Iran's Missile Strike in Northern Iraq Sparks Regional Tensions and Civilian Casualties

 Iran has struck targets in northern Iraq, leading to bitter disputes between the two nations. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard revealed that they launched 24 missiles, targeting alleged Mossad headquarters in Iraq's Kurdistan region, and ISIS locations in Syria. This strike resulted in civilian casualties, including the death of a prominent Kurdish businessman. Both Iraq and the US have condemned Iran's "reckless missile strikes."

This controversy comes amid heightened tensions in the region and fears of a wider spillover of the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Iran claims that the attacks were a response to threats from Israeli spies as part of Iran's legitimate right to deter national security threats. Additionally, Iran's strikes on Syria were in response to recent terrorist operations that led to the death of Iranians. This move has sparked concerns about further destabilization in the region, particularly in conflict-ridden Iraq.