More than 110 people killed in Iran’s Kurdistan: Official

More than 110 people have been killed in Iran’s western Kurdish region after a series of powerful air strikes hit several locations in the province, according to local officials. The deadly attacks are among the most severe incidents reported in the region since the escalation of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran earlier this year.
Authorities in Kurdistan Province said at least 112 people were killed and nearly 1,000 others injured when multiple strikes targeted facilities and infrastructure across the province. Emergency crews were still searching through damaged buildings as hospitals struggled to cope with the influx of wounded residents.
Local officials reported that several of the strikes hit areas near the provincial capital Sanandaj, where large plumes of smoke were seen rising above residential districts and government buildings. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show damaged structures, shattered streets, and rescue teams attempting to reach people trapped under rubble.
The attacks occurred as the broader war involving United States, Israel, and Iran continues to expand across the Middle East. The conflict began with coordinated strikes on Iranian military and strategic sites earlier in the year and has since spread into multiple regions, including the Persian Gulf and parts of Iraq and Syria.
Officials in Iran said many of those killed were civilians, though security forces were also believed to be among the casualties. Several military installations and logistical facilities in Kurdish-majority provinces have reportedly been targeted during the campaign. The mountainous region has strategic importance due to its proximity to the Iraqi border and its role in hosting various military and intelligence facilities.
Emergency services described chaotic scenes in several towns across the province. Ambulances transported victims to hospitals in Sanandaj and neighboring cities, while local authorities urged residents to donate blood and assist relief operations. Medical officials said the number of injured—reported at more than 900—could rise as additional casualties are brought in from remote areas.
Analysts say the Kurdish provinces of western Iran have become an important battleground during the ongoing conflict. According to monitoring groups, numerous military bases and security installations in Kurdish-majority areas have been targeted in recent weeks as part of the escalating air campaign.
The latest attacks are part of a broader military confrontation that has already caused significant casualties across Iran. Reports indicate that thousands of people have been killed or injured nationwide since the beginning of the strikes earlier in the year.
The conflict has also triggered retaliatory actions by Iranian forces. Tehran has launched missile and drone attacks against regional targets, including military installations linked to US forces and strategic facilities in several Gulf states. These exchanges have heightened fears that the conflict could spiral into a wider regional war.
International organizations and humanitarian groups have expressed concern over the rising civilian toll. Several governments have called for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. However, fighting has continued across multiple fronts, including air strikes, missile launches, and naval confrontations in the Gulf.
Residents in Iran’s Kurdish region say the attacks have created a climate of fear and uncertainty. Many families have fled their homes in affected districts, while others remain trapped due to damaged roads and limited transportation.
For many observers, the strikes highlight the widening geographical scope of the conflict. What began as targeted military operations has now spread to civilian-populated areas and strategic infrastructure across the country.
As rescue operations continue in Kurdistan province, authorities warn that the death toll may rise further in the coming days. The tragedy underscores the human cost of the escalating confrontation and the growing danger that the conflict could engulf even larger parts of the region.