Attacks are underway in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, targeting Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, which are condemned by both nations as Iranian attacks on vital infrastructure.
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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.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iran-backed groups are targeting coalition troops operating in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.Sub-event
- Iranian drones targeted Erbil officials on August 17, 2026.Sub-event
- A Kurdistan Regional Government office in Erbil, Iraq, was attacked.Sub-event
- Iranian and Iraqi drone attacks targeted Kurdish facilities in Erbil, leading the Kurdistan Democratic Party to fear vulnerability.Sub-event
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted al-Harir Air Base near Erbil, amid ongoing Iranian attacks on infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.Sub-event
- Amid Iranian attacks on infrastructure, Patriot systems were deployed near Erbil, while agreements between Baghdad and Washington were also reported.Sub-event
The capital of Kurdistan is involved in attacks, and blame has been assigned for the incidents.1 source
Iranian attacks targeting infrastructure in Iraq's Kurdistan Region escalate regional tensions.1 source
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- A dispute arose over strikes affecting both Iraq and Saudi Arabia in January 2026.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- jpost.com
- aawsat.com
- dailysabah.com
- middleeastmonitor.com
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- ynetnews.com
- sana.sy