LBCI

Warplanes and missiles seen in Iraq's airspace: Witnesses, military source

Middle East News

28-02-2026 | 04:56

Share

Share

Warplanes and missiles seen in Iraq's airspace: Witnesses, military source

Warplanes and missiles were seen flying through Iraqi airspace as Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran, witnesses and a military source told AFP.

The military source said on condition of anonymity "our forces detected warplanes from the direction of Israel that crossed the airspace over Baghdad" and other provinces, adding that missiles were also seen flying over the northern province of Kirkuk.

"We saw several missiles flying at a low altitude" near the district of Dakuk in Kirkuk, two witnesses said. A soldier in the city of Ramadi in western Iraq told AFP he saw warplanes flying overhead.

AFP

Middle East News

missiles

Iraq's

airspace:

Witnesses,

military

source

Next

Trump says US 'may have casualties' in Iran attack

Blasts heard over Jerusalem: AFP journalists

Previous

Recommended For You

US military prepares to board Iran-linked ships in coming days: WSJ

Middle East News

11:29

US military prepares to board Iran-linked ships in coming days: WSJ

Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz

10:01

Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz

US forces turn 23 vessels back to Iran, enforcing blockade: Military

Middle East News

08:05

US forces turn 23 vessels back to Iran, enforcing blockade: Military

Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Hormuz strait: UKMTO

Middle East News

07:23

Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Hormuz strait: UKMTO

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Lebanon’s gas station owners' syndicate say gasoline hike caught them by surprise, warn of wider impact

2026-02-17

Lebanon’s gas station owners' syndicate say gasoline hike caught them by surprise, warn of wider impact

Lebanese Army condemns shooting incident involving UNIFIL in south, says investigation underway

08:27

Lebanese Army condemns shooting incident involving UNIFIL in south, says investigation underway

Israel says US-Iran ceasefire 'does not include Lebanon'

Middle East News

2026-04-08

Israel says US-Iran ceasefire 'does not include Lebanon'

UNIFIL statement: One peacekeeper killed in South Lebanon likely by 'non-state actors'

08:43

UNIFIL statement: One peacekeeper killed in South Lebanon likely by 'non-state actors'

Videos

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

2026-03-08

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-06

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-05

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

2026-03-05

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

2026-03-02

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

2026-02-16

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

2026-02-14

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

2026-02-01

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanon enters ‘new phase’ after ceasefire, President Aoun says in national speech

1

Lebanon enters ‘new phase’ after ceasefire, President Aoun says in national speech

Israeli army says established 'Yellow Line' in Lebanon, as in Gaza

2

Israeli army says established 'Yellow Line' in Lebanon, as in Gaza

UNIFIL statement: One peacekeeper killed in South Lebanon likely by 'non-state actors'

3

UNIFIL statement: One peacekeeper killed in South Lebanon likely by 'non-state actors'

Lebanon PM condemns attack on French UNIFIL troops on Saturday

4

Lebanon PM condemns attack on French UNIFIL troops on Saturday

A fragile homecoming: Lebanon’s displaced return south under temporary ceasefire

5

A fragile homecoming: Lebanon’s displaced return south under temporary ceasefire

Civil Defense and Lebanese Army organize return of southern residents as leaflets warn of landmine risks

6

Civil Defense and Lebanese Army organize return of southern residents as leaflets warn of landmine risks

Hezbollah denies involvement in deadly attack on UN peacekeepers

7

Hezbollah denies involvement in deadly attack on UN peacekeepers

Iran command says has closed Hormuz again over US blockade

8

Iran command says has closed Hormuz again over US blockade

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More