Italian PM expresses solidarity with troops after Erbil base attack

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with Italian military personnel following an attack on the country’s base in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan.

In a post on X, Meloni said she was closely monitoring the situation and in constant contact with Defence Ministers Antonio Tajani and Guido Crosetto, Caliber. Az reports. 

Continuo a seguire con attenzione quanto accaduto alla nostra base di Erbil, sono in costante contatto con i ministri Tajani e Crosetto per monitorare la situazione. A nome del Governo e mio personale esprimo solidarietà e vicinanza ai nostri militari, rimasti illesi a seguito…

— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) March 12, 2026

She praised the troops for their courage and professionalism, noting that all personnel emerged unscathed and highlighting their daily work to support peace and security in crisis regions.

The prime minister emphasised that Italy stands behind its forces and acknowledged the challenges they face while serving abroad.

An Italian military base in Erbil, located in Iraqi Kurdistan, was struck overnight by an airstrike, Italian defence officials confirmed on March 12. No personnel were injured in the incident.

Initial reports from the Italian Defence Ministry described the attack as a missile strike, but later statements indicated that a drone had destroyed a military vehicle at the base, possibly unintentionally.

By Sabina Mammadli