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The missiles were launched from the “east outside Iraq’s borders” towards a new United States consulate building and residential areas, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government. The attack damaged buildings and homes and one person was “lightly wounded,” the statement said.
Initial reports shared on social media had claimed the missiles may have struck the US consulate building, but Lawk Ghafuri, press spokesperson for the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), said Sunday that only areas around the compound were hit.
“None of the missiles hit the new US consulate which is still under construction in Erbil,” Ghafuri said in a statement on Twitter, attributed to the Kurdistan Counter Terrorism Forces.
A US State Department spokesperson confirmed to CNN there was no damage to or casualties at any US government facility and the incident is being investigated by the government of Iraq and the Kurdish Regional Government. The spokesperson added, “We condemn this outrageous attack and display of violence.”
Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq said in tweet Sunday, “Erbil will stand strong against cowardly attacks. I strongly condemn the terrorist attack on Erbil and call on its resilient people to keep calm and follow the guidance of the security services.”
Broadcasting was temporarily interrupted at a local local television station, Kurdistan 24, after missiles struck a nearby area, the broadcaster said on its website.
This is a developing story, more to come…
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