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Shield MIT to Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Blame Kurds and Israel

Published January 15, 2026, 07:20
Shield MIT to Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Blame Kurds and Israel

Turkish intelligence services (MIT) have warned Iran's Revolutionary Guards about potential attacks by Kurdish fighters from Iraq, amid the crackdown on protests in Iran. Iranian authorities accuse “foreign entities” of trying to exploit the internal instability. Sources say the fighters come from both Iraq and Turkey. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed claims of a large number of deaths in the protests, arguing that the number is much lower than estimates. He accused “terrorist elements” guided from abroad, specifically Israel, of inciting violence and trying to provoke international intervention. Turkey has warned that any foreign intervention in Iran could lead to a regional crisis. Ankara's silence regarding information about the involvement of Kurdish fighters has raised questions. The situation is tense and there is fear of escalation of the conflict in the region. Turkey's warning underlines the fragility of peace and the need for de-escalation and dialogue.