"Iran's Reckless Missile Strikes in Northern Iraq Condemned by US"
Iran launched ballistic missiles at targets in Iraq and Syria, including near the under-construction U.S. consulate in Erbil, northern Iraq, leading to condemnation from the U.S. and Iraq. The Iranian strikes were claimed to be retaliation for "anti-Iran groups" in the region, including ISIS, and were linked to ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip. The U.S. State Department strongly condemned the attacks, while Iran cited the killing of its commanders and recent atrocities as justification. The strikes resulted in civilian casualties and heightened tensions in the region.
