Peregraf- The Kurdistan Region Security Council has warned that media outlets publishing information deemed harmful to the security and stability of the Kurdistan Region will face legal consequences, as tensions and security threats continue across the area on the 14th day of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
In a statement issued on March 13, the council said the current sensitive security situation facing the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the wider region requires all media organizations, officials, and citizens to act with "the utmost responsibility" and avoid publishing information that could benefit adversaries.
The council announced that the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate has been instructed to take action against any media outlet that undermines security, including those that leak sensitive information or provide what authorities described as "unprofessional coverage" of battles and enemy attacks.
According to the statement, such actions will lead to immediate accountability and legal measures.
The warning also extends to government officials. The council said any official whose statements reveal sensitive information, aid hostile actors, or damage the region's security will face legal accountability in accordance with the law.
The statement comes amid heightened security concerns in the Kurdistan Region following a series of attacks and regional tensions, including the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, now in its 14th day, prompting authorities to tighten control over the release of security-related information.
Officials stressed that protecting the region's stability requires cooperation from the media, institutions, and the public, urging responsible reporting and caution when sharing details related to military operations or security incidents.