A drone attack targeted the convoy of Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on March 28, 2026. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed militias, claimed responsibility for the strike, which occurred near the city of Erbil.
Iraqi security sources confirmed the attack, stating it caused material damage but no casualties. The Iraqi federal government in Baghdad swiftly condemned the assault as a "terrorist act" and a violation of the country's sovereignty.
French President Emmanuel Macron also condemned the attack, calling it "unacceptable" in a post on social media platform X. The Iranian mission to the United Nations, however, stated that Tehran "categorically rejects any connection" to the incident, according to Iranian state media.
The attack underscores the ongoing tensions in Iraq, where Iran-aligned factions frequently target what they describe as US interests and allied entities. The Kurdistan Region has been a frequent target for such groups.
