A missile has struck an Italian military base near **Erbil in northern Iraq, raising serious questions about whether the widening Middle East conflict is now targeting NATO-linked forces. According to Italy’s Defence Ministry, a missile hit the base overnight, but no casualties were reported among the roughly 300 Italian troops stationed there.
The troops, deployed as part of international operations against ISIS, reportedly took shelter in bunkers before the missile impact. Italian Defence Minister **Guido Crosetto confirmed the strike and said all personnel are safe.
However, the biggest question remains: Who launched the missile? No group has officially claimed responsibility yet. The attack comes amid a rapidly escalating regional confrontation involving **Iran, the **United States, and Israel, with several coalition-linked bases across Iraq and Syria targeted in recent weeks.
Could this strike drag NATO deeper into the conflict? Was this a warning shot, or the beginning of a broader escalation against Western forces in the region?
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