Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reports explosions in Erbil, says blasts are Iranian response

Explosions were heard in the city of Erbil, Iraq, according to security analyst Yair Goldblatt, who described the blasts as an Iranian response. The report follows a similar report of explosions in Erbil minutes earlier.

The Zioneer reported explosions in Erbil at 02:37 Jerusalem. A new report from security analyst Yair Goldblatt now attributes the blasts to Iranian activity, describing them as a response. No casualties or damage have been reported. The source of the explosions remains unconfirmed, and the claim of Iranian involvement has not been independently verified. The report comes amid a pattern of regional tensions.

2 developments

1. 02:46 · 12 JulLatest

   Security analyst attributes Erbil explosions to an Iranian response.

2. 02:37 · 12 Jul

   Explosions reported in Erbil, Kurdistan region of Iraq

• Strong02:51 · 19 JulExplosions continue in Erbil, northern Iraq, according to security analyst Yair Goldblatt
• Developing22:27 · 16 JunBlasts reported in Erbil, northern Iraq; suspected Iranian activity
• Developing11:14 · 23 JulExplosions reported in Iraq's Kurdistan region; analyst says blasts are part of ongoing Iranian response
• Developing01:09 · 31 JulAnother explosion reported in Erbil, northern Iraq, at 01:08 Jerusalem

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