. Its production capacity has increased to roughly 750 million cubic feet per day following the KM250 expansion project, a major upgrade seen as essential for strengthening Iraq’s energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuel.

Kor Mor plays a strategic role in stabilizing the Kurdistan Region’s grid while helping Iraq address chronic nationwide electricity shortages that have persisted for years.

The gas field has come under repeated attacks over the past four years, raising serious concerns about the security of the region’s most important energy infrastructure. A drone strike in January 2024 temporarily halted production and caused electricity outages.

Another attack in June 2024 killed four Yemeni workers. A renewed wave of assaults began in February 2025 despite tighter security measures. Late on Wednesday night, the facility in Chamchamal was again struck by drones, forcing an immediate shutdown of gas production and suspending supplies to all connected power stations.

The Iraqi federal authorities have not yet announced who is responsible for the latest attack. The Barzani Headquarters called on relevant authorities to move beyond symbolic condemnations and adopt decisive measures to protect critical infrastructure, warning that continued inaction risks further destabilizing energy supplies for millions of people in the Kurdistan Region and across Iraq.

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Investigating Khor Mor Attack

A senior Iraqi and Kurdistan Region security delegation arrived in Sulaymaniyah on Friday to investigate the drone attack that struck the Khor Mor gas field earlier this week, an incident that caused an 80 percent drop in electricity production across the Kurdistan Region

In a statement, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said the group will hold meetings with local officials and conduct on-site inspections to determine who was behind the strike that hit the strategic gas facility late Wednesday night. The delegation will submit a full report to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who also serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

The delegation includes Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari, Kurdistan Region Interior Minister Reber Ahmed, National Intelligence Service chief Hamid al-Shatri, the Deputy Minister for Federal Security Affairs, officers from the Joint Operations Command, and the Director General of Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence.

Sabah al-Naaman, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief, said on Friday that a special committee chaired by Interior Minister al-Shammari and supported by the International Coalition is leading the investigation. The committee includes the head of the Iraqi Intelligence Service and the Kurdistan Region’s Interior Minister, with a technical team from the Joint Operations Command assisting.

Al-Naaman said the committee’s mandate is to identify those directly involved in the attack as well as any groups providing support. He emphasized that the findings will be released within 72 hours.

The investigative body was officially formed on November 27 by order of Prime Minister al-Sudani. The delegation conducted its first field inspection at the Khor Mor site on Friday.

The attack on the Khor Mor field in Chamchamal on November 26 caused a fire in a major warehouse inside the facility, forcing a shutdown that led to a dramatic reduction in electricity supplies across the Kurdistan Region. The gas field, operated by UAE-based Dana Gas, feeds several key power stations that supply electricity to millions of people.

The Khor Mor facility has been targeted multiple times in recent years, triggering repeated calls from both the Kurdistan Regional Government and international partners for greater security measures and accountability for those responsible.

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99% certain the traitor Bafel Talabani is involved

Bafel Talabani has been trying to destroy Kurdistan for years

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Kurdistan Restores Full Electricity
Supply after Khor Mor Attack

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) announced on Sunday that national electricity supply has returned to normal, including the full restoration of the 24-hour power service provided under the Runaki program

Ardalan Doski, Director General of the KRG Ministry of Electricity’s Diwan, told Kurdistan24 that gas deliveries to power stations have resumed and overall power generation has stabilized.

“Gas supply to the power plants is ongoing, and the electricity situation has normalized,” Doski confirmed.

A day earlier, a source told Kurdistan24 that gas flows from the Khor Mor gas field were being gradually reintroduced into the main supply pipelines. “Step by step, gas from the Khor Mor gas field is being routed back to the gas pipelines leading to the power plants,” the source said, adding that the process of restoring megawatts and reintegrating stations into the national grid would continue in phases.

The Khor Mor gas field was struck at around 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 26. A joint statement from the KRG Ministries of Natural Resources and Electricity reported the site was hit by a drone, while field operator Dana Gas said the attack involved a missile. Both sides confirmed there were no casualties.

The strike triggered an estimated 80 percent drop in electricity production across the Kurdistan Region, underscoring the field’s pivotal role in powering homes, industry, and essential services.

Khor Mor, operated by UAE-based Dana Gas, has faced repeated drone assaults in recent months, drawing strong condemnations from both domestic authorities and international partners. The latest attack has renewed calls for enhanced protective measures and accountability for those responsible.

With gas flow now restored and power output stabilizing, the KRG says it is working to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply and safeguard the region’s critical energy infrastructure.

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Probe Confirms Drone Attack
on Khor Mor, Iraq Acts

Iraq on Wednesday released the results of an investigation into last week’s attack on the Kurdistan Region’s Khor Mor gas field, confirming that the strike was carried out by two drones launched from areas east of Tuz Khurmatu, and announcing a series of new security measures to protect the strategic energy facility

The findings, approved by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, said the “cowardly attack” was carried out using two unmanned aerial vehicles, one of which struck the field while the other fell outside its perimeter. The remnants of both drones have been seized and preserved by crime scene investigators to extract data from their memory devices.

The committee determined that the two drones were launched from the southern side of the field, specifically from areas east of the Tuz Khurmatu district in Salahaddin province. It said this was the eleventh attack on Khor Mor originating from the same area.

Investigators identified several suspects described as outlaws, with judicial arrest warrants already issued for some of them. Security forces are now collecting further evidence with the aim of securing convictions and referring those responsible to the judiciary.

Khor Mor, operated to supply gas for power generation in the Kurdistan Region, is one of the most critical energy assets in northern Iraq. Repeated attacks on the field have raised concerns over electricity supplies, investor confidence and the broader security environment in disputed and adjacent areas between federal forces and the Kurdistan Region.

As part of its response, the federal government said it will implement a package of protective measures in coordination with the Kurdistan Regional Government. These include redeploying security forces in the Salahaddin East Operations Sector to close security gaps, strengthen coordination between intelligence and deployed units and ensure unity of command.

The Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior and the Popular Mobilization Forces have also been instructed to replace current commanders in the area and appoint what the government described as competent officers.

The committee recommended developing and reinforcing intelligence-sharing channels between federal agencies and their counterparts in the Kurdistan Region. It also said the Ministry of Defense, in coordination with the KRG, will provide an air defense system for Khor Mor to ensure its protection. Strict controls will be imposed on the use and transportation of all types of drones, unless officially approved by relevant authorities.

In addition, the government will submit a written request to the Supreme Judicial Council to form a joint committee with security and intelligence agencies to follow up on the investigation. The statement said the committee’s work will continue until all those involved are apprehended.

Describing the attack as a “dangerous terrorist act” targeting Iraq’s sovereignty and economic resources, the government said it was aimed at undermining efforts to achieve security and economic stability. It pledged that those responsible would be held fully accountable and face strict legal measures.

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