US diplomatic and military sites in Iraqi Kurdistan targeted by explosive drones

An explosive‑laden drone was brought down near the Al‑Hasir air base in the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, where US forces are stationed. No injuries or damage were reported.

A second incident occurred in Erbil, the capital of the same region, when an armed drone exploded close to the US embassy. This was the fourth drone attack on US facilities in a week. The attacks are attributed to Iranian‑backed militias and Iraqi armed groups that oppose the US presence, and they have continued despite a cease‑fire announced in April.

Both incidents were reported by local security sources cited by Reuters and Reuters‑affiliated outlets, highlighting the ongoing volatility in Iraq’s Kurdish province, which is rich in oil and hosts several US military installations.