News Analysis: After Threat of War, Iraq and Kurds Lower the Temperature The Kurds provoked Iraq by voting for independence. Iraq replied with military and economic threats. Having made their points, both sides now seem willing to de-escalate. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Your Monday BriefingSaudi Arabia, Trying to Lure Tourists, Hosts Music Festival Near Ancient TombsCatalan Separatists’ Trial: How They Got Here, and What They Could FaceToxic Homemade Alcohol Kills Scores in IndiaThai King’s Sister Is Formally Barred From Running for Prime MinisterFor Iran, a Grand Occasion to Bash the U.S.