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Kurdish Forces Prepare Iran Invasion with U.S. Support

3/8/2026

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Kurdish Fighters Advance

Kurdish opposition fighters in Iraq plan ground operation into Iran, contingent on United States and Israeli air support.
They say 15,000 to 20,000 fighters are ready to enter and would activate sleeper cells in Iran.
Analysts warn Kurdish forces remain vulnerable to the better-armed IRGC and will need guarantees from the United States.
The push could strain U.S. relations with Türkiye and Iran, and experts say support may be necessary.

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Iran-Backed Forces Respond

Iraq faces escalating conflict after US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.
Warplanes have filled Iraqi airspace and targeted Iran-backed groups.
Iran-backed groups integrated into Iraq's armed forces have vowed to defend Iran and have claimed attacks on US targets.
Baghdad's international airport and the US embassy have been struck by drones and rockets.
Iranian Kurdish rebel groups in the region seek to overthrow the Islamic Republic.

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Kurdish Fighters Advance

Kurdish opposition fighters in Iraq plan ground operation into Iran, contingent on United States and Israeli air support.
They say 15,000 to 20,000 fighters are ready to enter and would activate sleeper cells in Iran.
Analysts warn Kurdish forces remain vulnerable to the better-armed IRGC and will need guarantees from the United States.
The push could strain U.S. relations with Türkiye and Iran, and experts say support may be necessary.

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