Two loud explosions reported in Erbil, northern Iraq

According to an Iranian report, two loud explosions were heard in the city of Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region. No cause, damage, or casualties have been reported.

The report of explosions in Erbil is the latest in a series of unverified incidents in the Iraqi Kurdish capital that The Zioneer has tracked over recent months. Similar reports, often attributed to suspected Iranian military activity, have been documented on multiple occasions, though the cause of the blasts typically remains unconfirmed by official sources. No immediate claim of responsibility has been made, and no damage or casualties have been reported.

• Strong21:54 · 9 JulBlasts reported in Erbil, northern Iraq, for a second time Thursday
• Developing21:11 · 19 JulSeries of explosions reported in Erbil, Kurdistan region of Iraq
• Strong23:52 · 19 JulExplosion heard in Erbil, northern Iraq, as series of blasts continues
• Strong3 days ago · 02:12 · 26 JulExplosion reported in Erbil, northern Iraq; suspected Iranian activity

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