Iran-Iraq Border Bombarded as US and Israel Mobilize Kurds

Iran-Iraq Border Bombarded as US and Israel Mobilize Kurds

Intense waves of airstrikes have hit dozens of military positions, frontier posts and police stations along northern parts of Iran's border with Iraq, in what appears to be preparation by the US and Israel for a new front as their war with Iran enters its sixth day. Experts warn that backing Iran's ethnic communities could increase the risk of a chaotic civil war if the current regime collapses.

Top US military officials have told lawmakers that the US may not have the capacity to shoot down every Iranian drone being launched against its assets, according to two people familiar with the matter. As a result, the US is now focusing on rapidly destroying the launch sites for Iran's drones and conventional missiles.

Meanwhile, the US Department of Justice has faced criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed by the US House as part of the probe.

Heightening Risks of Civil War

Experts have warned that the US and Israel's efforts to mobilize Iran's ethnic communities, such as the Kurds, could heighten the risk of a chaotic civil war if the current regime in Tehran collapses. Backing armed groups from these communities could further destabilize the region and lead to an even more complex and unpredictable conflict.

US Military Operations Against Iran

Top US military officials have acknowledged that the country may not have the capacity to shoot down every Iranian drone being launched against its assets. As a result, the focus has shifted to rapidly destroying the launch sites for Iran's drones and conventional missiles, in an effort to degrade the country's military capabilities.

Criticism of DOJ's Handling of Epstein Case

The US Department of Justice has faced criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed by the US House as part of the probe, as the government continues to scrutinize the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death and the plea deal he received in a previous case.