Drone strike hits upscale hotel in Erbil; no casualties

Footage submitted to The New Region showed smoke rising from Arjaan Rotana and the adjacent Sky Towers residential compound. No reports of casualties have emerged so far. 

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US says pro-Iran militias may attack hotels in Kurdistan Region

“Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups may seek to target hotels frequented by foreigners in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region,” the embassy said in a statement.

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Iranian strikes on Kurdish opposition in Erbil injure one fighter

The Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI) and the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) were targeted in drone strikes, with at least one KDPI fighter injured.

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Trump says Iran deal requires ‘unconditional surrender’

“There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER! After that, and the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we … will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

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Iran threatens to target ‘all facilities’ of Kurdistan Region if opposition offensive begins

"All facilities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq will be widely targeted as a backstop for these groups and the regime," said Ali Akbar Ahmadian.

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Iranian military says strikes on Gulf countries not ‘hostile act’

"If we target US bases, it does not mean a hostile act against neighboring countries or the states of the Persian Gulf," said Mohamma Akraminia, the army spokesperson.

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‘I'd be all ​for it’: Trump endorses Kurdish offensive in Iran

"I think it's wonderful that they want to do that," said US President Donald Trump when asked about a Kurdish opposition offensive into Iran.

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‘Leave the Kurds alone. We are not guns for hire’ says Iraqi First Lady

"Too often, the Kurds are remembered only when their strength or sacrifice is needed," said Iraqi First Lady Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed.

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Kurdish opposition alliance condemns Iranian strikes on Erbil bases

"The regime's attacks on the bases and headquarters of the political parties of Eastern Kurdistan, which are a sign of the great weakness and fear of the regime's officials toward the Kurdish rights movement in Iran, will not weaken our struggle and resolve — but rather will strengthen our will to fight for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic and the liberation of Kurdistan," said the Kurdish opposition alliance.

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