Drones strike Iranian Kurdish opposition base north of Erbil

ERBIL, Iraq — A center belonging to an Iranian Kurdish opposition group was struck by drones on Wednesday in the Balisan valley area north of Erbil, a security source said. The attack targeted a northern base of the Iranian opposition Kurdistan Democratic Party. Initial reports said security forces launched an investigation at the site after the bombardment, and Erbil security units were dispatched to the area. The source did not name a party claiming responsibility or specify the origin of the drones used in the strike. Security officials said damage assessment work was continuing in the area. No information on casualties was provided in the initial report. Further details, including any official statement on responsibility, had not been released by Wednesday evening.