[Iraq] Explosions/Remote violence: Air/drone strike

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Turkish forces reportedly conducted airstrikes and shelling against PKK positions in the Gire Bahar area of Duhok province, northern Iraq on April 7, 2025. The PKK claimed Turkish forces used chemical agents, though this remains unconfirmed by other sources.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. Northern Iraq's oil infrastructure and cross-border trade routes could face disruption if military operations intensify across the broader Kurdistan region.

Watch points

• Monitor for independent confirmation of the incident and any escalation in cross-border military activity
• Track potential impacts on regional oil production facilities if operations expand beyond the immediate area