Our base in Erbil sustained a projectile strike. Fortunately, there were no Italian military personnel fatalities or injuries. All personnel are safe, according to a statement released on X by the Italian Ministry of Defence.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani posted on X, detailing that Italian soldiers had retreated to a bunker following the attack. He confirmed that all members of the contingent were unharmed and secure. He strongly condemned the assault on the Italian base in Erbil.
The incident occurred in the Iraqi autonomous region of Kurdistan, home to numerous international military installations. The Italian Ministry of Defence continues to monitor the situation closely. Additionally, the Swiss Embassy in Iran has been temporarily closed.
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The Italian military base in Erbil experienced a projectile attack. Thankfully, there were no Italian military deaths or injuries reported. The Italian Ministry of Defence confirmed this in a statemen