Armed Kurdish fighters try to breach Iran border as regional threat grows amid protests: reports

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Emma BusseyJanuary 15, 2026 at 02:44 AM

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Amidst ongoing protests in Iran, armed Kurdish separatist groups reportedly attempted to cross the border from Iraq into Iran, raising concerns about regional destabilization. Iranian officials stated the attempted breach occurred during a crackdown on nationwide protests led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Turkey's intelligence agency, MIT, reportedly warned the IRGC about the Kurdish fighters' movements. Iranian authorities allege the fighters originated from Iraq and Turkey, requesting both governments to prevent the transfer of fighters and weapons into Iran. Turkey has previously conducted cross-border operations against Kurdish militant groups in northern Iraq. The unrest coincides with a rising death toll from the Iranian government's crackdown on protesters.

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