[Iraq] Explosions/Remote violence: Shelling/artillery/missile attack

Summary

Single-source GDELT detection — awaiting independent verification. Turkish military forces reportedly conducted artillery strikes against PKK militants in the Gara mountain region of northern Iraq's Duhok province on March 29, 2025. Casualties remain unknown, and the incident lacks corroboration from major news outlets.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates and whether it represents part of a broader Turkish military campaign in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Watch points

• Monitor for independent confirmation from regional or international news sources
• Track potential escalation patterns or expanded Turkish military operations in the area
• Watch for any impact on cross-border trade flows between Turkey and the Kurdistan Region