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 WorldLiveWorld'All our force': Israel says it wants to eradicate the Iranian regime07 Mar 09:48 PMWorld|UpdatedTrump attends return of first US soldiers killed in war with Iran07 Mar 09:28 PMPremiumWorldThe fall of a strongman: Inside Maduro’s last days in power07 Mar 09:00 PMSponsoredBacking locals, every day22 Feb 11:00 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.