Iran attacks Komala Kurdish opposition group in Iraq amid increased regional tensions

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On October 17, Iran launched drone strikes targeting a base of the Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan in the Balisan area of Erbil province, Iraq, damaging buildings but causing no reported casualties. This attack occurs amid rising regional tensions and follows a pattern of strikes against Iranian Kurdish opposition groups operating in northern Iraq.

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Many Kurdish Iranian opposition groups are concerned that Iran will now escalate attacks in the wake of the US leaving Iraq on September 30.

Iran attacks Komala Kurdish opposition group in Iraq amid increased regional tensions

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