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Iran launched drone attacks against Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq, with multiple explosions reported near the US consulate in Erbil. The strikes mark an escalation of Iranian military action in the region.
Kurdish opposition groups have issued denials regarding allegations of their involvement in weapons smuggling for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Iran has issued a demand for Kurdistan and Iraq to expel Kurdish opposition groups from their territories.
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, with 4,000 to 5,000 fighters based in Iraqi Kurdistan, are prepared to challenge Tehran and have high hopes for the US-Israeli operation in Iran, but are holding back as the war unfolds.
Exiled Iranian Kurdish opposition groups based in northern Iraq announced they were hit by new attacks, resulting in at least two injuries.
US President Donald Trump reportedly offered 'extensive US air cover' and other support to Iranian Kurdish opposition groups if they attack the regime, according to the Washington Post.
Iran has increased its attacks on the centrist and nationalist KDPI, a historic Kurdish Iranian opposition group, following days of clashes. Iran has a long history of targeting this group, including assassinating its leaders decades ago.
Donald Trump has engaged in a flurry of public statements and social media activity, commenting on topics ranging from the Iran conflict and Cuba relations to beef tariffs and college sports, alongside sharing AI-generated images.
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, united in a coalition, have called on 'oppressed minorities in Iran' to unite for a democratic transition, while in Iraqi Kurdistan, these parties are being targeted by Iran.
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq told the BBC that they plan to cross the border, but deny having done so yet.
US President Donald Trump stated his desire for the United States to have an important role in selecting Iran's next leader, encouraging Kurdish opposition groups to launch an offensive.
Kurdish opposition groups have issued denials regarding claims of a ground offensive in Rojhelat, refuting reports of military action in the region.
Iran is reportedly threatening Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq while simultaneously striking Israel, a strategy analyzed as an attempt to regain and strengthen its regional influence. This dual approach aims to project power and assert dominance across the Middle East.
Iran has continued its military operations against Kurdish opposition groups for a second day, despite an earlier ceasefire agreement.
Iran is also targeting Kurdish opposition groups in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.
Kurdish opposition groups tell Fox News they're watching for opportunities to strike back against Iran as U.S. and Israeli military pressure intensifies.
Iran and its Iraqi proxies have intensified attacks on Kurdish opposition groups in the Kurdistan Region.