According to CNN, the United States is contemplating a plan to leverage Kurdish armed groups in order to launch a popular uprising against the Iranian government. The proposal includes the possibility of opening a new front in western Iran, which could divert Iranian security forces’ attention and facilitate protests among the Iranian populace. This strategy aims to destabilize the current regime by instigating internal conflict, thus requiring their military resources to be spread thin.

CIA operatives are reportedly involved in strategizing how to arm Kurdish forces effectively to incite the uprising. Sources familiar with the discussions have indicated that President Donald Trump spoke directly with Kurdish leaders shortly after initiating the military operation against Iran, exploring avenues for U.S.-Kurdish collaboration during the potential operations. The common understanding is that the U.S. is aware of the limitations of conducting ground operations in Iran, thus necessitating the support of local forces like the Kurds to act as change agents within the country.

General Jiří Šedivý commented on the situation, noting that although Kurdish forces have faced recent setbacks, they are still considered formidable players capable of instigating change in Iran. The U.S. sees this as a potential solution to their difficulties in directly intervening in Iran, indicating a shift toward employing proxy forces in complex geopolitical landscapes. This plan raises significant questions about the efficacy and ethical implications of relying on insurgent groups for regime change, as well as the potential fallout within Iran and the broader region if such an uprising were to be realized.