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Attack while the US is very busy
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This from Twitter- no idea on authenticityMultiple rockets have targeted Erbil in northern Iraq early on Sunday, the state news agency has reported quoting Erbil's governor.
More than three explosions were heard but the city airport was not believed to be the target, Deputy Minister Hiwa Afandi said.
Lawk Ghafuri, head of Kurdistan's Foreign Media Relations, also said more than three explosions were heard, He added that security forces are investigating the incident and updates will be available shortly.
As is consistent with previous attacks instigated by Iranian-backed militia, media channel Sabreen posted videos of the attack moments after its occurrence.
Erbil has been a repeated target of attacks.
Last year, drones laden with explosives struck close to the capital of Iraq's Kurdish region, where a US consulate is under construction.

Iraqi president says Erbil missile attack was act of terror
Barham Salih believes aim was to sabotage forming of a new government
