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Iraq makes ‘decisive findings’ about drone attacks without identifying who targeted its bases
Iraq has announced findings from its investigation into drone attacks on military bases during the recent Israel-Iran war.
Iraq confirms June drone attacks used foreign-made weapons
Iraq said Friday that drones which hit several military radar systems last month were launched from within the country but manufactured abroad, without identifying the perpetrators. On June […]
Drone Attacks Strike US-Owned Oil Field in Iraq
The United States Embassy in Iraq, in a statement: "The United States condemns the recent drone attacks throughout Iraq, including the July 14 and July 15 drone attacks on critical infrastructure at the Khurmala and Sarsang oil fields in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region."
Drone attacks on oil fields in Iraq’s Kurdish region shut down facilities
Drones targeted oil fields in Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region Wednesday, the latest in a series of attacks in recent days that have put several o
Oil jumps after further drone attacks on Iraq oil fields
Oil prices rose on Thursday after drones struck Iraqi Kurdistan oil fields for a fourth day, pointing to continued risk in the volatile region. Brent crude futures gained 84 cents, or 1.23%, to $69.36 a barrel by 12:10 p.
Drones attack Khurmala and Sarsang oilfields in Iraq's Kurdish region
Two drones attacked Khurmala oilfield in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region on Monday night, counter-terrorism officials said. There were no casualties and only material damage was recorded, said the Iraqi Security Media Cell,
Iraq parliament to probe drone attacks on Kurdistan Region
Iraq’s parliament will investigate recent drone attacks that primarily targeted Kurdistan Region’s oil fields and energy infrastructure.
Iraq says drones attacked military sites and bases, damaging radar systems
Iraq said on Tuesday several military sites and bases belonging to Iraqi security forces were targeted by drones, significantly damaging two army radar systems and triggering a call from the prime minister for an investigation into the incident.
Iraq investigates drone attacks on military radars and Kurdish oilfields
Iraq said on Friday that it was investigating a series of attacks on Kurdish oilfields, while a separate search determined that drone strikes against military radar systems last month were launched from within its borders.
Iraq makes ‘decisive findings’ about drone attacks that targeted bases, including some that house US troops
Drones used to attack military bases in Iraq during the recent Israel-Iran war were manufactured outside Iraq but were launched inside its territory, according to the “decisive findings” of an investigation published on Friday.
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Oil prices rise by $1 following drone strikes on oilfields in Iraq
The price of crude oil surged one US dollar on Thursday after drones attacked oil fields in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Baghdad says KRG has agreed on export resumption to state oil marketer amid drone attacks
Iraqi Kurdistan will resume oil exports through a pipeline to Turkey after a two-year halt, Iraq's federal government said on ...
Unidentified Drone Kills PKK Member, Injures Another Near Iraq's Sulaymaniyah, Sources Say
BAGHDAD (Reuters) -An unidentified drone attack killed a member of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and injured another near Iraq's Sulaymaniyah on Saturday, security sources and local officials said ...
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U.S. Secretly Flying Drones Over Iraq - WSJ
The U.S. since last year has been secretly flying unmanned surveillance aircraft in small numbers over Iraq to collect intelligence on al Qaeda-linked fighters, according to U.S. officials.