The strikes are the first Iranian attacks on Kurdistan Region parties since U.S. military forces officially withdrew from Iraq on Sept 30, 2026. The operations target political groups based in Erbil that oppose the government in Tehran.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Hits Erbil Targets in First Attack Since Sept 30 US Withdrawal
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Iranian forces launched Shahed-136 drones on Oct 8 to target the headquarters of Kurdistan Freedom parties and other anti-Iran opposition sites in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. Video footage from multiple angles showed the moment of impact as the weapons struck the facilities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
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