These attacks show that Iran is continuing its attacks on Kurdish groups in Iraq.
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- Two drone strikes hit an Iranian opposition camp north of Iraq's Erbil, security sources said on Wednesday, adding that an arms and ammunition depot inside the camp was targeted.
- Iran continues to attack Kurdish groups in Iraq despite new Iraqi PM Iran has continued its attacks on Kurdish Iranian opposition groups located in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.
- Iran has continued its attacks on Kurdish Iranian opposition groups located in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.
- The Kurdish Iranian group called the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) also said recently it has been targeted by 114 attacks.
On May 13, 2026, Iranian forces executed two drone strikes on an opposition camp located north of Erbil, Iraq, specifically targeting an arms and ammunition depot. This action is part of Iran's ongoing military campaign against opposition groups, particularly the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, which has been active in the region.
Security sources confirmed the strikes, emphasizing their significance in the context of Iran's broader military strategy amid escalating tensions in the area. The Iranian government has been increasingly focused on neutralizing threats from opposition factions that operate near its borders, viewing these groups as a direct challenge to its authority.
The strikes come at a time when Iran is responding to various military pressures, including those from the United States and Israel, which have intensified their operations in the region.
While the Iranian government has not publicly commented on the specific strikes, the targeting of military assets within opposition camps indicates a strategic approach to eliminate perceived threats.
As the situation develops, the implications for regional stability and the safety of opposition groups remain uncertain, highlighting the complex dynamics at play in Iraq's Kurdistan region.
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