What happened overnight: Trump urges Kurdish forces in Iraq to attack Iran as war widens

Iran launched an overnight drone attack on the US Al Udied airbase in Qatar, the biggest US base ‌in the Middle East
What happened overnight: Trump urges Kurdish forces in Iraq to attack Iran as war widens

Iraqi Kurds sit outside their homes, damaged following a drone attack that struck their neighbourhood in Irbil, Iraq, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Salar Salim)

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 - 07:00
Parisa Hafezi and Steve Holland

What happened overnight

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from €1.50 a week.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Lord Peter Mandelson - Epstein files scandal Mandelson’s £75,000 payout after sacking was ‘value for money’, claims minister
Russia Trial Russian court convicts 19 people over deadly 2024 Moscow concert hall attack
Iran US Heritage Sites Damage to historical sites in Iran raises alarm about war’s impact
#Iran#Middle East#Israel-Palestine#Donald Trump
<p>Iran has vowed to maintain its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Picture: AP Photo/PA.</p>

Iran will use Strait of Hormuz as leverage, says country’s new leader

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited