Summary
An explosion and fire occurred in a high-rise building in Erbil, near the US Consulate. Iranian strikes have targeted areas in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, killing six Kurdish fighters and also hitting a US base.
Key Facts
- A large explosion and fire happened at a high-rise in Erbil, close to the US Consulate.
- Iranian strikes have hit the Kurdish region in northern Iraq over the past 24 hours.
- The attacks have killed at least six Peshmerga fighters, who are Kurdish military forces.
- A US military base located at the airport in the region was also targeted.
- Erbil is a city in northern Iraq, where Kurdish authorities have a significant presence.