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Drone Falls in Iraq’s West Qurna Oil Field Amid Regional Tensions

Baghdad: A drone fell at the West Qurna 1 oil site in southern Iraq, Iraq's Security Media Cell said Tuesday, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), amid ongoing regional tensions.

According to Anadolu Agency, a rocket also struck a house in the Tharthar area in north-central Iraq, causing no injuries or explosions. These incidents occur as regional tensions have escalated following an offensive by Israel and the United States against Iran on February 28, which resulted in more than 1,340 deaths, including the then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Tehran has responded to the offensive with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting U.S. military assets. These strikes have led to casualties and infrastructure damage, while also disrupting global markets and aviation.