Iran / Middle East theater · Missile / Drone
Recent Kurdistan Region attacks expose Baghdad’s struggle with Iran-backed militias
Three drones were intercepted over Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, according to a Jerusalem Post report.
Why it matters
The incident highlights Baghdad's ongoing struggle to control Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq, as it attempts to bring armed groups under state authority.
What's unclear
- Which group launched the drones?
- Were there any casualties or damage?
- What specific measures is Baghdad taking to rein in the militias?
Linked public sources
- Recent Kurdistan Region attacks expose Baghdad’s struggle with Iran-backed militias — Jerusalem Post
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