UAE Consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan Hit in Second Attack, GCC Condemns Assault
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has publicly condemned a second attack on the United Arab Emirates consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan, labeling it a serious breach of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. This repeated assault endangers the safety of UAE diplomats and consulate staff stationed in the region. This rare recurrence of attacks on diplomatic missions raises alarms about deteriorating security conditions in Iraqi Kurdistan, a semi-autonomous region in northern Iraq. It disrupts essential diplomatic activities and threatens broader regional security by potentially escalating tensions between Gulf states and local actors. The GCC's condemnation underscores the risks posed not only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Mar 2026 21:00
UAE Consulate in Iraq's Kurdistan Targeted Twice in Days Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has been struck twice in the span of one week, with the latest attack involving a drone strike that injured two security guards. This marks a worrying escalation as foreign diplomatic missions face increasing targeted violence in a volatile area. Qatar officially condemned the second attack, denouncing it as a flagrant breach of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and warning that such actions endanger the lives of diplomatic staff while undermining established international norms. The incident adds strain to Iraq’s Kurdistan region, which remains a flashpoint amid broader Middle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Mar 2026 15:15
