Drone Attacks Target Multiple Oil Fields in Iraqi Kurdistan

A series of drone attacks have targeted multiple oil fields in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, including facilities operated by U.S.-based HKN Energy and Norwegian company DNO, causing significant material damage but no casualties. The Sarsang oil field in Duhok, operated by HKN Energy, was notably hit and set ablaze, leading to a suspension of operations while investigations continue. Kurdish authorities condemned the strikes as deliberate acts of terrorism and urged the Iraqi federal government to take urgent action to prevent further attacks and hold the perpetrators accountable. Security sources point to Iran-backed militias as likely responsible, raising concerns about escalating proxy conflicts and regional instability. These attacks coincide with recent strategic agreements between U.S. operators and the Iraqi government, intensifying political tensions between Baghdad and the Kurdistan regional authorities. U.S. officials have condemned the violence and called for a strong response to protect vital energy infrastructure in the region.