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Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq3 hours agoShareSaveOrla Guerin,Senior international correspondent, northern IraqandJaroslav LukivShareSaveMatthew Goddard / BBCIran's military has said it has targeted the headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in northern Iraq, stepping up strikes on Kurdish regions in both Iran and Iraq.
In a statement quoted by Iranian state media, the military said it attacked “Kurdish groups opposed to the revolution in Iraqi Kurdistan with three missiles”.
Tehran is intensifying its attacks on Iranian Kurdish groups in Iraq amid speculation that US President Donald Trump wants them to join the fight against Iran, as US and Israeli strikes continue.
One person was killed and three injured in Iranian strikes on Tuesday and Wednesday on bases belonging to two separate Kurdish opposition groups, the BBC has confirmed.
The BBC has visited the scene of the attacks at these bases.
One base was hit by a ballistic missile at about 11:00 loc..

Pentagon identifies six US soldiers killed in Iran conflict 9 hours agoShareSaveOlivia IrelandandKayla EpsteinShareSaveUS Army Reserve CommandFrom left to right: Capt Cody Khork, Sgt 1st Class Noah Tietjens, Sgt 1st Class Nicole Amor and Sgt Declan Coady – two other service members who have yet to be identified also died in the Kuwait strikeThe US military has confirmed the identities of all six soldiers killed in the conflict with Iran.
They were killed when an “unmanned aircraft system” evaded air defences to hit a command centre in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, on Sunday.
US Central Command initially said three soldiers died in the attack, but officials confirmed on Monday the death toll had doubled, after one person succumbed to injuries and two more bodies were found in the rubble.
Those killed were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M Marzan, 54, Maj Jeffrey R O'Brien, 45, Capt Cody Khork, 35, Sgt Noah Tietjens, 42, Sgt Nicole Amor, 39, and Sgt Declan Coady, 20, who was posthumously pro..

Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'10 minutes agoShareSaveGuy Hedgecoe,In MadridandPaul Kirby,Europe digital editorShareSaveLa Moncloa HandoutPedro Sánchez told Spaniards that one 'illegality' could not be met with anotherSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has delivered a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with Spain by restating his opposition to war and what he called the “breakdown of international law”.
In a 10-minute televised address, Sánchez reflected on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as the Iraq War more than 20 years ago and said the Spanish government's position was “no to war”.
Trump threatened to impose a full trade embargo on Spain in response to Madrid's refusal to allow the US to use the jointly-run bases at Morón and Rotafor for strikes on Iran.
“Spain has been terrible,” Trump said during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesda..

Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate13 hours agoShareSaveOsmond ChiaandNatalie Sherman,Business reportersShareSaveGetty ImagesGas prices have spiked and global stock markets tumbled as the conflict in the Middle East intensified and concerns grew over how long it will last.
The UK gas price surged to its highest level for three years on Tuesday, following sharp gains on Monday, while Brent crude oil benchmark briefly rose above $85 a barrel for the first time since July 2024.
Meanwhile, the share prices of companies on US, European and Asian stock markets plunged.
Since Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran and Tehran retaliated, investors have been weighing the potential economic impact, including what it could mean for inflation and interest rates.
There are fears the fight in a region that plays a key role in global energy supplies and shipping routes could have a similar impact to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago..

'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks21 hours agoShareSaveGhoncheh HabibiazadBBC News PersianShareSaveReutersIsrael and the US began attacking Iran on Saturday morningPeople in Iran have been describing their experiences as Israel and the US continue to bomb targets across the country.
The attacks began on Saturday morning with the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, shocking supporters and opponents. Since then, military and strategic sites have been attacked day and night.
The authorities have blocked the internet, making it very difficult for people to communicate with the outside world.
Despite the restrictions, the BBC has managed to speak some individuals. Their names have been changed to protect their identities.
Hossein, in the city of Karaj, west of the capital Tehran, said there was a big blast near his home on Monday.
“They hit Karaj so hard that the house was shaking. I heard the loud ex..