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At least nine members of the Iranian Kurdish opposition group Komala have been killed in an Iranian aerial attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan region’s Sulaymaniyah city early this morning. The assault, which occurred amidst heightened tensions between Iran and Kurdish separatist groups, is widely regarded as a significant escalation of the long-standing conflict.
According to reliable sources citing eyewitnesses, the Iranian military launched a series of airstrikes targeting several locations in Sulaymaniyah, with the majority of the reported casualties taking place at Komala offices and safe houses. While details of the attack remain sketchy, witnesses described scenes of utter devastation and chaos, with multiple explosions rocking the city’s central districts.
“It was like nothing we’ve ever seen before,” said one eyewitness, speaking under an alias for fear of retribution. “We heard the sound of planes overhead, followed by loud explosions. The windows shattered, and we rushed outside to see chaos everywhere.”
Sulaymaniyah, a predominantly Kurdish city situated near the border with Iran, has long been a hotbed of anti-Iranian sentiment and opposition to the Iranian regime. Komala, one of the most prominent Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, has been actively engaged in anti-regime activities, including armed resistance and propaganda efforts.
The killing of nine Komala members, though not officially confirmed, is widely accepted as a significant loss for the group. Komala’s senior leadership and spokespersons remain unreachable for comment, but local observers speculate that the attack marks a new phase in Iranian efforts to suppress Kurdish separatism.
The international community has expressed concern over the escalating situation in Iraqi Kurdistan. A spokesperson for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) issued a statement urging restraint and caution on all parties involved.
“This is a volatile area with a history of conflict,” said a UNOCHA official. “We urge all parties to exercise extreme caution and avoid any actions that may exacerbate tensions and put civilians at risk.”
As the situation in Sulaymaniyah continues to unfold, concerns about potential retaliatory action from Kurdish groups and other opposition forces remain high. The attack on Komala offices and safe houses is set to further strain already strained relations between Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan.