Drone strike targets anti-Iran groups in Erbil

Arab media reported that the headquarters of anti-Iranian terrorist separatist groups in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, were struck by explosive drones. The attack occurred without immediate confirmation of damage, casualties, or the identity of the perpetrators.

Following the strikes, a Patriot defense system deployed at the U.S. base in Erbil was activated, and American warplanes were observed flying over the area, according to the reports. The activation of the Patriot system suggests a heightened state of alert at the base.

The targeted groups are known for conducting cross-border operations against Iran. Erbil has previously been the site of similar attacks, including missile and drone strikes attributed to Iran, which has accused these groups of harboring separatist elements.

No group has claimed responsibility for the latest drone strike. The incident adds to tensions in the region, where Iranian forces have periodically targeted opposition groups based in Iraqi Kurdistan.

According to Mehr News Agency, the situation remains under investigation, and further details are expected to emerge as authorities assess the aftermath.