Iranian forces and aligned militias have conducted repeated ballistic missile and drone strikes into Iraq’s Kurdistan Region since late February 2026, primarily targeting U.S.-linked sites and Iranian opposition groups. The most recent confirmed incident occurred on October 8, when two explosive-laden drones struck near a Kurdish refugee camp in Kawrgosk, with Kurdish officials attributing the attack to Iran. These operations occur within the ongoing regional conflict that includes U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian assets and Iranian retaliation across multiple fronts. Iraq’s central government and Kurdistan Regional Government have condemned the incursions while navigating militia influence and diplomatic channels with Tehran. Upcoming diplomatic or military developments in the Strait of Hormuz or U.S.-Iran exchanges could influence the pace of further cross-border actions.