A senior Iranian security official warned Tuesday evening that Tehran will expand missile and drone strikes against bases and weapons depots of armed Kurdish organizations in Iraqi Kurdistan, describing it as a final warning to the regional government. The official, quoted by Iranian media, said 'Iran's patience has run out' and warned property owners hosting the groups to evacuate or risk being targeted.
A senior Iranian security official issued a stark warning on Tuesday evening, threatening to escalate military action against armed Kurdish opposition groups operating in Iraq's Kurdistan region. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Iran would expand its missile and drone strikes against bases and weapons depots of these groups if the Kurdistan Regional Government does not take action against them. The statement was described as a 'final warning' to both the regional government and to individuals cooperating with the groups. The official also warned property owners whose premises are used by group members to evacuate them immediately, or risk being targeted.
The Zioneer has previously reported on a series of Iranian threats against Kurdish opposition groups operating in northern Iraq. In recent months, Iranian commanders have warned of buffer zones, threatened strikes, and accused Kurdish groups of violating Iran's sovereignty. Turkey has also reportedly pressed Iran to halt such strikes, concerned that the pressure could push Kurdish groups closer to Israel. The latest warning signals that Tehran is intensifying its campaign against armed Kurdish factions, which it views as a security threat from across the border.
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