US, allies intercept Iranian strikes on Kurdish groups in Erbil

US and allied forces have assisted in intercepting Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in Erbil, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Iran International on Friday, May 8.

The Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan said its positions were struck multiple times overnight and again on Friday morning, indicating a sustained wave of attacks.

Sources from the group told Iran International that “US forces and allies are supporting Iranian Kurdish parties by intercepting and shooting down some of these missiles and drones.”

Over the past 24 hours, more than 15 strikes have targeted three Iranian Kurdish opposition groups. The total rose after an additional attack was confirmed against the Kurdistan Freedom Party.

By Tamilla Hasanova