Pakistan, Aug. 18 -- Iran has described a drone attack on the office of Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani as a false flag operation. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected any justification for the attack. He also said there was no evidence that the strike originated from Iranian territory. The remarks came during a phone call with his Iraqi counterpart.

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Araghchi warned Kurdish officials against attempts to create hostility between neighbouring countries. He said a false flag operation could be used to spread suspicion and hatred. The Iranian foreign minister urged his Kurdish counterparts to remain vigilant. He also stressed that Tehran had no r...