Masrour Barzani Condemns Attacks with Iranian Drones
At a Glance
- Drone attacks target Barzani’s office
- The security chief’s home was also targeted
- Barzani calls attacks a dangerous escalation
- Kurdistan Region vows to continue duties
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has condemned what he described as attacks with Iranian drones targeting his personal office and the home of the head of the Security and Intelligence Agency.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Masrour Barzani: “I condemn these reckless and unacceptable attacks in the strongest terms.”
- On the escalation: “This is a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the security and stability of the Kurdistan Region.”
- On resilience: “These attacks will not deter us from carrying out our duties.”
- On civilian protection: Barzani said the Kurdistan Region will continue working to protect its citizens.
Masrour Barzani stated on X that his personal office and the home of the head of the Security and Intelligence Agency were targeted by attacks with Iranian drones earlier today.
He said the targets were identified following an investigation by the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Unit.
Barzani described the attacks as reckless and unacceptable and said they represented a dangerous escalation.
He characterized the strikes as a direct threat to the security and stability of the Kurdistan Region.
Despite the attacks, Barzani said they would not prevent the regional government from carrying out its responsibilities.
He said the Kurdistan Region would continue performing its duties and working to protect its citizens.
FYI
The reported strikes come amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran and surrounding countries. The Kurdistan Region has previously been affected by Iranian missile and drone attacks, with Iranian authorities in past incidents citing security-related concerns and alleged threats originating from the Region.
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