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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Iranian Kurds: Trump's U-Turn

President Trump's sudden change of stance on the Iranian conflict has relieved Chancellor Merz and others who feared a civil war involving ethnic militias.

Mar 8 โ€ข 19:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Syrian Kurds Warn Their Iranian Counterparts Against Alliance with Washington Against Tehran

Syrian Kurds have warned Iranian Kurds against forming an alliance with the U.S. to combat the Iranian government, citing their own experiences as a cautionary tale.

Mar 8 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The Kurds of Syria warn their Iranian counterparts not to ally with the US against Tehran

Kurdish residents of northeastern Syria have warned Iranian Kurds against allying with the US in the fight against the Iranian government, citing the risk of abandonment by Washington.

Mar 8 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Among the Peshmerga under the bombs of the ayatollahs. "Ready to die, if necessary we will reach Tehran"

The article discusses the situation of the Peshmerga fighters in Iran, who are under heavy bombardment from Iranian forces while preparing for a potential offensive against Tehran with U.S. air support.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump's Intervention with Kurds: 'Don't Want It' Just One Day After 'Support'

Donald Trump declared he does not want the involvement of Iranian Kurds in ground operations, despite expressing support just a day prior, reflecting concerns from both the Kurdish and Turkish perspectives.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Iranian security official to Al Jazeera: Kurds informed Tehran of their refusal to fight on behalf of Washington

An Iranian security official disclosed that Kurdish opposition groups are unwilling to engage in military actions against Tehran or sacrifice for the United States.

Mar 7 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Axios: Iranian Kurds Ready, but Iraqi Kurds Resist โ€“ Why They Hesitate to Enter the War in Iran

Iraqi Kurds are caught in a precarious geopolitical situation as pressures mount to engage in the war surrounding Iran, while threats from Tehran hold them back.

Mar 7 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

โ€œWe have been preparing for yearsโ€: why ground troops in Iran could be Kurdish and not American

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq are assessing the possibility of entering Iran amidst ongoing bombings by the US and Israel, claiming the need for international air support before any ground offensive.

Mar 6 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Support of Israel for the plans of the Iranian Kurds to occupy areas

Israel is reportedly bombing western Iran to support Kurdish militias aiming to exploit the American-Israeli conflict against Tehran to capture border cities.

Mar 6 โ€ข 21:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Iranian Kurds on the Iraqi Side: What Do They Want and What Are They Afraid Of?

Iranian Kurds seek a semi-autonomous region within Iran similar to Kurdistan, amid fears of abandonment as they seek US military support.

Mar 6 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
World

The battle-hardened fighters ready to put boots on ground in Iran

Kurdish fighters in Iran are poised to engage in conflict following recent US and Israeli air strikes against Iranian security forces, especially in Kurdish regions.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

Trump asks for help from Iranian Kurds. It's life-threatening

Trump has reached out to Kurdish leaders in Iran for assistance, but Nechirvan Barzani, president of the Kurdish autonomy in Northern Iraq, has clarified that his region will not engage in any conflict or military escalation in Iran.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Will the Kurdish withstand the Iranian army? Learn how deadly the 'Peshmerga' are

The article discusses the dynamics between Kurdish fighters and Iranian forces amidst tensions involving the U.S. and Israel.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Kurds under the bombs ready to offensives with Trump's help

The article discusses recent attacks in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, where Kurdish forces and American troops are preparing to counter Iranian threats amid ongoing violence.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

[Editorial] US dragging Kurds into its war with Iran would be a disaster

The US is considering leveraging Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq against Iran, which could lead to severe regional instability.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Trump: I must personally approve the new Iranian leader

Donald Trump stated that he must personally approve Iran's next leader and emphasized support for Kurdish fighters trying to overthrow the regime.

Mar 6 โ€ข 04:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

The Kurds are marked as the key to overthrowing the regime in Iran, but they have their own interests

The article discusses the strategic role of the Kurds in Iraq regarding potential U.S. plans to overthrow the Iranian regime, highlighting their own interests amid external pressures.

Mar 6 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Media: D. Trump's Calls to Kurds โ€“ a Telling Request Regarding Iran

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly discussed with Kurdish leaders the need to support Iranian Kurdish groups during calls this week.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Iraq: Exiled Iranian Kurdish Organizations Say They Were Again Attacked by Tehran

Exiled Iranian Kurdish organizations based in northern Iraq reported new attacks from Iran, resulting in injuries to at least two individuals.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

Arming the Kurds: the risky bet of the U.S. and Israel to weaken the Iranian regime

The U.S. is seeking Kurdish support against Iran, with Trump offering potential backing for Kurdish militias considering an offensive against Tehran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 19:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

"Inside, we tremble with joy and fear": US's flirtation with the Kurds in Iran evokes hope in Danish-Iranian

The article discusses the hopes and fears of a Danish-Iranian Kurd regarding US support for Kurds in Iran amidst a backdrop of ongoing conflict.

Mar 5 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

The USA is now flirting with the Kurds in Iran: 'My father's hope of returning home has been strengthened'

The U.S. is developing closer ties with Kurdish forces in Iran, instilling hope in some expatriates, such as an elderly Danish-Iranian man dreaming of returning to his homeland.

Mar 5 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Middle East War: How the USA Involves Iranian Kurds in the War

The article discusses the historical experiences of the Kurdish people in Iraq and their current involvement in the Middle East conflict as encouraged by the USA.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

US reaches out to Iranโ€™s Kurds, but will they be โ€˜hung out to dryโ€™ this time?

The US is engaging with Iranian Kurdish dissident groups amid complex geopolitical dynamics, raising concerns about the historical treatment of Kurds by Washington.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Kurds: A Struggle for Rights and Land in the Middle East โ€“ The Great Challenge of an Attack Against Iran

Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted the US on how to attack Iranian security forces in western Iran as the US and Israel continue their military campaign against Tehran.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The Kurds deny entering Iran, but are preparing: "We will not move until the skies are clear"

Iranian-Kurdish opposition organizations based in northern Iraq refute claims of having crossed into Iran, stating they won't take action without air cover.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

[Editorial] If the US Deploys Kurds Against Iran, a Greater Disaster Will Occur

The US is reportedly considering utilizing Iranian Kurdish rebels in Iraq to overthrow the Iranian regime, which could lead to increased instability in the Middle East.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

New York Times: Pro-American Kurdish Forces Prepare to Penetrate Iranian Territory

Pro-American Kurdish forces based in Iraq are preparing to establish armed units to enter Iran, according to Iraqi government sources and Iranian Kurdish leaders.

Mar 5 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

They attack from the ground

Reports have emerged of a military offensive by Kurdish groups based in Iraq against Iranian forces, which have since been denied, raising tensions in the region.

Mar 5 โ€ข 06:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

Iran's army attacks Kurdish groups in Iraq

The Iranian army has resumed attacks on Kurdish groups located in neighboring Iraq, including recent missile strikes against opposition bases.

Mar 5 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

War in Iran: Kurds, Mossad, and CIA Behind the Next Phase of the War?

Iranian Kurdish armed organizations are reportedly preparing for a potential ground attack against the Tehran regime as part of a wider military escalation involving US-Israeli air operations.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Reports: USA arming Kurds in hope of uprising

Reports indicate that the USA and Israel are arming Kurdish groups in Iran to support an uprising against the Iranian regime.

Mar 5 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

According to the media, Iraqi Kurds have launched an offensive in Iran

Iraqi Kurdish forces have reportedly initiated an offensive against Iranian military positions in response to ongoing airstrikes from the US and Israel.

Mar 5 โ€ข 04:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

'Notion that the Iranian Kurds could trust anything the Americans said would be pretty reckless'

The article discusses skepticism among Iranian Kurds regarding American assurances and the implications of U.S. foreign policy in the region.

Mar 4 โ€ข 23:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Iran: Is Trump Using the Kurds to Overthrow the Regime?

The article discusses the alleged involvement of the CIA in arming Kurdish fighters from Iraq to destabilize the Iranian government, possibly inciting civil war.

Mar 4 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Kurdish activist: We are ready to join the war

A Kurdish activist claims that all Kurdish parties in and around Iran are prepared to join the combat against the Iranian regime in response to military actions by the US and Israel.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
World

USA 'activates' Iranian Kurds. There's a significant Czech trace in their fight

The article discusses the involvement of the USA in supporting Iranian Kurds, highlighting substantial Czech contributions in their struggle.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

The US and Kurds are considering a military operation in Iran, sources say

Iranian Kurdish fighters have had discussions with the US regarding potential ways to attack Iranian security forces in the west of the country, according to Reuters.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

USA is fueling the fire: armed a special group of fighters to spark a rebellion in Iran

The Trump administration is reportedly negotiating military support for Iranian opposition groups and Kurdish leaders in Iraq to incite a rebellion in Iran.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
World

CIA is working on arming the Kurds with the aim of provoking a rebellion in Iran, sources claim

Reports suggest that the CIA is seeking ways to arm Kurdish forces to instigate rebellion against the Iranian government.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

US: Contacts with Kurdish forces for a possible military operation in Iran - The role of the CIA

U.S. contacts with Iranian Kurdish forces are underway regarding a potential military operation against Iran's security forces in the western part of the country.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

US conspiring to cause civil war in Iran, preparing to arm Kurdish fighters

The CIA is reportedly planning to arm Kurdish forces in Iran to incite a popular uprising against the Iranian government.

Mar 4 โ€ข 02:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

The Kurds in the Spotlight for Iran: Trump's Plans, Secret Talks, and Tehran

The article discusses U.S. President Donald Trump's potential support for Iranian groups seeking to overthrow the regime in Tehran, highlighting recent discussions with Kurdish leaders and regional dynamics involving Israel.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Trump Paves the Way to Use the 'Kurdish Card' Against Iran and Attack Targets Azadi Camp in Erbil

An Iranian Kurdish camp in Iraqi Kurdistan was targeted by drone strikes, attributed to Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump engages with Kurdish leaders to potentially exploit Tehran's vulnerabilities.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Makwan Amirkhani reacts to the death of Ali Khamenei

Former UFC fighter Makwan Amirkhani reacted to the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, who died during US and Israeli bombings in Iran.

Mar 1 โ€ข 10:42 UTC

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