Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani’s office targeted in drone attack
Explosive drones target Iraqi Kurdish PM’s office and security chief’s residence; no casualties reported.

Explosive drones target Iraqi Kurdish PM’s office and security chief’s residence; no casualties reported.


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At least 112 killed in US-Israel attacks on Iran’s Kurdistan province, with 969 injured, local officials say.
Experts say Iran’s vast, mountainous terrain would make invasion difficult but a small, precise mission is possible.

Footage from the ground in Erbil, Iraq shows several drones over the city’s airspace and the wrecking of a drone falling
Babasheikh Hosseini has told Al Jazeera it is highly likely that Kurdish fighters will stage a ground operation in Iran.
Hosseini tells Al Jazeera that ‘there is a strong probability of action’ as the IRGC announces strikes on rebel targets.
Iranian Kurds weigh risks of fighting government, uncertain of US and Israeli support for any uprising.
Iranian Kurd fighters ready for a ground operation ‘if opportunity arises’ after Iran attack
US President Donald Trump has spoken to at least three Kurdish groups in Iran and Iraq in recent days.
Kurds weigh Washington’s push for a rebellion on Iranian soil against a history of betrayals and pragmatic alliances.
Such a plan could further destabilise Iran rather than promote peace in the country, experts say.