Erbil Under Regional Crossfire: Neutrality Fails to Shield the Region from Strikes

Subhi Al-Mandalawi, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, confirmed that official statistics reveal the magnitude of security challenges facing Kurdistan, placing it among the most targeted regions by missile and drone attacks. He noted that Erbil is paying the price for its neutrality and refusal to be drawn into regional conflicts or allow the passage of weapons to opposition forces. Al-Mandalawi warned that these attacks not only threaten the region's security but also undermine the partnership with the central government, calling on the International Coalition and the U.S. to provide air defense systems to counter these persistent strikes.