Iranian drone strikes hit northern Iraq, explosions reported near US Consulate in Erbil
At least four drones hit northern Iraq, triggering huge fires and seven explosions near the US Consulate, police and local media said.
- Iranian drones targeted locations in Erbil on Tuesday, causing large fires and several explosions near the American Consulate in northern Iraq amid rising regional tensions.
- President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday he is prepared to resume "very strong military action" against Iran if negotiations on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reviving nuclear talks fail.
- Police sources told Al Jazeera that "more than ten US warplanes and drones are reportedly flying over Erbil," while IRIB reported the Khor Mor gas field in Sulaymaniyah also came under attack.
- Separately, IRIB reported the destruction of an American drone in Anbar province, with local media publishing images of a crash near the Haditha Dam.
- Trump told Axios the diplomatic window is narrow: "Not much time. Either it goes fast or not at all," as he weighs military options against ongoing negotiations.
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News sources reported the repelling of a drone attack in Erbil and the occurrence of six drone attacks in Sulaymaniyah province in the past 24 hours.
Iranian drone strikes hit northern Iraq, explosions reported near US Consulate in Erbil
Iranian drones struck multiple locations in Iraq's Erbil region early Tuesday. These attacks triggered large fires and several explosions near the US Consulate. Separately, the Khor Mor gas field in Sulaymaniyah also came under attack. This military activity intensified across northern and western Iraq. The strikes occurred after US President Trump warned of strong military action against Iran.
Multiple explosions rock Erbil near US consulate as Iranian drones target Iraq
Iranian drones struck multiple locations near Erbil, causing significant fires and explosions. US warplanes and drones were reportedly flying over Erbil following the attacks. An American drone was also reportedly destroyed in Al Anbar province. These strikes occurred as President Trump reiterated readiness for military action against Iran. Diplomacy remains the preferred path, but negotiations must yield results quickly.
Several explosions rock Erbil near US consulate as Iran targets Iraq amid rising tensions in West Asia
The attack caused huge fires in and around the targeted areas, with police reporting that two drones crashed near the targeted sites. At least seven explosions were also heard across Erbil, including in areas near the US Consulate, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iraqi local media.
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