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TEHRAN, IRAN – The Iranian military has revealed that its 65th NOHED Airborne Special Forces Brigade carried out a series of covert operations inside Iraqi Kurdistan during the recent conflict between Iran and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).
According to an official statement issued by the Iranian Army, the special forces unit executed 11 separate missions within Iraqi Kurdish territory. During these operations, Iranian forces claimed to have eliminated eight mid to high-level commanders of the PKK, a militant group that has been waging an insurgency against the Turkish government for decades.
Moreover, the Iranian Army reported destroying three Kurdish bases, which they described as operational centers for the PKK. The statement did not provide further details on the specific locations of the bases or the identities of the commanders targeted.
Iranian forces have long accused the PKK of launching attacks from bases in northern Iraq and using its territory to infiltrate and disrupt Iranian security interests. In recent years, tensions between Iran and the PKK have escalated, with both sides engaging in a series of clashes.
The revelation of the NOHED Airborne Special Forces Brigade’s operations inside Iraqi Kurdistan comes at a time when regional stability is already under strain. The PKK has been a major concern for Turkey, which has been waging a military campaign against the group in the wake of recent attacks on Turkish territory.
The Iranian Army’s statement is likely to be met with skepticism by outside observers, who may view the Iranian military’s claims as exaggerated or inflated. However, if the report is accurate, it would suggest a greater degree of Iranian military intervention in the region than previously recognized.
The implications of this development are significant, both for regional actors and for the broader international community. As tensions continue to simmer in the Middle East, further military escalation between Iran, Turkey, and the PKK could have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and global security.
Iran’s military has a history of conducting clandestine operations in neighboring countries, often in conjunction with its special forces units. The revelation of the NOHED Airborne Special Forces Brigade’s activities inside Iraqi Kurdistan adds a new layer of complexity to an already volatile region.