Iran-backed factions have conducted 20 drone attacks on oil and civilian facilities in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to a report by Al Arabiya this morning. The attacks targeted critical infrastructure within the region, as confirmed by the Al Arabiya report, which cited ongoing hostilities in the area. This development follows a pattern of drone activities in the region, with the current count reflecting a significant number of incidents against both energy and civilian targets. Previous reports have documented persistent security challenges in Iraqi Kurdistan, including various forms of cross-border and internal aggression, emphasizing the volatile geopolitical landscape of the area.