Iran Drones Strike Iraqi Kurdistan; PM's Office Targeted
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Iraqi Kurdistan authorities reported that Iranian drones attacked the Kurdistan Region's prime minister's office and intelligence chief's residence.
- The Kurdistan Region's Counter-Terrorism Department stated that two explosive-laden drones launched from Iran targeted the locations but caused no casualties.
- Prime Minister Masrour Barzani condemned the attacks as reckless and an unacceptable escalation, threatening regional security and stability.
The Kurdistan Region's authorities reported that two Iranian drones attacked key locations within the autonomous region overnight. The Kurdistan Region's Counter-Terrorism Department stated that the drones, launched from Iranian territory, targeted the private office of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the intelligence chief.
This is an act of attack and aggression, and the perpetrators will bear all the consequences.
Fortunately, the attack resulted in no casualties. Officials described the incident as an act of "aggression and invasion," warning that those responsible would face the full consequences. The Counter-Terrorism Department confirmed that the drones were laden with explosives.
The Iranian attack on my private office represents a dangerous escalation and directly threatens the security and stability of the Kurdistan Region.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani strongly condemned the strikes, calling them "reckless and unacceptable." He asserted that the Iranian attack represented a dangerous escalation, directly threatening the security and stability of the Kurdistan Region. Barzani emphasized that such actions would not deter his government from fulfilling its duties or protecting its residents.
Iran's attack will not prevent the autonomous region's government from fulfilling its duties and protecting its residents.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.