Explosions heard near US base in Iraq after Pentagon finishes latest strikes against Iran
Explosive-laden drones targeted a military base in northern Iraq that hosts American forces on Friday, hours after the U.S. military concluded its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran. Kurdish security officials said coalition forces shot down five drones over Irbil, Ir.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated intelligence & security brief. The source report from The Hill says: Explosive-laden drones targeted a military base in northern Iraq that hosts American forces on Friday, hours after the U.S. military concluded its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran. Kurdish security officials said coalition forces shot down five drones over Irbil, Ir.
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- Published: Jul 24, 2026, 1:06 PM UTC
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