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The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has repeatedly warned about the increasing threats of attacks from Iran and Iranian-back militias on troops and allies in Iraq and Syria.

United statesFrank mckenzieMasrour barzaniMustafa al kadhimiKurdish regionalMiddle eastAssociated press in decemberPrime minister mustafaMinister mustafaAp newsAs many 12 missiles were fired sunday toward the us consulate in iraqs northern city of irbilRaqi security officials saida us defense official said missiles had been launched at the city from neighboring iran in iraq and gave different accounts of damagea second there was no damage casualties any government facilityUt iraqi officials said several missiles had hit the us consulate building is new and currently unoccupied defense officialHo spoke on condition of anonymity because information was still coming inAid it was still not certain exactly how many missiles were fired and where they landed the iraqi security officials said there no immediate report of casualties from attackHich occurred shortly after midnight and caused material damage in the area they spoke on condition of anonymity line with regulations one iraqi officials said ballistic missiles were fired from iran