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IRGC target Mossad headquarters in the Kurdistan region of Iraq

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Al Mayadeen + Agencies
  • 16 Jan 2024 00:39
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declares its targeting of "espionage headquarters and terrorist gatherings" in both Syria and Iraqi Kurdistan. This action is in response to the two terrorist attacks that occurred in Kerman earlier this month.

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  • Circulating scenes of missiles being launched from Iran towards northern Iraq (Social Media/ X)
    Circulating scenes of missiles being launched from Iran towards northern Iraq on January 16, 2024. (Social Media/ X)

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps in Iran announced it targeted "the headquarters of terrorist groups in the region with ballistic missiles." According to the IRGC statement, the attack came in response to "the terrorist crimes recently committed by Iran’s enemies."

The Revolutionary Guard specified that its target included "gatherings of terrorists linked to the terrorist operations carried out in Iran recently."

In a subsequent statement, the Revolutionary Guard confirmed that it had targeted "one of the main headquarters of the Israeli Mossad in the Kurdistan region of Iraq." This action was stated to be a response to the Israeli occupation entity's assassination of leaders within the Revolutionary Guard and the Axis of Resistance.

It explained that the targeted Mossad headquarters is "the center for developing espionage operations and planning terrorist operations in the region, especially against Iran."

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On the other hand, Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Syria reported the sounds of explosions that shook the city of Aleppo. Preliminary information suggested missile strikes targeting locations in the southeastern part of the city.

Simultaneously, Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Iraq reported that "the sounds of at least seven explosions were heard in Erbil" within the Kurdistan region, highlighting the presence of sirens at the American consulate in the city.

🚨 BREAKING: Alarms sound at the US consulate in Erbil in northern Iraq, which has reportedly come under fire of a ballistic missile or heavy drone attack. At least eight explosions have been heard.

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Reuters, citing security sources, reported that "Erbil Airport in Iraqi Kurdistan region halts air traffic after explosions were heard in the city"

Moreover, two US officials told Reuters that the missile strikes in Iraq did not affect any US facilities and there were no US casualties.

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