Iranian attacks on Iraq's Kurdistan aim to transform Iraq into buffer zone, spread war - analysis
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-09-02 22:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, War & Conflict
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Iran carried out a number of attacks on the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq as clashes with the US escalated overnight. The Iranian attacks fit a pattern going back to February. Iran has sought to spread the war to Iraq and other countries via attacks. It has often singled out the Kurdistan Region for attacks.
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