UK base in Iraq hit by Iranian drones

UK base in Iraq hit by Iranian drones Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 03/12/2026 - 15:07 While some projectiles shot down, other devices evaded defences and struck an air base in Erbil, UK media reports Off A British base in Iraq has come under attack from Iranian drones, wounding a number of American soldiers, UK media reported on Thursday. UK air-defence troops destroyed two drones, but other devices evaded defences and struck an air base in Erbil, northern Iraq, on Wednesday night, defence chiefs revealed. It marks the third successful strike against British forces since war began nearly two weeks ago.