Iran’s Foreign Ministry reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted strikes in Iraqi Kurdistan to safeguard national sovereignty and security. The ministry shared this statement through its Telegram channel, the Press Service of the Diplomatic Department. Attribution: Official channels within Iran indicate the measure was taken to deter threats and demonstrate the state’s resolve in defending its territorial integrity.
Spokesperson Nasser Kanani of Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated that protecting the country’s sovereignty and security, and combating terrorism, are central elements of the Islamic Republic’s response to those who threaten its security. He framed the actions as just and necessary, underscoring the government’s commitment to safeguarding civilians and national stability. Attribution: Press remarks issued through official ministry channels.
Earlier, the IRGC carried out a sequence of attacks targeting positions associated with Islamic State militants in Syria. IRGC representatives described the operation as a response to terrorist activity in Iran and reported the discovery and destruction of meeting places used by ISIS commanders with ballistic missiles. The strikes were framed as retaliation for earlier terrorist incidents in Kerman in early January, underscoring Tehran’s readiness to respond decisively to cross-border threats. Attribution: Statements published by IRGC communications offices.
On January 3, during commemorations for General Qassem Soleimani, two explosions occurred in Iran, injuring around 200 people. Officials in Kerman Province, where the general’s remains are interred, labeled the incident a terrorist attack. Iran’s Interior Ministry described it as a blind crime against the people and vowed a firm and swift response. More details were reported by national outlets and later summarized by additional news agencies. Attribution: Provincial authorities and interior ministry communications.
Earlier coverage in the United States referenced Iran’s reported reaction to the Kerman attack, noting the broader context of regional security tensions and Tehran’s stated intent to deter militant actions that threaten Iranian citizens and interests. Attribution: Domestic and foreign policy updates from official and mainstream media summaries.