Iran and Iraq Agree to Expel Anti-Iran Terrorist Groups from Iraqi Kurdistan
On October 20, 2026, Iran and Iraq reached an agreement to expel anti-Iran terrorist groups from the Iraqi Kurdistan region. The decision, announced by an Iranian envoy via PressTV and reported by Tasnim News Agency as a joint decision, aims to address regional security concerns. The agreement does not specify the exact number or names of the groups involved.
Where Sources Diverge
PressTV attributed the agreement to an Iranian envoy, while Tasnim News Agency framed it as a joint decision between Iran and Iraq.
The agreement was announced by an Iranian envoy.
The agreement was reported as a joint decision between Iran and Iraq.
The exact number and names of the groups to be expelled were not specified in either report.
The agreement does not specify the exact number or names of the groups to be expelled.
The agreement does not specify the exact number or names of the groups to be expelled.
The timing of the announcement varied slightly between the two sources, with PressTV reporting at 11:14 AM and Tasnim at 11:54 AM.
Published at 2026-10-20T11:14:00.000Z.
Published at 2026-10-20T11:54:41.000Z.
Both sources framed the agreement as a diplomatic effort to enhance regional stability and counter terrorism, though with varying emphasis.
The agreement is part of broader diplomatic efforts between Iran and Iraq to address regional security concerns.
The agreement is seen as a significant step in the ongoing security dynamics between Iran, Iraq, and Kurdish factions.
Sources
Iran, Iraq Agree on Expulsion of Terrorist Group from Kurdistan Region Tasnim
Tehran, Baghdad agree to expel anti-Iran terrorist groups from Iraqi Kurdistan: Iran envoy PressTV