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Iranian-linked drones attacked a U.S. base in Erbil, injuring U.S. personnel, with UK forces supporting response efforts amid rising regional tensions.
A military base in Erbil, Iraq, was attacked by multiple Iranian-linked drones on March 11, 2026, injuring some U.S. personnel but causing no British casualties, according to UK and U.S. officials.
Two drones were intercepted, but several struck the base.
UK forces, present in support, reported increased coordination in attacks on Erbil and Baghdad.
Defence Secretary John Healey noted evidence of a link between Iran and Russia, citing drone technology possibly influenced by Russian designs, and highlighted concerns over rising oil prices tied to Iran’s warnings against shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The UK has flown over 300 pilot hours in 13 days, deployed RAF patrols across the region, and sent HMS Dragon to the Mediterranean, while emphasizing de-escalation and regional cooperation to address the crisis.
Los drones vinculados a Irán atacaron una base estadounidense en Erbil, hiriendo a algunos miembros del personal estadounidense, y los funcionarios del Reino Unido señalaron un aumento de los ataques y posibles vínculos entre Irán y Rusia.