politics
March 7, 2026
Iran denies Kurdish fighters crossed border
Tehran has denied US media claims that rebel militants had allegedly launched a ground offensive from Iraq amid ongoing US-Israeli campaign
TL;DR
- Iran denies reports of armed Kurdish groups crossing its border from Iraq.
- US media reports suggested thousands of Iraqi Kurdish fighters launched an assault inside Iran.
- Iranian authorities dismissed these reports as false and intended to cause concern.
- Kurdish dissident groups in Iraq acknowledged positioning near the border but denied crossing.
- Iran's Intelligence Ministry announced preemptive strikes on opposition bases in northern Iraq.
- The ministry cited 'separatist terrorist groups' intending to infiltrate Iran with US and Israeli support.
- The White House denied involvement in arming any specific force.
- The White House confirmed discussions with Kurdish leaders regarding US bases in Iraq but denied specific plans.
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