Iran Condemns 'Suspicious' Drone Attack on Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister's Office

What happened

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei condemned a drone attack that targeted the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister’s office, describing it as a 'highly suspicious development' that demands vigilance and careful attention, according to state news agency IRNA, as reported by Naharnet Lebanon.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi responded by ordering the formation of an investigative committee to identify the sources and launch points of the drone attack against Kurdistan’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, signaling official concern at the highest level.

While the claims and condemnations come from Iranian and Iraqi officials, there is no publicly available confirmation of responsibility or further detail on the drone strike’s impact or casualties in the supplied material. The context of regional tensions involving Lebanon-related actors such as Hezbollah and Israel remains relevant but unconnected in this specific report.

Known from the source

• Iran’s foreign ministry condemned a drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister’s office.
• Iranian spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei described the attack as 'highly suspicious' and requiring attention.
• Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an official probe and investigative committee into the drone strike.
• The target was the office of Kurdistan’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani.
• No confirmed information on casualties, perpetrators, or detailed attack impact in supplied source.

What remains unclear

The incident adds to a pattern of escalating drone and missile activities in the broader Middle East, raising concerns for security in Lebanon, particularly regarding spillover risks and the potential for indirect effects via Iran-affiliated groups. However, no direct links to Lebanese militia or Israeli actions are confirmed here.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Details on attack casualties or damage. Verification of drone strike perpetrators or launch origin. Further official statements from Iraqi or Kurdish authorities.

Evidence note

Outside Brief has kept this brief source-led and attributed. Claims should be read alongside the original source linked below.

Original source: Naharnet Lebanon. Open the source.