Drone Strike Hits Kurdistan Oil Field, US Firm Halts Operations
- A drone attack on Tuesday halted production at the Sarsang oil field in Iraq's Kurdistan, as confirmed by HKN Energy, the U.S. company operating the site.
- The Kurdistan Regional Government condemned the strike, calling it 'an act of terrorism against the Kurdistan Region's vital economic infrastructure.'
- The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad denounced the attacks, deeming them 'unacceptable' and urging the Iraqi government to prevent such incidents.
- Regional security sources suggested that the drone originated from areas controlled by Iran-backed militias, highlighting ongoing tensions tied to regional proxy struggles.
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Iran-Backed Drone Strike Hits US Oil Field in Iraq: Khamenei's Revenge or Regional Instability?
As of July 16, 2025, tensions in the Middle East have escalated significantly, with Iranian-backed groups launching a series of drone strikes against U.S. interests in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The most recent attack, on July 14, targeted the Sarsang oil field operated by the U.S. company HKN Energy, forcing a suspension of operations. This incident […] The post Iran-Backed Drone Strike Hits US Oil Field in Iraq: Khamenei’s Revenge or Regional In…
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