Iranian Kurdish groups
Coverage of Iranian Kurdish groups in the Nexus archive.
- Iraqi premier al-Zaydi announces 'deterrent measures' against playing role in regional hostilities
Iraqi premier Ali al-Zaydi announced 'deterrent measures' to prevent Iraqi territory from being used in regional attacks, following emergency meetings with security forces. The move comes after the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) launched drone strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure, prompting US and Saudi retaliatory strikes, and amid attacks on Iranian Kurdish groups in Iraq attributed to Iran.
- Why are Kurdish groups in Iraq being attacked amid the US-Iran flare-up?
Kurdish groups in Iraq, including the Komala party and Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), are being attacked amid heightened US-Iran tensions. Iranian forces or aligned entities are suspected of targeting these groups in northern Iraq, while Iranian officials accuse the US and Israel of planning to use Kurdish factions to destabilize Iran. The Kurdish groups deny involvement in anti-government operations.
- Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq face a delicate balance amid Iran attacks
Iranian Kurdish groups in Iraq have been heavily attacked in the war, but most deny US assistance.