Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq, begins wave of attacks on Israel
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Iranian forces have launched operations targeting Kurdish separatist groups in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region, accusing them of planning incursions into Iran with alleged Israeli-American backing.
- The strikes coincide with Iran’s 19th wave of missile and drone attacks against Israeli and US targets in the Middle East, marking the sixth day of escalating regional conflict that has caused over 1,000 deaths in Iran.
- Iraqi Kurdistan’s regional government denied involvement in arming Kurdish groups or participating in attacks against Iran, emphasizing the need to avoid escalation and protect regional stability.
- Israeli and US forces continue to conduct airstrikes on Iranian missile capabilities, including the destruction of a ballistic missile platform near Qom, while Iran activates its air defenses in response.
