- 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.
Iranian and Iraqi drone attacks targeted Kurdish facilities in Erbil, leading the Kurdistan Democratic Party to fear vulnerability.
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What happened
Iranian and Iraqi drone attacks targeted Kurdish facilities in Erbil, leading the Kurdistan Democratic Party to fear vulnerability.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Specific drone attacks by Iran and Iraq hit Kurdish facilities in Erbil.1 source
Iran launched missiles targeting KDPI groups in Iraq.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.
- Amid Iranian attacks on infrastructure, Patriot systems were deployed near Erbil, while agreements between Baghdad and Washington were also reported.
The entities involved
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Erbil
capital of Kurdistan Region in Iraq
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Kurdistan Democratic Party
political party in Iraqi Kurdistan (founded 1946)