A military base in Erbil, northern Iraq, was attacked by drones linked to Iran, resulting in injuries to some American soldiers, while British troops at the base were unharmed.
British troops were targeted in a drone attack attributed to Iranian-linked forces at an air base in Erbil, northern Iraq. The incident took place on Wednesday night, with reports suggesting that a swarm of drones impacted the base but without causing injuries to British personnel. Conversely, a few American troops stationed there sustained minor injuries.
Brigadier Guy Foden from the Permanent Joint Headquarters highlighted the coordinated nature of the attacks, indicating that both Erbil and Baghdad experienced strikes, with attempts to intercept drones resulting in two UAVs being shot down. The ongoing situation at the base reflects the heightened tensions in the region, particularly amid a backdrop of escalating conflict involving Iran and its relations with the US and Israel.
Defence Secretary John Healey pointed to the potential involvement of Russian support, referencing Vladimir Putin's
