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Iran claims responsibility for ballistic missile strikes on Erbil, Iraq

Published January 15th, 2024 - 09:28 GMT
Iran Revolutionary Guards
Iranian former chief of the Revolutionary Guards Mohsen Rezaei talks to the media after registering his candidacy for the June presidential elections, at the Interior Ministry in the capital Tehran, on May 15, 2021. / AFP / ATTA KENARE
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According to security sources cited by Reuters, the aftermath of the attack led to the suspension of air traffic at Erbil Airport, as explosions echoed throughout the city.

ALBAWABA- In a significant development, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard has officially announced its responsibility for a ballistic missile strike on Erbil, Iraq. The target was revealed to be a spy headquarters associated with terrorist elements.

According to security sources cited by Reuters, the aftermath of the attack led to the suspension of air traffic at Erbil Airport, as explosions echoed throughout the city. 

Earlier reports also indicated multiple attacks in the region, with the American Consulate in Erbil reportedly targeted by drones. 

Harir Air Base and Erbil International Airport were subjected to strikes involving both missiles and drones.

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