Following the escalation of clashes in Mosul and their spillover into the city of Kirkuk in Iraq, Iran's ambassador to the country confirmed on Friday, October 30, that ISIS suicide attacks in Kirkuk resulted in the deaths of three Iranians and injuries to five others. Hassan Danaeifar, the Iranian ambassador, reported in an interview with the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) that three Iranian technicians died in a power plant project in Kirkuk. Prior to him, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the ISIS attacks in Kirkuk the previous night and reported the deaths of four Iranians in these incidents. While the battle against the Islamic State group, ISIS, continues for the fourth consecutive day in Mosul, several members of this group carried out multiple suicide attacks in the oil-rich city of Kirkuk on Friday, October 30, leaving at least eight dead. According to Reuters, following these attacks that occurred in the early hours of Friday, the Iraqi government declared a curfew in Kirkuk. The report also stated that ISIS claimed responsibility for these suicide attacks in online statements. In these attacks, six security personnel and two Iranians lost their lives. The Iranian citizens were part of a team working at a power plant outside Kirkuk. Reuters, citing Iraqi security sources, reported that eight ISIS members were also killed during these attacks. Meanwhile, Agence France-Presse reported that ISIS members targeted several government buildings in Kirkuk and killed '16 people' at the Iranian power plant north of the city. Some media outlets described these buildings as 'security centers including the governor's office and police centers.' Agence France-Presse explained that three suicide bombers succeeded in carrying out their attack upon entering the power plant in the city of Debs, which is being constructed by an Iranian company. The suicide attacks on Friday occurred four days after Kurdish and Iraqi forces, supported by a U.S.-led coalition, launched a large-scale offensive aimed at retaking the city of Mosul from ISIS forces. Mosul was unexpectedly captured by ISIS in the summer of 2014 and became a launchpad for the group's presence on the global stage.
Death of Three Iranians in Kirkuk Following ISIS Suicide Attacks
Three Iranian technicians were killed in Kirkuk, Iraq, due to ISIS suicide attacks amidst ongoing battles in Mosul. The attacks highlight the continuing threat of ISIS in the region and the involvement of Iranian nationals in reconstruction efforts.
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📰 What Happened
Three Iranian technicians were killed in Kirkuk, Iraq, due to ISIS suicide attacks amidst ongoing battles in Mosul. The attacks highlight the continuing threat of ISIS in the region and the involvement of Iranian nationals in reconstruction efforts.
- ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks in Kirkuk.
- The Iranian technicians were working on a power plant project at the time of the attack.
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📚 Background
ISIS captured Mosul in 2014, establishing a significant foothold in Iraq, and continues to conduct attacks despite losing territorial control. Iran has been involved in Iraq's reconstruction efforts post-ISIS.
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