An Iranian source reports that thousands of special forces operatives from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the regular Iranian army have been deployed along the border with Iraqi Kurdistan, with a focus on the western and northwestern sectors. No further details or official confirmation are available.
An Iranian source reported on Thursday that thousands of special forces operatives from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian army have been deployed along the border with Iraqi Kurdistan, focusing on the western and northwestern sectors. The scope and purpose of the deployment remain unclear, and the report has not been independently verified.
This deployment adds to the backdrop of heightened tensions along Iran's western border. The Zioneer has previously reported on clashes between IRGC forces and Kurdish militias in the area, including artillery strikes and exchanges of fire. The current report, if accurate, would represent a significant military buildup in a region that has seen periodic confrontations.
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