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Coverage of Erbil in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 9 · 23:50 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 04:42 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 31 · 04:42 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    More strikes reported in Iraq's Dohuk

    New drone attacks have been reported in Dohuk, part of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. Earlier strikes were reported in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. The source of the attacks and details about casualties or damage remain unclear.

  • SECURITYJul 31 · 03:13 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Drone strikes reported on Iraq's Erbil, Sulaymaniyah

    Drone strikes were reported in Iraq's Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, targeting arm warehouses and headquarters of 'separatist groups' according to unverified reports.

  • SECURITYJul 28 · 05:24 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Morning update

    US attacks in southern Iran reportedly killed 60 people and injured 670 others over 10-12 days. Iranian military warns the US against targeting its vessels, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US President Trump to discuss Iran and peace deals. Drone strikes in northern Iraq and planned Israeli-Lebanese talks in Rome highlight regional tensions.

  • SECURITYJul 28 · 04:25 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Drone attacks, blasts reported in northern Iraq

    Drone attacks and explosions were reported in northern Iraq, including in Erbil, Soran, and Khalifan. The US-led coalition's air defenses intercepted one drone over Erbil and downed three more over Soran. Explosions occurred across Iraq's Kurdistan Region, with no reported casualties or damage.

  • SECURITYJul 27 · 21:53 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Explosions heard in Erbil

    A series of explosions were heard in Iraq's Erbil, according to local media reports.

  • SECURITYJul 27 · 00:29 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Blasts heard in north Iraq

    Blasts were reportedly heard in Erbil, northern Iraq, with the nature of the explosions remaining unknown. Middle East Eye could not verify the reports.

  • SECURITYJul 26 · 18:26 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Zaidi’s test in Tehran

    Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi returned from Tehran less than 24 hours before Iraqi Kurdistan faced an attack involving five explosive drones intercepted over Erbil by US-led coalition air defenses. The attack occurred near the airport hosting coalition forces and the US consulate, with the timing suggesting continuity in Iran's actions despite a new leadership in Iraq.

  • SECURITYJul 25 · 13:25 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iraqi air defences down drone near US consulate in Erbil

    Iraqi air defenses shot down a drone near the US consulate in Erbil, according to security sources. The incident was reported by Reuters.

  • SECURITYJul 22 · 19:54 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Explosions heard in Erbil, report says

    Four explosions were heard in Iraq's Erbil, as reported by Al Jazeera.

  • SECURITYJul 21 · 17:59 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Three drones shot down near US consulate in Iraq

    Three explosive-laden drones were shot down near the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq, according to security sources cited by Reuters. The origin of the drones has not been reported.

  • SECURITYJul 18 · 23:41 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iran attacks Kurdistan Freedom Party's bases, state broadcaster says

    Iran has launched heavy attacks on Kurdistan Freedom Party bases in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. Earlier, Kurdish-language broadcaster Aryen TV reported that Iran closed the Marivan and Hawraman border crossings with Iraq and advised residents to avoid frontier areas in Kurdistan province.

  • SECURITYJul 17 · 06:38 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    US coalition shoots down drones over Iraq's Erbil: Kurdish counterterrorism forces

    The US-led coalition shot down eight explosive-laden drones over Erbil, Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, as reported by Kurdish counterterrorism forces. No damage or casualties were reported from the incident.

  • SECURITYJul 16 · 19:50 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    US embassy in Baghdad issues security alert after drone attack

    The US embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert for American citizens in Iraq following a drone attack on Erbil. The embassy warned of risks including terrorism, kidnapping, and limited emergency services, advising against travel to Iraq and providing safety measures.

  • SECURITYJul 16 · 04:42 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iraq's prime minister 'strongly condemns' drone attack in Erbil

    Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has strongly condemned a drone attack in Erbil, a city in the Kurdistan region. Several explosions were reported near the US consulate in Erbil.

  • SECURITYJul 15 · 20:14 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    US launches new wave of strikes on Iran, as blasts heard near Erbil consulate

    The US launched strikes on Iran targeting military capabilities threatening vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while blasts occurred near the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, which intercepted attacks, and Jordan's armed forces downed three Iranian missiles.

  • SECURITYJul 14 · 03:03 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Missile targets Iranian Kurdish opposition group site in Iraq's Erbil: Report

    A missile targeted a site belonging to an Iranian Kurdish opposition group east of Iraq's Erbil, according to a Reuters report citing security sources. No casualties were immediately reported.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 12:29 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Drone attack hits Iranian Kurdish opposition group's camp in Iraq

    A drone attack struck a camp belonging to an Iranian Kurdish opposition group northeast of Iraq's Erbil, according to security sources. No casualties were immediately reported.

  • SECURITYJun 27 · 09:13 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Drone targets Iranian Kurdish opposition camp in Iraq: Reuters

    A drone targeted an Iranian Kurdish opposition camp north of Iraq’s Erbil, with no immediate casualties reported. US media previously reported the White House was considering backing Kurdish opposition factions as part of regime change efforts in Iran, though the groups did not confirm or deny such support.

  • SECURITYApr 20 · 11:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    US urges contractor to evacuate workers from Kuwait and Iraq over worries of Iran-backed attacks

    The US government has urged defense contractor V2X to evacuate its employees from Kuwait and Iraq due to threats from Iran-backed militias. Employees at US military bases and Iraqi locations report inadequate protection, limited communication, and a March drone attack that killed one worker.

  • WORLDApr 9 · 23:50 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Video shows explosion over Erbil in suspected drone interception

    A video shows an explosion in the sky above Erbil, in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, suspected to be related to a drone interception. The incident occurred in the Kurdish autonomous region, raising concerns about aerial security in the area.