- Iranian forces, including the IRGC, are conducting sustained military attacks against Kurdish opposition groups in the KRI.
- Attacks are underway in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, targeting Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, which are condemned by both nations as Iranian attacks on vital infrastructure.
Amid Iranian attacks on infrastructure, Patriot systems were deployed near Erbil, while agreements between Baghdad and Washington were also reported.
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Amid Iranian attacks on infrastructure, Patriot systems were deployed near Erbil, while agreements between Baghdad and Washington were also reported.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.An agreement calls for US withdrawal from Iraq as Iranian attacks continue and US removes air-defense systems from Erbil.1 source
Iranian attacks on Erbil coincided with the presence of Patriot defense systems and high-level political agreements.1 source
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Attacks are underway in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, targeting Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, which are condemned by both nations as Iranian attacks on vital infrastructure.Also in this story
- Iran-backed groups are targeting coalition troops operating in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
- Iranian drones targeted Erbil officials on August 17, 2026.
- A Kurdistan Regional Government office in Erbil, Iraq, was attacked.
- Iranian and Iraqi drone attacks targeted Kurdish facilities in Erbil, leading the Kurdistan Democratic Party to fear vulnerability.
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Erbil
capital of Kurdistan Region in Iraq
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Baghdad
capital city of Iraq
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Patriot
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Related events
- Iranian influence challenges Iraqi statehood, while trilateral agreements are being discussed between Israel and Lebanon.
- Iranian military attacks on US bases in Gulf states, including strikes reported in Erbil, Iraq, and subsequent bombing of Ahvaz.
- Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government coordinated security efforts on August 9, 2026.
- Talks were held in Baghdad between representatives of Türkiye and Iraqi officials to strengthen security and intelligence cooperation.