ROME: Italian authorities have confirmed an attack on a NATO base in the Iraqi city of Erbil.
According to the Italian Defense Minister, all Italian soldiers were in a safe location following the incident, and there were no casualties. The minister stated that the process of transferring Italian soldiers from Iraq is currently underway.
To date, 102 personnel have returned to Italy. Additionally, 40 personnel have been transferred to Jordan, while the remaining soldiers are planned to be evacuated by land via Turkey.
The Defense Minister emphasized that the transfer of troops is a temporary measure and does not constitute a complete withdrawal from the region.
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The Middle East is on the brink of a major confrontation as the United States has initiated a significant military buildup in response to heightened threats from Iran, including the announced closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon has dispatched B-2 stealth bombers to the region and approved the deployment of thousands of additional troops, signaling a potentially severe escalation in the long-standing conflict.
In a stark warning to Tehran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced via social media that it has deployed B-2 Spirit bombers to the region. CENTCOM’s message was notably severe, stating that the mission of the long-range strategic bombers is not only to “eliminate the threat posed by the Iranian regime from a long distance” but also to ensure its “inability to regain power in the future.” The phrasing has raised concerns in diplomatic circles about the potential scope of US military objectives.
