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Trump's Mixed Signals Leave Kurds Seeking U.S. Air Support

3/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has given mixed signals about U.S. support for Kurdish forces, creating uncertainty among the Peshmerga.
Kurdish groups, including the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), are preparing for potential military action against Iran and seek U.S. air cover.
Iranian officials have warned of consequences if U.S. troops engage.
Kurdish leaders express confidence in facing the Iranian regime and say ground intervention should accompany airstrikes.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has given mixed signals about U.S. support for Kurdish forces, creating uncertainty among the Peshmerga.
Kurdish groups, including the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), are preparing for potential military action against Iran and seek U.S. air cover.
Iranian officials have warned of consequences if U.S. troops engage.
Kurdish leaders express confidence in facing the Iranian regime and say ground intervention should accompany airstrikes.