- 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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