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Erbil Intercepts Iranian Attacks; Schools Temporarily Close

3/3/2026

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Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, faced Iranian missiles and drones after the U.S.-Israeli action against Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader.
On March 1, coalition air defense systems intercepted multiple projectiles, preventing damage to the U.S. Consulate and Erbil International Airport.
No casualties were reported.
Gas supplies to power stations were halted, reducing electricity production, while schools and universities suspended operations from March 1 to March 4 for safety.

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Story summary

Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, faced Iranian missiles and drones after the U.S.-Israeli action against Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader.
On March 1, coalition air defense systems intercepted multiple projectiles, preventing damage to the U.S. Consulate and Erbil International Airport.
No casualties were reported.
Gas supplies to power stations were halted, reducing electricity production, while schools and universities suspended operations from March 1 to March 4 for safety.