Iranian drones target KRG PM office and Security Chief residence in Erbil
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On Monday, August 17, 2026, two explosive-laden drones targeted the office of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister and the private residence of the regional security chief in Erbil. The Directorate General of Counter Terrorism (CTD) confirmed the attack, identifying the drones as originating from Iran.
The incident marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, directly involving the administrative center of the Kurdistan Region. Security agencies are currently investigating the strike, which targeted high-level government and security leadership within the KRG.
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