Iraqi sources report hearing the sound of several explosions in Erbil, Iraq, Fars reports; drone strike hit Iranian opposition camp north of Iraq's Erbil

The news of explosions in Erbil, particularly related to a drone strike on an Iranian opposition camp, signals rising tensions in the region, which could escalate conflict dynamics.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 13 May 2026, 20:02 UTCOn the live feed at 19:42 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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Investors should monitor potential impacts on oil prices and safe-haven assets, as instability in Iraq often affects broader geopolitical risk sentiment and could provoke responses from regional powers or the U.S.

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