Iran Strikes US Military Position in Erbil as Tehran Expands Military Campaign
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March 5, 2026
Iran has carried out a drone attack against a location where United States forces are stationed in the Iraqi city of Erbil. The report was released by Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, citing a statement from the Iranian army.
"Several hours ago, strike drones of the Ground Forces attacked the base of the American occupiers in Erbil, Iraq.”
According to the statement, the strike caused significant damage to the intended targets. Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, hosts facilities used by American military personnel.
Iran Expands Military Operations in the Region
The reported drone strike comes amid a broader escalation of hostilities involving Iran, the United States, and Israel across the Middle East. Iranian forces have intensified attacks on Israeli military and strategic infrastructure in recent days.
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