Iran's Erbil Drone Attack
Iranian Drones Hit Kurdistan PM's Office in Erbil Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Key Points
Timing detail: The Kurdistan Region’s Counter-Terrorism Directorate said the strike occurred at about 00:28 AM on Monday, with two explosive-laden drones launched from Iranian territory targeting the PM’s private office and the Parastin chief’s residence in Pirmam.
Cross-border escalation context: The attack is part of a broader cross-border pattern since Iran’s war began in late February, with Iran and its proxies previously targeting US troops and the Erbil consulate.
Official condemnation: Kurdish security authorities described the attacks as 'unacceptable in any form' and said those responsible would bear full responsibility for the consequences.
Defensive readiness: Erbil Governorate security forces have increased airspace monitoring and are coordinating with federal security agencies in Baghdad to address the cross-border threat.
Two Iranian drones struck Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's private office and the home of the Parastin intelligence chief in Pirmam, Erbil, early Monday morning, Kurdistan 24 reported. The attack happened at around 12:28 AM. No casualties were reported.
Prime Minister Barzani confirmed Iran launched the drones. The strike hit key leadership sites but caused no deaths. Kurdish security officials called it a dangerous escalation that could not be ignored.
Hadid-110 Drones Cross the Border at Midnight
The Kurdistan Region's Counter-Terrorism Directorate identified the weapons as Hadid-110 UAVs — explosive-laden drones launched from inside Iranian territory, according to Daily Beirut. Two drones were fired. Both hit their targets in the Pirmam district of Erbil Governorate.
The Parastin is the Kurdistan Region's main intelligence agency. Its chief's home was struck alongside the PM's private office. Iraqi News confirmed Iran as the launch origin, giving the attack a clear cross-border, international dimension.
Kurdish Officials Call It Unacceptable, Vow Consequences
Kurdish security authorities wasted no time condemning the strike. They called the attacks "unacceptable in any form" and warned that those responsible "will bear full responsibility" for what follows, according to 964 Media.
PM Barzani himself went public with the accusation, directly naming Iran. Kurdistan 24 reported that he confirmed the Iranian drones hit his private office. His decision to speak out publicly signals how serious Kurdish leadership views the incident.
Attack Fits a Growing Pattern of Cross-Border Strikes
This is not the first time Iran or its proxies have struck inside the Kurdistan Region. Since late February, cross-border attacks have targeted US troops and the Erbil consulate, according to Times of Israel. Monday's strike on PM-level infrastructure marks a significant escalation in that pattern.
Iraqi News noted that the strike targeted two of the most sensitive sites in the Kurdistan Region — the office of the top elected official and the home of the intelligence chief. Hitting both in a single raid shows a level of planning and ambition beyond previous incidents.
Erbil Boosts Airspace Monitoring, Coordinates With Baghdad
Following the strike, Erbil Governorate security forces increased airspace monitoring across the region. Officials said they are now working directly with federal security agencies in Baghdad to respond to the cross-border threat, according to 964 Media.
The coordination with Baghdad is notable. It shows the attack is being treated not just as a Kurdistan Region problem, but as a threat to all of Iraq. Analysts warn the strike could strain security cooperation and affect regional stability well beyond Erbil.
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