Iran Drone Attacks Erbil Air Base
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Mar 12, 2026 · Last updated Mar 12, 2026
The escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the drone attacks by Iran and the retaliatory strikes by the United States and Israel, is increasing geopolitical risk. This could lead to higher oil prices, benefiting entities like Russia, and potentially impacting global supply chains and defense spending.
British troops came under attack from Iranian-linked drones at a Western forces air base in Iraq — Erbil, Iraq, on March 11. British air-defense forces destroyed two drones, but others struck the base, causing minor injuries to United States troops. This incident follows a previous Iranian-linked drone strike on the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on March 2. United Kingdom Defence Secretary John Healey suggested that Vladimir Putin's Russia is assisting Iran with its drone tactics, which have become more effective. The new supreme leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a warning to the United States to close its Gulf bases or face further attacks. These events are seen as a direct escalation following joint strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28. The United Kingdom is considering its response, including potentially deploying Navy warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz, and has already deployed HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean.
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