One killed in ‘riot’ in Iraq’s Erbil after attack on Khor Mor gas field

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ted RegenciaNovember 30, 2025 at 04:57 AM

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A group of rioters opened fire at fuel tanker trucks in Erbil's Gwer, killing one person and wounding several others, according to Kurdish authorities. The shooting was linked to a previous attack on Khor Mor gas field, which occurred days earlier. A rocket attack hit the storage tank at the gas field, leading to production shutdowns and power cuts. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) sent liquid fuel to supply power plants after the attack, but rioters blocked the road used by fuel tankers and civilians, resulting in the death of one citizen and injuries to several others. Iraqi Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani announced that production at Khor Mor gas field would be restarted within hours to restore electricity. The incident occurred near the village of Lajan on the Erbil-Gwer road.

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Masrour Barzani 40% Erbil ×350% Khor Mor gas field ×260% Iraq ×370% Kurdistan Regional Government ×280%

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Iraq

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