At least six missiles were fired at the US embassy in Irbil, Iraq's northern metropolis, on Sunday, with some hitting the facility, according to Iraqi and US security authorities. The missiles were launched from Iran, according to a US official.
According to early reports, there were no US military losses, according to a senior US defense official.
According to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because new information was still trickling in, it was still unclear how many people were shot and where they landed. It was also unclear whether there were any more casualties.
The Iraqi security officials said there were no immediate report of casualties from the attack, which occurred shortly after midnight and caused material damage in the area. They spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
One of the officials said the ballistic missiles were fired from Iran, without elaborating.
The attack comes several days after an Israeli strike near Damascus, Syria killed two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Iran’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the attack Wednesday and vowed revenge.
On Sunday, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency quoted Iraqi media acknowledging the attacks in Irbil, without saying where they originated.
Satellite broadcast channel Kurdistan24, which is located near the U.S. consulate, went on air from their studio shortly after the attack, showing shattered glass and debris on their studio floor.
A security statement said Irbil was targeted “with a number of missiles” early Sunday, adding that security forces were investigating the incident and would release more details later.
The attack comes as negotiations in Vienna over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal hit a “pause” over Russian demands about sanctions targeting Moscow over its war on Ukraine.
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