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Kurdish-led attacks across western Iran raise the possibility of a renewed insurgency as fragile US–Iran diplomacy continues; Kurdish opposition groups warn any deal with Tehran could strengthen the regime, while Iran blames separatists for violence that has killed security forces and heightened border-area tensions.
Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq face uncertainty about U.S. backing after Trump urged Iranians to rise up, with Washington’s strategy unclear and Kurdish forces limited in number, potentially relying on U.S./Israeli support; analysts warn that any move would require buy-in from the Kurdistan Regional Government and could invite Iranian retaliation, making the prospect of Kurdish-led action both enticing and risky.
Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are reportedly on standby to enter Iran for a cross-border operation, with some fighters moved toward the border and U.S. officials discussing support; Komala and PAK say they could cross within days, while Iraqi Kurdish leaders weigh risks of escalation and Tehran retaliation. The White House has not pledged to arm a specific faction, and any entry could signify a major escalation with regional spillover.