{
  "id": 1596697,
  "title": "Iran's Araghchi says no justification for 'reckless attack' on Iraq’s Kurdish region",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/irans-araghchi-says-no-justification-for-reckless-attack-on-iraqs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T00:21:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irans-araghchi-says-no-justification-reckless-attack-iraqs-kurdish"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned what he called a \"reckless attack\" on Iraq's Kurdish region, stating that there is \"nothing justifying\" such an action. In a post on X, Araghchi urged Kurdish friends to remain vigilant against \"false-flag ploys\" that could exacerbate tensions between neighboring nations. He expressed gratitude for the security provided by Kurdish forces, who have historically protected the Iranian border against groups like Saddam and Daesh.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Iraq, Iran, US condemn drone attack on Kurdistan PM's office, as Sept. 30 disarmament deadline looms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/iraq-iran-us-condemn-drone-attack-on-kurdistan-pms-office-as-sept-30",
        "published": "2026-08-17T22:41:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}