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In-person education suspended in Iraq's Kurdistan region amid Iran spillover fears

Iraq is feeling the spillover from US-Israeli attacks on Iran and the Iranian response. One group particularly impacted by the effects of war in Iran is Iraq's students. Following threats from Iran to target US-linked universities and a series of drone attacks hitting civilian areas, authorities in Iraq's Kurdistan region have suspended in-person classes. Many students are reportedly struggling to stay connected.

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