Why Iranian Kurdish groups are drawing new attention in Iran
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Five major Iranian Kurdish groups have united, raising questions about a potential new front against Tehran from bases in northern Iraq. The White House denies US involvement in any insurgency plan, but analysts say Kurdish groups could play a key role in a broader anti-regime strategy.
Iranian Kurdish groups have united, sparking concerns about a new front against Tehran. The White House denies any US involvement in an insurgency plan. Kurdish groups operate along Iran's western border with Iraq and could complicate Tehran's security response. Estimates suggest 7-15 million Kurds live in Iran, with a long history of repression in Kurdish areas. The united front includes five Kurdish groups, which could potentially launch limited localized offensive operations against Iranian forces.
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