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Iranian Kurdish Party Accuses Iran of Drone Attack on Headquarters

Published January 21, 2026, 11:17
Iranian Kurdish Party Accuses Iran of Drone Attack on Headquarters

An Iranian Kurdish party, the Kurdistan Freedom Party (KFP), has accused Iran of launching a drone and rocket attack on its facilities in Iraq. According to party officials, the attack resulted in the death of one member and injuries to several others. The KFP claims the attack was in response to its call for protests against the Iranian regime and its lack of a strong armed force. The factions of the Iranian Kurdish opposition, such as the KFP, have been based in Iraq since the 1980s and are accused by Iran of terrorism and separatist tendencies. While they have found refuge in Iraqi Kurdistan, they have largely abandoned armed insurgency in favor of political advocacy. However, they maintain fighters who are trained in the use of weapons at bases in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. During the protests in Iran in 2022, which erupted after the death of Mahsa Amini, Iran repeatedly bombed these organizations, particularly the Kurdistan Freedom Party. The situation in the region remains tense, with Iran considering the Kurdish factions a threat to its national security. The recent attack is expected to further escalate tensions and raise concerns for the safety of Kurds in Iraq and Iran.