Violent clashes in Northern Iraq

Northern Iraq has suddenly become volatile. Violent clashes have erupted in the city of Erbil, in the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, between Peshmerga forces and members of the Herki tribe.

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In the KurdistanRegional Government of Iraq's Erbil city, between Peshmerga and Herki tribeforces, intensearmed clashes havebroke out.

While the Kurdistan Democratic Party buildingwas set on fire, the Herki tribe issued a threat, stating, "If Barzani'sforces do not withdraw within two hours, we will blow up the refineries."The rockets carried by some individuals, who are alleged to be from the Herki tribe, also drew attention.

"WE WILL BLOWWE WILL DESTROY"

The tribal forces, who set fire to the Kurdistan Democratic Party buildingin Erbil, issued threats. The Herki tribestated, "If Barzani'sforces do not withdraw within two hours, we will blow upthe refineries."theyannounced.made the statement. It was learned that the refinery mentioned by the tribe is theregion's largest oil refinery, Lanaz. Itwas learnedthat it is Lanaz. It was stated that the oil refinery is located 20 kilometers from Erbil.

"WE WILL CUT OFF THEIR HANDS"

As tensions escalated, Peshmergaforcesbegan deploying to the Erbil city center. Meanwhile, tribal members the city's variouspoints of entry were closed. A statement regarding the clasheswas issued by theGovernorof Erbil. The Governor stated, "Chaos isWe will cut off the hands of anyone who tries to cause trouble," he said.

SHOW OF FORCEWITH ROCKETSMeanwhile, some footage on social media drew attention. It was claimed that some individuals seen holding rockets belonged to the Herki tribe.

Meanwhile, some footage on social media drew attention.It was claimed that someindividuals seen holding rocketsbelonged to the Herki tribe.

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