Khor Mor drone attack raises fears over Iraq's energy security

Khor Mor drone attack raises fears over Iraq's energy security Share Khor Mor drone attack raises fears over Iraq's energy security on social media A drone attack on the Khor Mor gasfield in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq has drawn attention to the security challenges facing the country's energy sector, amid escalating regional tensions and domestic political disagreements over restricting weapons to state control. The attack in Sulaimaniyah governorate late on Sunday sparked a fire and forced the suspension of gas supplies to several power stations, initially reducing electricity generation in areas administered by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) by between 2,500 and 2,800 megawatts, according to regional officials. No group has claimed responsibility, but the attack comes as regional tensions are heightened due to the US-Israel war on Iran, with Baghdad facing pressure to bring weapons held by predominantly pro-Iranian Shia armed factions under state control . KRG authorities have blamed Iran-backed groups in Iraq for previous attacks on the field in recent years. The attack also comes days after the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) announced its withdrawal from the KRG, deepening a political crisis with its rival, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP).