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Iraq· ErbilIranian Drone Attacks on Kurdish Opposition in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan
Multiple Iranian Shahed-136 drones struck headquarters and camps of Iranian-Kurdish opposition groups in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, days after the US military withdrawal from Iraq.
Background
Iran has a long history of targeting Iranian-Kurdish opposition groups based in Iraqi Kurdistan, viewing them as threats to its national security. This often occurs amidst broader US-Iran diplomatic and military tensions and concerns over regional stability.
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Iranian Drone Attacks on Kurdish Opposition in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan
First report 8h agoLast update 7h agoReports confirm Iranian drone strikes on Kurdish opposition sites in Erbil, noting the use of Shahed-136 drones and the timing after US withdrawal, with no reported casualties.
Some analysts suggest the drone attacks highlight the vulnerability of Erbil's airspace following the US-led coalition's departure, emphasizing the need for federal air operations.
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