Iraqi sources claim that Iran launched suicide drones toward the US embassy in Erbil, in addition to other targets. No confirmation of impacts or interceptions has been reported. The report is single-sourced and unverified.
Just after midnight Tuesday, Iraqi sources cited by security analyst Chananel Aviv reported that Iran launched suicide drones targeting the US embassy in Erbil, in addition to the earlier strikes on Kurdish opposition positions. The new claim follows minutes after The Zioneer's earlier Monday coverage of the IRGC drone attack on Kurdish opposition offices in the city, with US fighter jets reportedly participating in the interception effort.
Earlier Monday at 13:22 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported that suicide drones struck armed Kurdish opposition targets in Erbil, with Kurdish sources stating that four drones hit their offices. An update published shortly thereafter added that US fighter jets were reportedly joining the interception, per Iraqi claims. The new allegation that the US embassy itself was targeted, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation.
The Zioneer has previously documented a pattern of direct Iranian attacks on US assets. On June 27, Bahrain intercepted two Iranian suicide drones, which Manama characterized as a "blatant violation of sovereignty." On June 11, the IRGC claimed a ballistic missile strike on a US radar site in Erbil. On July 17, unverified reports indicated that Iran had launched drones and missiles toward the US embassy in Iraq. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee stated on June 21 that Iran aims to "kill every American," calling Israel an "appetizer" before the US.
No independent confirmation of the latest launches, impacts, or interceptions has been reported. The claim remains single-sourced and unverified. Details on casualties or damage from the earlier Kurdish opposition strikes have also not yet been confirmed.
3 developments
- StrongIran reportedly launches drones, missiles toward US embassy in Iraq, base in Erbil
- DevelopingIranian army launches suicide drones toward Persian Gulf, northern Iraq, Arabic desk says
- DevelopingReport: Iranian suicide drone en route to US target in Iraq
- StrongIranian drone intercepted near US consulate in Erbil, Iraq
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