Erbil, July 27 -- Several explosions rocked Erbil in northern Iraq early Tuesday, including near the US Consulate, as Iranian drones targeted multiple locations across the region.

Citing police sources, Al Jazeera reported that at least four Iranian drones targeted locations in northern Iraq's Khalifan and Soran areas, located northeast of Erbil.

The attack caused huge fires in and around the targeted areas, with police reporting that two drones crashed near the targeted sites.

At least seven explosions were also heard across Erbil, including in areas near the U.S. Consulate, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iraqi local media.

In response to the suspected Iranian drone attack, police sources told Al Jazeera that "more than ten US warplanes...