Several Iranian Shahed-136 drones have been launched from Piranshahr, Iran, towards Iraqi Kurdistan.
Locals in Garmian, close to the Iranian border, have reported seeing and hearing drones overhead. No reports of explosions in Erbil or Sulaymaniyah as of now.
Assessment
Iran's launch of Shahed-136 drones from Piranshahr into Iraqi Kurdistan signals a possible military operation targeting Kurdish groups or infrastructure there. The drones are slow and loud, which explains local sightings and sounds near the border. With no reports of strikes in Erbil or Sulaymaniyah yet, the drones may be still en route or their targets are closer to the border. Watch for Iranian statements claiming operations against Kurdish opposition.