BAGHDAD, April 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Two blasts were heard near Erbil's airport, which hosts advisers from the US-led anti-jihadist coalition, in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, an AFP journalist said on Monday. Some hours earlier, air defence systems downed four missiles headed towards the US consulate in Erbil, a security source told AFP. Local authorities also reported a separate deadly drone incident in a civilian area in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The Pentagon has acknowledged that helicopters have carried out strikes against pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq during the war. The embassy spokesperson urged Iraqi authorities to prevent further attacks on the US mission and facilities.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 07, 2026 03:31 UTC