Iran claims strikes on ‘Israeli espionage HQ’ close to US consulate in Iraqi city

Iran has claimed responsibility for attacks on what it calls an Israeli “espionage headquarters“ in the city of Erbil, Iraq. The attack, which took place simultaneously with another offensive in Syria, purportedly against Isis, was carried out of the Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC). The strikes landed close to the US consulate in the city, which is the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: http