In response to the recent ballistic missile strikes carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on a private residence in Erbil, the Erbil Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for a ban on Iranian products. The Chamber issued a statement on Friday night, urging Kurdistan Region traders to "suspend" the purchase of Iranian goods in protest, following an incident that claimed the lives of at least four civilians and left six others wounded.

Karwan Surchi, the spokesperson for the Chamber, urged Kurdish traders to explore alternatives from Turkey and Gulf markets in the absence of Iranian products. He emphasized the move as a means to compel Iran to cease its aggressions against the Kurdistan Region.

"There is a high demand for Turkish products compared to its Iranian counterparts," Surchi added, pointing to the potential shift in trade dynamics.

The trade boycott is expected to have a significant impact, given that Iraq and the Kurdistan Region heavily rely on imports from both Iran and Turkey, encompassing a wide range of products, including foodstuff. The annual trade volumes involved are estimated to reach billions of dollars.

The Iranian missile strikes, which targeted a residential area in Erbil, have garnered condemnation from the international community, with the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations expressing their disapproval. Iraq has taken formal action by submitting a complaint to the United Nations Security Council, describing the missile strikes as a "violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity."

In addition to the diplomatic measures, Baghdad has recalled its ambassador from Tehran and delivered a protest note to the Iranian chief diplomat in the Iraqi capital. The situation remains tense as the region navigates the aftermath of the missile attacks and the economic ramifications of the proposed boycott on Iranian products.