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 WorldWorldSmoke rises from Caracas military complex after US strikesWatch04 Jan 06:27 PMSportAnthony Joshua pictured in UK for first time since surviving car crash04 Jan 05:50 PMWorldCaracas reeling after US airstrikes seize Maduro and rattle capital’s streets04 Jan 05:31 PMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.