Iran reports fighting with separatist groups on country’s western border

WorldPolitics
5 Mar 2026 • 4:40 PM MYT
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  • Iran's intelligence ministry announced it targeted "separatist groups" attempting to cross its western borders, claiming heavy losses for the groups.
  • Tehran stated these groups are part of an "Israeli-American" plot to attack Iranian territory, which Iranian forces are working with "noble Kurds" to prevent.
  • Reports indicate Iranian Kurdish militias have been discussing with the US how to attack Iran's security forces in the country's western region.
  • US officials are reportedly engaging with Iranian opposition and Iraqi Kurdish leaders to offer military aid aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republic.
  • A senior Iranian Kurdish official suggested a plan for Kurdish militants to launch a ground operation in western Iran, attacking security forces to spark anti-government protests.

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