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US Condemns "Cowardly" Drone Attack on Iraqi Kurdistan President's Home

The United States has forcefully condemned a drone attack on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, blaming Iran's "terrorist militia proxies." Iran's Revolutionary Guard, however, has accused the United States and Israel of carrying out what it called an assassination attempt and a "clear act of terrorism." Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has ordered an investigation into the attack, for which no group has claimed responsibility. The incident occurs amid escalating regional tensions and a surge in attacks within Iraq linked to the broader US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Key Points: US Condemns Iran-Linked Attack on Iraqi Kurdistan President

  • US condemns attack on Kurdish president
  • Blames Iran's militia proxies
  • Iran accuses US and Israel
  • Iraqi PM orders investigation
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"Cowardly terrorist act": US condemns attack on Iraq Kurdistan's president

US blames Iran for drone strike on Nechirvan Barzani's residence. Iran accuses US and Israel. Iraqi PM orders investigation.

"categorically reject the indiscriminate and cowardly terrorist acts - US Department of State"

Washington DC, March 29

The US on Sunday condemned the attacks on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan region President Nechirvan Barzani.

The US Department of State blamed Iran for the attacks.

"The United States unequivocally and forcefully condemns the despicable terrorist attacks by Iran's terrorist militia proxies in Iraq on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. These actions by Iran and its proxies are a direct assault on Iraq's sovereignty, stability, and unity. We categorically reject the indiscriminate and cowardly terrorist acts that Iran and its terrorist proxies have unleashed in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and throughout Iraq," the statement read.

Meanwhile, Iran blamed the US and Israel for the attack.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denounced a drone attack on the residence of Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq, in Duhok. According to the Press TV news outlet, the IRGC blamed the US and Israel for the attack and described it as an assassination attempt and a "clear act of terrorism," as quoted by Al Jazeera.

The IRGC said the aggression follows a pattern of "cowardly assassinations" of senior Iranian officials by the US and Israel, and that the "malicious efforts" were aimed at undermining peace, stability, and regional cooperation between the Kurdish region and neighbouring countries.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who spoke to Nechirvan in the aftermath of the attack early on Saturday, has ordered an investigation. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. It comes amid a surge in attacks on both Iran-aligned armed groups and Kurdish forces in Iraq as the US-Israeli war against Iran spills over into the neighbouring country, as per Al Jazeera.

Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government on Saturday confirmed the drone strike targeting the residence of the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, in Duhok amid the conflict in the region.

According to a statement issued by Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, the attack was strongly condemned, describing it as a "cowardly drone attack" and calling for urgent action against those responsible.

- ANI

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Priya S
Very concerning. The Middle East instability affects global oil prices and security. As a major energy importer, India needs to watch this closely. Hope our diplomats are engaging with all sides to ensure stability. 🙏
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Aman W
The US calling it a "cowardly terrorist act" is rich, considering their own drone strike history. Not defending Iran, but the hypocrisy is glaring. Everyone is using Iraq as a battleground. Feel for the Kurdish people.
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Sarah B
Reading this from Delhi. It's a complex situation. India has good relations with both the Gulf nations and the US. We must tread carefully and continue our balanced approach. Violence solves nothing.
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Vikram M
Direct attack on a President's residence! This is escalating dangerously. The statement from the Iraqi PM ordering an investigation is crucial. Hope they find the real perpetrators, not just the usual suspects blamed for everything.
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Kavya N
So Iran blames US/Israel, US blames Iran. Meanwhile, no group claims responsibility. Sounds familiar. The region needs stability, not more conflict. Many Indians work in the Gulf and Iraq; their safety is paramount.

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