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Kurdistan PM's office targeted by Iranian drones in Erbil
Two explosive-laden drones targeted the personal office of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the head of the region's Security and Intelligence Agency (Parastin) in the Pirmam area of Erbil province. The attacks occurred around 12:28 AM local time on Monday, August 17.
KRG security agencies and the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Unit reported that the drones were launched from Iranian territory. While the strikes hit the intended locations, no casualties were reported. Prime Minister Barzani condemned the incident as “reckless and unacceptable,” describing it as a “dangerous escalation” and a direct threat to the security and stability of the Kurdistan region.
The incident follows a history of tension between Iran and the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, with Tehran frequently accusing Kurdish authorities of harboring Iranian opposition groups. Previous attacks in the region have targeted critical energy infrastructure, including oilfields and gas fields.
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Erbil · Iran · Kurdistan Regional Government · Masrour Barzani · Parastin
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- [DISPUTED] The drone strikes occurred around 12:28 AM local time on Monday, August 17. m.tribune.gr · www.tribune.gr · www.protothema.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] No casualties were reported following the strikes. www.protothema.gr · kelo.com · www.khaama.com · www.tribune.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] Iranian drones targeted the personal office of the Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister and the residence of a high-ranking security official. m.tribune.gr · www.protothema.gr · www.tribune.gr · kelo.com · www.khaama.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The drone attacks represent a dangerous escalation and an immediate threat to the stability of the Kurdistan Region. m.tribune.gr · www.protothema.gr · www.tribune.gr · kelo.com · www.khaama.com
- [DISPUTED] The attacks involved two explosive-laden drones launched from across the Iranian border. www.protothema.gr · m.tribune.gr · kelo.com · www.khaama.com · www.tribune.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The targets were located in the Pirmam area of Erbil province. m.tribune.gr · www.protothema.gr · www.tribune.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The attacks will not prevent the Kurdistan Regional Government from performing its duties. m.tribune.gr · www.tribune.gr · www.protothema.gr