Home / WorldObama: US has stepped up military assistance to Kurdish forces in IraqAP9 Aug, 2014 02:40 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditWASHINGTON (AP) Obama: US has stepped up military assistance to Kurdish forces in Iraq.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from WorldLiveWorldTrump says only Iran's 'unconditional surrender' can end war06 Mar 05:35 PMWorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 6 March 2026Watch06 Mar 07:34 AMWorldMiddle East crisis: Israel launches 26 waves of strikes on Beirut overnight06 Mar 07:32 AMSponsoredBacking locals, every day22 Feb 11:00 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.