Erbil

American

[ir-bil] / ˈɪr bɪl /

Also Irbil,

noun

a town in northern Iraq: built on the site of ancient Arbela.

Erbil British

/ ˈɜːbɪl /

noun

Ancient name: Arbela. a city in N Iraq: important in Assyrian times. Pop: 870 000 (2005 est)

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The military has already removed a Patriot air defense battery stationed around Erbil, current and former U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Iraqi Kurdish authorities said more drones were intercepted above the regional capital of Erbil on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

The Hawaladar owner in Erbil denied offering to take money to help our undercover reporter travel to the UK on a false passport.

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026

Brigadier Guy Foden said the base and another in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad were struck "a number of times" on Wednesday night and British personnel are currently in Erbil helping to defend that base.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026

The modern town of Erbil or Arbil, in the vilayet of Mosul, is about 40 m. from Mosul on the road to Bagdad.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various

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