Several explosions rocked the vicinity of the US Consulate in Erbil, Iraq, as reported by Iraqi security.
The incident quickly took a dire turn when the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps swiftly acknowledged responsibility, blaming the attacks on the use of ballistic missiles to target “spies’ headquarters” and “terrorist gatherings against Iran in various parts of the region.”
Four Fatalities and Six Injuries in Erbil Attacks
The Kurdistan Regional Security Council disclosed that the attacks resulted in four fatalities and six injuries.
Fortunately, no coalition forces or American personnel were reported among the casualties, according to the Iraqi security source.
A US official assured ABC News that there was no impact on US facilities, stating, “We’re not tracking damage to infrastructure or injuries at this time.” However, the repercussions of the attack have sparked international concern and condemnation.
Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Masrour Barzani, expressed his strong condemnation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ assault on Erbil. In a post on [X], Barzani stated, “I condemn this cowardly attack on the people of the Kurdistan Region in the strongest terms. I urge the federal government in Baghdad to take a principled position against the flagrant violation of Iraq’s and the Kurdistan Region’s sovereignty.”
The Iraqi government is set to convene a security meeting on Tuesday to address the “Iranian violation of Iraqi territory and Iranian non-compliance with the security agreement between the two countries,” as reported by local Iraqi media.
This meeting underscores the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for a unified response.
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US Embassy Security Crisis
In a related development, coalition forces took defensive measures by shooting down three drones near Erbil airport in Iraq, as revealed by the same source.
The use of drones adds another layer of complexity to the security situation in the region, raising concerns about potential future incidents.
The international community awaits further developments as diplomatic and security efforts intensify to address the fallout from the explosions and the broader implications for regional stability.
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