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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.
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."
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 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.
Iraq works to rein in culprits after sequence of drone attacks on energy and oil sites
After three weeks of drone attacks, Iraq claims it has launched a security operation to rein in the culprits.The attacks began on June 24 with the targeting of several radar sites at Iraqi bases. Later,
Drone strikes target oil fields in Iraq’s Kurdish region
No group has claimed responsibility, but the attacks have heightened tensions between Baghdad and Kurdish authorities, raising concerns about the region’s energy security.
US, UK condemn drone attacks targeting energy sites in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
The US and UK Embassies in Baghdad have issued statements regarding recent drone attacks targeting the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. “The United States condemns the recent drone attacks throughout Iraq, including the July 14 and July 15 drone attacks on critical infrastructure at the Khormala and Sarsang oil fields in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region,
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.
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Unidentified drone kills PKK member, injures another in northern Iraq
Attack is first of its kind in months and occurs as PKK has begun disarmament, ending armed campaign against Turkiye.
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 ...