On July 15, 2026, multiple explosions were reported near the US consulate in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, according to AFP journalists on the scene. The blasts triggered air defense systems, and witnesses reported seeing several drones hovering over the city before the explosions occurred.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. The US consulate in Erbil has been a target in the past, with drone and rocket attacks attributed to Iran-backed militias. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, though no direct link has been confirmed.
Iraqi security forces cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to the consulate building. The Kurdistan Regional Government condemned the attack and called for restraint.
This event follows a pattern of sporadic attacks on US interests in Iraq, often linked to regional geopolitical rivalries. The situation remains fluid, and further details are expected as investigations proceed.
