Iran Missile Strikes Target Israeli Spy Headquarters in Iraq
Four Civilians Killed, Six Injured
March 13, 2024
On Monday, Iran launched a series of ballistic missile strikes targeting what it claimed were Israeli spy headquarters near the US Consulate in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil. The strikes killed four civilians and injured six others.
The strikes were the latest in a series of tit-for-tat attacks between Iran and Israel. In recent months, Iran has accused Israel of carrying out a series of attacks on its nuclear facilities. Israel has denied responsibility for the attacks.
The United States has condemned the Iranian strikes. In a statement, the US State Department said that the attacks were "a clear violation of Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
The Iraqi government has also condemned the strikes. In a statement, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said that the attacks were "a flagrant violation of international law."
The strikes have raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict between Iran and Israel. The two countries have been at odds for decades, and there is a long history of violence between them.
It is not yet clear how the strikes will affect the relationship between Iran and Iraq. The two countries have been cooperating in the fight against the Islamic State group, but the strikes could strain that relationship.
The strikes have also raised concerns about the safety of US personnel in Iraq. There are currently about 2,500 US troops in Iraq, and they are helping to train and advise Iraqi forces.
The US military has said that it is taking steps to protect its personnel in Iraq. In a statement, the US Central Command said that it was "monitoring the situation closely and taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of our forces."
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