Drone attack on UAE consulate in Iraq

INCIDENT10.03.2026
Drone attack on UAE consulate in Iraq

The consulate building of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Iraq has been attacked by a drone.
“Elchi” reports that the consulate building of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Iraq has been attacked by a drone.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the UAE consulate building in the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) region was targeted.
The drone attack, described as a “treacherous terrorist attack” in the statement, was strongly condemned, and it was noted that the consulate building was damaged, but there were no casualties.
It was emphasized that targeting diplomatic missions is a clear violation of all international laws, primarily the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which ensures the full inviolability of diplomatic buildings and personnel.
The attack was highlighted as a “dangerous escalation and a threat to regional security and stability.”
The statement addressed to the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) called for an investigation into the attack, the identification of those responsible, and the implementation of necessary measures to hold them accountable.
The statement, emphasizing the importance of protecting diplomatic missions and personnel in accordance with international laws and norms, noted that the UAE unequivocally rejects such treacherous attacks aimed at undermining security and stability.

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