Nechirvan Barzani Says Iran Admits 'Fault' in Attack That Killed Six Peshmerga, Probe Promised

Peregraf — Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, said Iran has acknowledged responsibility for the recent missile attack on Peshmerga forces in Erbil’s Soran district, describing the strike as a “mistake” and pledging to conduct an investigation. 

The statement comes after a deadly escalation earlier Tuesday, when six Iranian ballistic missiles struck Peshmerga positions in two separate waves. According to the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Peshmerga, the missiles targeted the headquarters of the 7th Infantry Division under Command Area One, as well as a unit from the 5th Infantry Division.

At least six Peshmerga fighters were killed in the attack, with around 30 others wounded, marking one of the deadliest assaults on Kurdish forces in recent months.

Kurdistan Region officials have strongly condemned the bombardment, calling it a clear violation of Iraqi sovereignty and the principles of good neighborly relations. Authorities have urged the federal government in Baghdad and the international community to take firm measures to prevent further attacks. 

The strike comes amid growing regional tensions linked to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, and has now entered its 25th day. Officials warn that the continued escalation risks drawing the Kurdistan Region into a broader conflict, despite its stated position of neutrality.