Iran Says It Struck “Separatist Groups” Near Western Borders
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Iranian authorities say they have carried out strikes against “separatist groups” near the country’s western borders, as reports emerge about possible Kurdish militant activity and the risk of a new front in the conflict.
Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence stated that its forces struck positions of “separatist groups” that were allegedly attempting to infiltrate the country through western border regions. According to Tehran, the groups suffered heavy losses.
The statement came amid reports in Western media about possible mobilization of Kurdish armed groups.
According to Reuters, citing three sources, Kurdish militia representatives have in recent days discussed with U.S. officials whether and how to carry out attacks against Iranian security forces in western Iran.
The New York Times previously reported that Kurdish forces based in Iraq and supported by the United States are preparing armed units that could potentially enter Iranian territory, creating the possibility of a new front in the conflict.
The newspaper also claimed that the CIA had allegedly provided Kurdish groups with small arms under a secret program aimed at destabilizing Iran even before the current conflict began.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, however, rejected reports that the U.S. president had supported or approved any plan for a Kurdish uprising in Iran, calling such claims false.
The statement came amid reports in Western media about possible mobilization of Kurdish armed groups.
According to Reuters, citing three sources, Kurdish militia representatives have in recent days discussed with U.S. officials whether and how to carry out attacks against Iranian security forces in western Iran.
The New York Times previously reported that Kurdish forces based in Iraq and supported by the United States are preparing armed units that could potentially enter Iranian territory, creating the possibility of a new front in the conflict.
The newspaper also claimed that the CIA had allegedly provided Kurdish groups with small arms under a secret program aimed at destabilizing Iran even before the current conflict began.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, however, rejected reports that the U.S. president had supported or approved any plan for a Kurdish uprising in Iran, calling such claims false.
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