Iran launches barrage of missile strikes in northern Iraq and Syria; US condemns attacks
File photo
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) launched missile attacks on multiple "terrorist targets" in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq and Syria, state media reported on Tuesday (Jan 16). In a statement, the IRCG said the attacks destroyed "a spy headquarters" and a "gathering of anti-Iranian terrorist groups" in Arbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. According to Iraq's Kurdistan Security Council, four people were killed and six others were injured.
Meanwhile, the Kurdistan Democratic Party said that prominent businessman Peshraw Dizayee was among the civilians who were killed. The IRCG said that it hit targets in Syria with ballistic missiles, including the "gathering places of commanders and main elements related to recent terrorist operations, particularly the Islamic State group."
Click here to follow all updates on the Israel-Hamas war
The strike in Syria was in response to recent attacks by terrorist groups that killed Iranians in the southern cities of Kerman and Rask. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said that explosions were heard in Aleppo and its countryside.
US condemns Iranian strikes
)
Israel tried to kill Iranian leader, but Trump intervened - Here's what Netanyahu said about it
)
At least 6 dead as bridge collapses near Pune, rescue operations underway
)
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei ‘not off limits’, says Israeli official
)
‘Iran could’ve made 15 nuclear bombs, we had no choice’: Israel
)
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh likely to visit China this month
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘No Kings’ protest: Hundreds of thousands of people take to US streets | In pics
)
Iran-Israel war: 'Targeted Israel with ballistic missiles in coordination with Iran', say Yemen's Houthis
)
Israel-Iran war: Israeli strike targeted defence ministry headquarters in Tehran, says Iranian media
)
'Most distant strike': Israeli Air Force bombs Iranian plane at Mashhad Airport in Iran - WATCH
)
'Full might of US Armed Forces will...': US warns Iran against any misadventure
)
How Israel prepared and attacked 170 targets, over 720 military infrastructure in Iran in less than three days - WATCH video
)
Iran will pay ‘very heavy price’ for Israeli civilian deaths, warns Netanyahu
)
'If India needs us, we stand ready' | A nation writes back: Operation Sindoor sparks civilian wave of support
)
US, UK to join Israel-Iran war? Britain moves assets, jets to Middle East
)
'Iran has SOLID EVIDENCE against US': Foreign minister accuses America of supporting Israeli attacks - Here's what he said
)
Out of Earth defence: Israel intercepts Iranian ballistic missile in space - What is exoatmospheric interception? WATCH
)
Did Iran shoot down third Israeli F-35 jet? Tehran claims it captured two pilots after Israel slams earlier claims as 'fake news'
)
Who is Vance Boelter, the suspect in Minnesota lawmakers shootings
)
Israel-Iran war: Iran launches new wave of missiles, Israel strikes Tehran | VIDEO
)
US travel ban on 36 more countries? Trump considering new travel restrictions - Here's the FULL LIST of nations
)
Israel-Iran war: Israel strikes underground missile facility in western Iran's Khorramabad
)
British fighter jet makes emergency landing in Thiruvananthapuram
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Israel bombed world's largest gas field in Iran? All about South Pars and why it matters
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Are you addicted to Reels and Shorts? Here's how your brain is becoming weak with every scroll
)
6 feared dead as helicopter carrying pilgrims crashes in Kedarnath
The US slammed Iran for its "reckless" deadly missile attacks on targets in the Kurdistan region, warning they undermine stability. In a statement, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "The United States strongly condemns Iran's attacks in Erbil today and offers condolences to the families of those who were killed. We oppose Iran's reckless missile strikes, which undermine Iraq's stability."
Earlier, a White House spokesperson said no US personnel or facilities were targeted.
Israeli spy HQ in Kurdistan targeted too
In its statement, the IRCG also said that it had struck the alleged Israeli "spy headquarters," the IRNA news agency reported. The guards said the headquarters had served as "the centre for developing espionage operations and planning terrorist actions in the region".
The strike was in response to recent attacks on Iran and the "axis of resistance" of Iran-aligned groups, which have raised concerns about violence spreading from the Israel-Hamas war.
(With inputs from agencies)