erbil: Missiles hit Iraq’s Kurdish capital, Iran’s revolutionary guard claim responsibility

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed duty for a dozen ballistic missiles that struck Iraq’s northern Kurdish regional capital of Erbil within the early hours of Sunday, Iran’s state media reported, including that the assault was in opposition to Israeli “strategic centres” in Erbil.

The missile assault comes as talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal face the prospect of collapse after a last-minute Russian demand pressured world powers to pause negotiations for an undetermined time regardless of having a largely accomplished textual content.

The missiles, which focused the U.S. consulate’s new constructing, brought on solely materials harm and one civilian was injured, the Kurdish inside ministry mentioned. An Iraqi safety official informed Reuters that the missiles have been manufactured in Iran.

“Any repetition of assaults by Israel will probably be met with a harsh, decisive and damaging response,” the Revolutionary Guard mentioned in an announcement reported by state media.

A U.S. official blamed Iran for the assault earlier on Sunday however didn’t give additional particulars. Iranian officers have but to remark.

Individually, U.S. State Division spokesperson known as it an “outrageous assault” however mentioned no Individuals have been harm and there was no harm to US authorities amenities in Erbil.