According to BBC Persian, at least seven explosions were heard in Erbil, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Al-Jazeera reported the blasts occurred near the US consulate and other diplomatic buildings. The pro-IRGC Tasnim news agency published footage it says shows an attack on positions of Kurdish organizations opposed to the Iranian regime, and also reported seven explosions in the Khalifan and Soran areas of Erbil province.
As The Zioneer has reported in previous coverage, Erbil has been the site of periodic explosions, often attributed to Iranian operations targeting Kurdish dissident groups. The current reports — from BBC Persian, Al-Jazeera, and the pro-IRGC Tasnim news agency — describe at least seven blasts, with some near US diplomatic facilities. Tasnim claims the strikes hit Kurdish opposition positions. No casualties or damage have been reported, and no official confirmation of responsibility has been issued.
2 developments
- StrongIranian Forces Fire at High Rate Toward Kurdish Targets in Erbil, Reports Say
- DevelopingSecurity analyst Yair Goldblatt shares additional footage of Iranian drone strike on Kurdish target in Erbil
- StrongIran claims strikes hit Kurdish opposition headquarters in Erbil
- DevelopingIranian Missiles Strike Kurdish Opposition Bases Near Erbil
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