Iranian Kurd leader in Iraq says ground operation into Iran ‘highly likely’

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM

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The leader of an Iranian Kurdish nationalist group, Babasheikh Hosseini, has stated that a ground operation into Iran is "highly likely" due to planning and favorable conditions. The Khabat Organisation of Iranian Kurdistan has been in contact with the US through various channels, but no direct meeting has taken place yet. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced strikes on rebel targets in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, targeting "separatist groups" that pose a threat to Iran's territorial integrity. The Iraqi government and Kurdish Regional Government have expressed concerns about Iraq being used as a launchpad for attacks against neighboring countries. Hosseini stated that the US has contacted his group, but no decision on the operation has been made yet. The situation remains fluid, with both sides preparing for potential action.

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Key Claims (5)

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Iraq must not be a launchpad for attacks against neighbouring countries.

factual — Iraqi government and the semi-autonomous Kurdish Regional Government100% confidence

Iran's IRGC said it had targeted “separatist groups” in the Kurdish region.

factual — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)100% confidence

IRGC announces strikes on rebel targets in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region.

factual — Article100% confidence

Iranian Kurd leader says ground operation into Iran is ‘highly likely’

quote — Babaseikh Hosseini80% confidence

The United States had made contact with the group and it was considering a campaign.

quote — Babasheikh Hosseini70% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Tasnim News Agency 40% Kurdish Regional Government 50% Al Jazeera ×260% US-Israel war on Iran 60% United States ×270% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×280% Kurdish Region ×480% Khabat Organisation of Iranian Kurdistan 80% Iraq ×480% Babaseikh Hosseini ×490% Iran ×790%

Keywords

iranian kurds 90% ground operation 80% kurdish region 70% iraq 70% iran 70% separatist groups 60% irgc 60% rebel targets 50% cross-border 50% united states 40%

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Al Jazeera

Article Type

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Iran

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