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 Iraqi Kurdistan Attacked Again, Multiple Security Personnel Injured
The United Arab Emirates consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan was attacked for a second time within a week, resulting in injuries to multiple security personnel and physical damage to the consulate building. The precise perpetrators have not been identified, but the recurrence of these assaults signals a deteriorating security environment for foreign diplomatic missions in the region. Kuwait strongly condemned the attacks, denouncing the targeting of diplomatic compounds as a blatant breach of international law, including the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations. Kuwait emphasized the need for stronger protective measures to ensure the safety of diplomatic staff and infrastructure.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Mar 2026 19:42
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
Drone Attack Injures Guards at UAE Consulate in Iraq's Kurdistan Region
A drone attack targeted the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, marking the second such assault within a week. The attack left two security guards injured and caused damage to the consulate building. The UAE has condemned the attack strongly, emphasizing the breach of international laws protecting diplomatic missions under the Vienna Convention. Security and diplomatic personnel serving at the consulate are directly affected by these attacks, heightening concerns about the safety of foreign missions in the region. The UAE has urged Iraqi and Kurdistan regional authorities to conduct a swift investigation to identify and hold those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Mar 2026 14:12
UAE, Jordan Leaders Call for Ceasefire Amid Rising Regional Conflict
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Jordan’s King Abdullah II spoke by phone to address the intensifying military conflict destabilizing the Middle East. They expressed grave concern over the recent attack on the UAE Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which King Abdullah condemned as a serious breach of international diplomatic norms. This incident highlights increasing risks faced by diplomatic missions in volatile areas. Both countries emphasized the pressing need to cease all military operations to prevent further deterioration of regional stability. They advocated for prioritizing dialogue and diplomatic efforts to resolve ongoing conflicts, underlining the threat these... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Mar 2026 12:09
