The Alliance of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan calls on nations, the United Nations, and international bodies to take a position against these attacks by the Islamic Republic,” the groups said in a statement.
Kurdish opposition groups urge UN action as cross-border attacks in the Kurdistan Region raise legal and security concernsBy Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj | Kurdish Policy Analysis | April 24, 2026
An alliance of Iranian Kurdish opposition groups has condemned continued Iranian strikes on their bases in the Kurdistan Region, warning that the attacks persist despite a recently announced ceasefire between Tehran and Washington.
In a joint statement, the coalition called on the international community and the United Nations to take a clear position against what it described as ongoing cross-border aggression by the Iranian state.
Escalation Despite Ceasefire
According to the alliance, camps housing opposition members and their families have been repeatedly targeted since the outbreak of the regional conflict. The strikes have continued even after a ceasefire was declared—raising questions about its scope and enforcement.
The groups claim that more than 150 attacks have been carried out against these locations, resulting in casualties and damage to civilian areas.
Recent Incidents
The latest reported developments include:
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A drone strike targeting a base of the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) near Erbil, injuring three individuals
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A separate attack killing three members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI), including two women fighters
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The death of a Komala member from injuries sustained in an earlier strike in the Sulaimaniyah area
These incidents underscore the continuity of hostilities at a localized level, despite broader diplomatic efforts to contain the conflict.
Strategic Context
Iran has long justified such operations as preemptive security measures against armed opposition groups operating near its borders.
However, Kurdish opposition factions argue that:
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The strikes disproportionately affect civilian-populated camps
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They represent violations of Iraqi sovereignty
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They risk destabilizing the Kurdistan Region
The Kurdistan Regional Government has repeatedly emphasized the need to prevent its territory from becoming a staging ground for regional conflict.
Legal and Political Implications
The alliance described the attacks as violations of international law, including the Geneva Conventions, and called for accountability.
They also criticized what they see as limited international response, arguing that inaction risks encouraging further escalation.
Regional Impact
The continuity of Iranian strikes within the Kurdistan Region adds another layer of complexity to an already volatile environment:
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It increases pressure on Erbil and Baghdad to respond
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It risks drawing Iraq deeper into the Iran-related conflict
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It heightens tensions between state sovereignty and non-state actors
Risk Assessment
| Risk Category | Level | Outlook |
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| Cross-border escalation | 🔴 High | continuous strikes likely |
| Civilian casualties | 🔴 High | Camps remain vulnerable |
| Diplomatic tensions | 🔴 High | Pressure on Iraq/KRG |
| Regional stability | 🔴 High | Spillover risks increasing |
Conclusion
The continued targeting of Kurdish opposition groups in the Kurdistan Region highlights the limits of the current ceasefire and the persistence of localized conflict dynamics.
Without clear enforcement mechanisms or international engagement, such incidents risk becoming a sustained pattern of low-intensity cross-border confrontation.
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