According to Iran, it hit positions of 'separatist groups' that were planning to cross its western borders, claiming they suffered significant losses. The Iranian state news agency Irna reports that three rockets were fired at the headquarters of what is referred to as 'anti-Iranian separatists' in Iraq early Thursday morning. The specific separatist groups targeted in the attack have not been identified.
In a statement broadcast by state media, the Iranian ministry notes that security forces are cooperating with 'noble Kurds' to prevent the 'Israeli-American' plan to attack Iranian territory. However, the details of this alleged plan remain unclear. Some reports last night spoke of a cross-border operation, which was denied by Iran.
Kurdish opposition groups have been contacted by the US regarding a possible operation.
Regarding Kurdish groups' involvement with the US, there are contradictory reports. Kurdish militias have been in talks with the US in recent days, according to some sources. ' In contrast, other reports indicate that Kurdish militias in Iran are reported to have consulted the United States on whether and how to attack Iranian security forces in the western region of the country, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
The exact nature and purpose of these US contacts are unknown. Casualty figures or damage assessments from the Iranian attack have not been provided.