Iran’s drone strike on Kurds may be warning over Trump administration’s backchannel, analyst says

Reports indicate that two drones targeted the office of Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, as well as the residence of the region's intelligence chief in northern Iraq on Monday. The attack occurs amidst rising regional tensions. Some analysts suggest that this action by Iran may serve as a warning in response to backchannel diplomatic efforts involving the Trump administration. Further details regarding potential casualties or damage from the strike have not yet been released.