- Saudi Arabia said Monday it had intercepted a number of drones launched at its oil facilities by Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
- Several explosions rocked Erbil in northern Iraq early Tuesday, including near the US Consulate, as Iranian drones targeted multiple locations across the region.
- At least seven explosions were also heard across Erbil, including in areas near the U.S. Consulate, according to Iraqi local media.
- The attack caused huge fires in and around the targeted areas, with police reporting that two drones crashed near the targeted sites.
- At least four Iranian drones targeted locations in northern Iraq's Khalifan and Soran areas, located northeast of Erbil.
- In response to the suspected Iranian drone attack, police sources told Al Jazeera that more than ten US warplanes and drones are reportedly flying over Erbil.
- The strikes were accompanied by wider military activity across northern and western Iraq, including an attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Sulaymaniyah.
- Riyadh demanded in a statement that take all necessary measures to ensure the prevention of the use of its territory as a launching point for attacks.
- Additionally, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, citing Iraqi sources, reported the destruction of an American drone in Al Anbar province.
Several explosions rocked Erbil in northern Iraq early Tuesday, with reports indicating that at least four Iranian drones targeted locations in the Khalifan and Soran areas, causing significant damage and fires.25
Police sources confirmed that at least seven explosions were heard, particularly near the US Consulate, leading to heightened military activity in the region.3
In response to the drone attacks, more than ten US warplanes and drones were reported to be flying over Erbil, indicating a potential escalation in military presence.6
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia intercepted a number of drones launched by Iran-backed militias aimed at its oil facilities, prompting Riyadh to demand measures to prevent its territory from being used for such attacks.19
The Iranian state broadcaster IRIB also reported on the destruction of an American drone in Al Anbar province, further complicating the security situation in the region.10
The strikes in Erbil were part of a broader military activity across northern and western Iraq, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the area.
“At least seven explosions were reported in Erbil, with police confirming that two drones crashed near the targeted sites. In response, more than ten US warplanes and drones are reportedly flying over Erbil, indicating heightened military activity in the region.”
WSJ
