Iran conducts drone and missile strikes on Kurdish militia bases in Iraqi Kurdistan

Iran’s armed forces launched a series of heavy air strikes on bases used by Kurdish militia groups that operate in Iraqi Kurdistan. The attacks, carried out over a short period, targeted multiple facilities and were described by Tehran as an unprecedented move against forces it considers a potential threat.

Officials said the strikes were motivated by concerns that the militias could shift from defensive to offensive operations amid the heightened instability caused by the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States. By striking the groups’ infrastructure, Iran aims to prevent any escalation that might spill over into its own territory or affect its strategic interests in the region.

The operation underscores Tehran’s broader strategy to maintain control over non‑state actors within its sphere of influence, while also signaling its readiness to use military force to preempt perceived threats in the volatile Middle East landscape.