Multiple drones targeted locations near an airport and oil facilities in southern Iraq on Friday, specifically striking a cargo terminal at Basra Airport and two drones hitting the Burjesia oil facility, where American companies operate. Additionally, an oil field where BP is also active was impacted. These incidents have been reported by security sources within Iraq, but it remains unclear who is behind the drone attacks. On the same day, the Iraqi government and leaders from the largely autonomous Kurdish region issued a statement demanding that 'Iraqi territory must not be used as a base for attacks against neighboring countries.' This reflects ongoing tensions in the region and the complex interplay of local and international interests surrounding Iraqi territorial integrity and security. Adding to the situation, Tehran has threatened to carry out attacks in Kurdish areas if Kurdish soldiers participate in strikes against Iran, indicating the potential for escalated conflicts that could involve multiple factions within Iraq and neighboring Iran. This dynamic poses risks not only to regional stability but also to foreign investments and operations in the Iraqi oil sector, which are critical for the country's economy.