Drone Explodes at US Base in Erbil, Air Defenses Intercept Additional Drones

A drone exploded at a US military base in the Erbil region of Iraq, according to an Iraqi channel affiliated with the Iranian-backed Shia axis. Concurrently, air defense systems were activated at the US consulate in Erbil. Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera reported that air defense systems intercepted three drones near the US consulate in the area. No further details on casualties or damage have been provided.