Iran Intensifies Drone Strikes on Kurdish Opposition in Iraq

• •Iran has conducted over 1,200 drone and missile strikes against Kurdish opposition since February 2026.
• •The recent drone strike on October 10 targeted the Azadi camp in Koya, causing material damage.
• •The withdrawal of US forces from Iraq has increased concerns about Kurdish vulnerability to Iranian attacks.

Iran has escalated its drone attacks against Kurdish Iranian opposition groups in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq, with a recent strike on the Azadi camp in Koya. This attack, which occurred on October 10, 2026, resulted in material damage but no casualties. The Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI) confirmed the strike and noted that the camp had been evacuated prior to the attack. Since February 2026, Iran has conducted over 1,200 drone and missile strikes in the region, primarily targeting Kurdish opposition groups. The departure of US forces from Iraq on September 30 has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the Kurdistan Region to Iranian aggression. Iranian officials have labeled these opposition groups as terrorists, while the KDPI has rejected these claims, asserting their right to political organization. The ongoing conflict highlights the geopolitical tensions in the area, particularly as Kurdish leaders fear further Iranian military actions.