Summary
Iranian Kurdish forces based in northern Iraq are considering a ground operation into Iran. The Iranian Kurd leader mentioned contacts with the United States, but no concrete actions have begun. Meanwhile, the Iranian military has attacked Kurdish areas in Iraq, responding to perceived threats.
Key Facts
- The Iranian Kurdish leader, Babasheikh Hosseini, said a cross-border operation into Iran is "highly likely."
- No ground operation has taken place yet, but the group has been in contact with the United States.
- Iran's military, the IRGC, has launched attacks on Kurdish regions in Iraq, targeting what they call "separatist groups."
- Iraq's government and Kurdistan's regional leaders stated that Iraqi territory should not be used for attacks on neighboring countries.
- President Trump expressed support for the potential Iranian Kurdish actions during an interview.
- Drone strikes have occurred in Iraq, targeting airports and oil facilities, raising regional tensions.
- The U.S. embassy in Baghdad warned of possible attacks on hotels in the Kurdish region by Iran-aligned groups.
