Iranian Foreign Minister on the attack on Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani's office: "reckless." He warned "Kurdish friends should be vigilant against false-flag ploys to sow discord between neighbors."
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U.S. Condemns Attack on Erbil Office
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack:
The attack on the Erbil office of Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, is condemned, and such an action is a direct threat to regional stability. The U.S. fully supports the leadership of Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi in restoring full Iraqi sovereignty and placing all weapons and security forces under the control of the Iraqi government.
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Iran Denies Role in Erbil Drone Attack
A senior Iranian official denies Tehran had any role in the drone attack on the Erbil office of Iraqi Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani.
The official told pro-Hezbollah outlet Al Mayadeen the strike was "another false-flag operation" with "nothing to do with Iran," noting Iran's military operations are "officially and clearly announced."
Kurdish counterterrorism forces earlier said two suicide drones launched from Iran hit the office. No casualties reported.
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Iran Drones Strike Kurdish PM Office
Iranian drones struck the personal office of Iraqi Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani early this morning, along with the home of the head of the region's security and intelligence agency. No casualties were reported.
Barzani confirmed the...
Iranian drones struck the personal office of Iraqi Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani early this morning, along with the home of the head of the region's security and intelligence agency. No casualties were reported.
Barzani confirmed the strikes after an investigation by the Kurdistan Region's counterterrorism unit.
Barzani: "I strongly condemn these reckless and unacceptable attacks. This is a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the security and stability of the Kurdistan region. These attacks will not deter us from fulfilling our duties and protecting our citizens."