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Iran war live: Trump says land blockade in effect; drone cuts power in Iraq

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Hancock, A., & Harazim, K. (2026, November 9). Iran war live: Trump says land blockade in effect; drone cuts power in Iraq. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/11/9/iran-war-live-trump-says-land-blockade-in-effect-drone-cuts-power-in-iraq?traffic_source=rss

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A drone attack has cut power to over 70% of northern Iraq's Kurdish region by damaging the Khor Mor gas facility, causing a fire. US President Donald Trump announced that an economic blockade targeting Iran’s land supply routes is now active. He also stated that further military action against Iran would be unlikely if Tehran makes progress in nuclear talks and reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

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On November 8, 2026, a drone attack on Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field in the Kurdistan region caused production to be suspended and triggered widespread power outages across the area. Smoke was seen rising from the site after an LPG storage tank was hit, leading to a fire that forced all crew members to seek shelter. The incident resulted in over 70 percent of northern Iraq's Kurdish region losing electricity, with 2,500 to 2,800 megawatts of power generation being lost. Officials stated that critical facilities like hospitals and water treatment plants would be prioritized for remaining power supplies. No casualties were reported according to initial assessments by Iraqi authorities, but the identity of those responsible remains unclear.

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