Residents of Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan are expressing despair following recent missile strikes by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. The attacks, which Iran claimed targeted an Israeli intelligence hub, struck civilian residences and resulted in the deaths of a prominent businessman and his young daughter. Local authorities and victims’ families have strongly denied the presence of foreign intelligence services, describing the strikes as unprovoked. The incident has heightened regional tensions and led to significant public outcry regarding the safety of civilians in the area.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps launched several ballistic missiles at targets in Erbil, northern Iraq.
- The strikes hit the private residence of Kurdish businessman Peshraw Dizayee, killing him and members of his family, including his eleven-month-old daughter.
- Iranian authorities claimed the attack targeted a “spy headquarters” for Israel’s Mossad agency, a claim refuted by Iraqi and Kurdish officials.
- An Iraqi investigative committee visited the site and reported finding no evidence of any intelligence or military activity at the residence.
- The Iraqi government has condemned the strikes as a violation of sovereignty and has recalled its ambassador from Tehran in protest.
- Grieving residents and relatives of the victims emphasized that they were not involved in any war or international political conflict.
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