Iraqi and Kurdish forces are exchanging fire at the border between federal and Kurdish lands, days after Kurds withdrew from disputed territories across northern Iraq. Iraqi artillery forces shelled Kurdish military positions north and south of the town of Altun Kupri. Kurdish forces responded with rocket fire. An Associated Press team saw a convoy of 50 armored vehicles arriving at the Kurdish side of the front. The U.S. is seeking to stay neutral in a conflict between two allies against the Islamic State, prompting concerns whether the distraction could derail the efforts to stabilize the region.

Source: Fox News October 20, 2017 09:33 UTC