At a Glance

• Reactions continue following the recent drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field, which halted gas production and plunged large parts of the region into power outages.

• Military spokesperson al-Numan vowed that no responsible party will be spared as a specialized committee actively probes the incident.

• Authorities highlighted plans to deploy newly acquired advanced defense systems nationwide and reaffirmed that state consolidation of arms is non-negotiable.

As investigations into the nighttime assault on the Khor Mor field press forward, federal and regional officials are addressing the severe disruptions to power generation caused by the shutdown.

Key Statements and Focus Area

• Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, told Channel8 that a specialized investigative committee has been actively probing the incident.

• Al-Numan condemned the strike as a "terrorist" act that crossed all boundaries, vowing that no responsible party will be spared.

Security Response and Official Statements

• Active Investigation: The joint investigative committee established by federal leadership began its work immediately, with top officials monitoring the case closely.

• Impact on Utilities: The halting of gas processing at Khor Mor severely cut fuel supplies to power plants, leaving citizens across the region facing widespread electricity shortages.

• State Control and Defense: Security spokespersons emphasized that the timing of the attack raises serious questions, underscoring the government's commitment to holding perpetrators accountable and centralizing state arms.

Earler, Speaking on Channel8’s news bulletin, the member of the Iraqi Parliament’s Security and Defense Committee said the attack would also complicate the federal government’s efforts to attract foreign companies and advance economic development.

Gharib said discussions with Iraqi Defense Ministry officials had focused on the country’s security situation and the need to establish an air defense system covering all of Iraq. He estimated the proposed system would cost seven trillion dinars over three years.

He added that the parliamentary committee would oversee the project and had requested regular reports, to be issued every three months, covering the system’s specifications and procurement arrangements.

The Khor Mor gas field, located near Qadir Karam in Chamchamal district of Sulaymaniyah province, was targeted by a drone at around 11 p.m. Sunday night into Monday, according to the information provided.

The attack has had a significant impact on electricity generation in the Kurdistan Region, while its security and economic implications remain under discussion.

FYI

Khor Mor is a major source of natural gas for power generation in the Kurdistan Region, making its operations important to electricity supply and economic activity. Repeated attacks on energy infrastructure have raised concerns over the security of investment and the reliability of power generation. Gharib’s proposal for a nationwide air defense system, meanwhile, raises questions about its cost, procurement, implementation and the federal government’s ability to protect critical infrastructure.

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