"Explosive-laden drones struck three oil fields in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, forcing temporary shutdowns. This is the fifth site targeted in one week."
"Two drones hit the Peshkabir field and a third struck the Tawke field, both operated by Norway's DNO, in Zakho district around 6 a.m. local time."
"The drone campaign follows increased tensions between Baghdad's central government and Kurdistan authorities regarding oil exports and a stalled pipeline to Turkey."
"Security sources link such attacks to regional proxy struggles between Iran and the United States and its ally Israel."
Drones struck three oil fields in Iraq's Kurdistan region, with attacks occurring over the course of a week. Targets included the Peshkabir and Tawke fields, operated by Norway's DNO, and a Hunt Oil site in Dohuk. Preliminary assessments show material damage but no reported casualties. Security sources suggest these drone strikes originate from areas controlled by Iran-backed militias, reflecting ongoing regional proxy struggles between Iran and the United States, including tensions over oil exports between the central government and Kurdistan authorities.
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