Breaking news: In local media reports, it was stated that explosions were heard in many regions, especially the US Consulate General in Erbil and the US-led anti-DAESH coalition base located near Erbil International Airport. Images of the C-RAM system, which is used to intercept missiles and UAVs in the air, and the windows of houses in the areas where the attack was carried out were shared on social media.
IRAN CONFIRMED THE ATTACK
In the statement made by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, it was reported that in addition to the targets of the terrorist organization DAESH in Syrian territory, the headquarters of the Israeli foreign intelligence agency Mossad in Erbil, Iraq was also targeted with ballistic missiles.
It was stated that in the attacks carried out by Israel against the killing of the commanders of the Revolutionary Guards and Iranian-backed militia groups, “one of the main espionage headquarters of Mossad in Erbil, which was the center of espionage activities and planning of terrorist acts in Iran, was destroyed.”
SHOT WITH BALLISTIC MISSILES
Following the news about the missile attacks in Erbil, Iraq, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that “it hit the headquarters of anti-Iran terrorist groups and spies” in the region with ballistic missiles. In the second statement released after this statement, it was stated that the targets belonging to the terrorist organization DAESH in Syria were also bombed with ballistic missiles launched from Iran.
It was stated that the attacks were carried out against the suicide bomb attack in Kerman, which was claimed by the terrorist organization DAESH, the attack targeting security forces in the city of Rask, and the attacks in Syria in which Razi Mousavi, one of the senior commanders of the Revolutionary Guards Army, was killed.
“AN INHUMANE TERRORIST ATTACK”
Erbil Governor Ümit Hoşnav said that the attacks, which took place in many points in the city and were claimed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Army, were “inhumane terrorist” attacks. Governor Hoşnav, in his statement to the local media after the attack, said, “An inhumane terrorist attack was carried out against Erbil.”
BUSINESSMAN DIZIDI WAS ALSO KILLED IN THE ATTACK
In the news in the local media, it was stated that some of the missiles used in the attacks hit the houses where civilians lived, and some fell near the houses. While it was stated that fire broke out in some houses during the attacks, it was recorded that 4 people lost their lives and some were injured. It was stated that businessman Peşrev Dizeyi, whose house caught fire after the attack, was among those who lost their lives, and his wife and son were injured.
STATEMENT FROM THE USA
Speaking to Reuters, US officials reported that US bases and soldiers were not damaged in the attacks. The Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) has not yet made a statement on the issue. (AA)
