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Explosions Near US Consulate in Erbil After Iranian Drone Strike
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🗓 28 Jul 2026, 07:10 AM
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Early Tuesday, several explosions shook Erbil, Iraq, near the U.S. Consulate, following Iranian drones striking multiple sites across the region.
Early Tuesday morning, a series of explosions rattled the city of Erbil in northern Iraq, with several blasts reported in close proximity to the U.S. Consulate.
The attacks were part of a broader campaign in which Iranian drones targeted multiple locations across the region.
Authorities have not released details on casualties or damage, but the U.S. Consulate reported that its security protocols were activated and no personnel were harmed.
The incident underscores the escalating tensions in the area and the growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles in regional conflicts.
The attacks were part of a broader campaign in which Iranian drones targeted multiple locations across the region.
Authorities have not released details on casualties or damage, but the U.S. Consulate reported that its security protocols were activated and no personnel were harmed.
The incident underscores the escalating tensions in the area and the growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles in regional conflicts.