Iraq approved a plan for its semi-autonomous Kurdish region to transfer oil to Baghdad, a key step toward resuming exports that have been halted for more than two years.

The statement on Thursday said that production from its oilfields stands at 280,000 bpd, of which 50,000 bpd is allocated for local consumption

The symbolic gesture is the first phase of disarming the PKK as part of a rejuvenated peace process with Turkiye, which could end a 40-year conflict that has killed some 40,000 people. As the process unfolds, a question arises about how this may affect the broader region, including the autonomous Kurdish areas in Iraq and Syria.

Kurdistan is redefining its future with local leadership and environmental initiatives to support peace, prosperity, and energy independence.

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The United States warned on Wednesday that attacks on Kurdistan Region are “unacceptable” amid increasing drone assaults on the Region’s oil fields, including those operated by American companies.

An explosion struck HKN Energy's Sarang oil field in Iraq's Kurdistan region early Tuesday, prompting a suspension of operations. Emergency crews are