Tuesday 28 July 2026 07:30 UTC
Iranian drones strike northern Iraq as direct US attacks pause
In the 24 hours ending 28 July 07:30 UTC, Iran launched a large drone attack on northern Iraq.
The drones targeted Kurdish areas, including Erbil, Koya, and Soran. US forces shot down an Iranian attack drone over Erbil. Other drones were also intercepted.
Direct US-Iran attacks remained paused. Donald Trump, the US president, said talks with Iran were continuing. Iran warned that it viewed the US naval blockade as an escalation.
Ukraine launched a large drone attack across Russia. A logistics warehouse near Moscow was destroyed by fire.
Iran executed two people accused of killing police officers during January anti-government protests.
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