Kurdistan’s armed forces in Iraq’s autonomous region
Iranian strikes on Kurdish dissident camps in Iraqi Kurdistan have intensified, with drones, missiles, and air defenses reported. Erbil and nearby bases have faced downed drones and fires, while Iraqi Kurdish authorities condemn the attacks and call on Tehran to stop the escalation. The United States-led coalition is monitoring the developments as violence threatens regional stability.
Iraq has set Sept. 30 as the fixed date for ending the U.S.-led coalition’s military mission in Iraq and completing the departure of foreign forces, with Iraqi security forces poised to assume lead on counterterrorism and security. The move follows a 2024 agreement with Washington to wind down combat operations, and comes as bases in the Kurdistan region have seen attacks amid regional tensions.