Iraq and Kurdistan Region Desk – Following the expiration of the deadline set by the family of Khorshid Herki for his and his brother's release, local sources report that members of the Herki tribe have blocked the main Mosul–Erbil road. Simultaneously, reports indicate a massive deployment of military and security forces affiliated with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) to the Khabat and Gerde-Rash areas—developments that have heightened concerns regarding a potential escalation of the security crisis.
