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Iran Condemns Drone Strike on Iraqi Kurdistan PM Office
Aug 17, 2026 01:36 PM CT
Erbil, Iraq
iran,iraq,kurdistan,diplomacy,drone_attack
Summary
Iran's foreign ministry condemned a drone attack targeting the office of the Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister, labeling the incident 'suspicious.' This diplomatic posturing highlights Iran's sensitivity to security incidents in Iraq, a key theater for its proxy networks, and signals potential friction with actors perceived as responsible for destabilizing Iranian-aligned regions.
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Iran condemns 'suspicious' attack on Iraqi Kurdistan PM's office Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei condemned on Monday a drone attack that targeted the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister's office overnight, Iranian media reported. Baqaei denounced the attack, describing it as "a highl...
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Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei condemned the drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan PM's office as suspicious.