An Iranian intelligence source reported to Al Jazeera that a substantial Israeli expansion plan aimed at both Iranian territory and the Kurdistan region of Iraq has been thwarted. This operation involved several intelligence and military activities that collectively rendered the plot ineffective. The source noted that lessons learned from past conflicts, particularly the June war, have improved Iran's strategic and operational capabilities, with a marked increase in military and security operations since the 12-day war.

Additionally, the Iranian source indicated a forthcoming intensification of operations against what they consider occupied lands, suggesting a significant rise in targeted attacks expected in the near future. This declaration also raises concerns about the implications of foreign support for armed groups within the region, particularly with Kurdish leaders expressing anxiety regarding the potential use of northern Iraq as a base for Iranian Kurdish militias considered hostile by Tehran.

Reports from U.S. media, including CNN, indicated that Kurdish Iraqi officials had been aware of the potential threats posed by the organization of Iranian Kurdish groups, exacerbated by claims that the CIA began supporting these groups before the outbreak of the current conflict. This has led to heightened tensions within Iraq’s Kurdish regions regarding the presence and activity of Iranian militants, and worries over the stability of the area in the days ahead, as the situation remains fluid and unpredictable.