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.

It is clear where the drones are being directed; they consistently target the center of the Kurdistan Region's economy,” Minister Ahmed stated during a press conference in Erbil.

The Kurdistan Region Presidency on Tuesday strongly condemned a series of drone attacks targeting vital oil infrastructure over the past two days, urging the federal government in Baghdad to take urgent measures to prevent further attacks and bring those responsible to justice.

After decades of armed struggle, the PKK is laying down its weapons and beginning a new nonviolent chapter in the Kurdish movement.

These attacks, especially on oil facilities, must end,” he stated. “We hope the federal government cooperates in identifying and holding the perpetrators accountable through legal means.”

DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, reports that operations at its Tawke license in the Kurdistan region of Iraq have been temporarily suspended following three explosions early this morning,