Israel Supports Iranian Kurds Amid Tensions with Iran

Israel is reportedly backing Iranian Kurdish militias to exploit tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Talks between Israeli and Kurdish groups in Iraq have been ongoing. The Kurds aim to capture Iranian towns, but face challenges due to limited support and military capability.

Israel has reportedly intensified bombing campaigns in western Iran, backing Iranian Kurdish militias aiming to leverage the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict to seize vital towns near the frontier, according to well-informed sources.

The prospect of a Kurdish offensive into Iran gained prominence when U.S. President Donald Trump expressed approval for such a move. These Kurdish insurgents pose a significant threat to Iran, already under pressure from an air campaign. The militias have been in consultation with the U.S. to strategize potential attacks against Iranian security forces, as reported by Reuters.

Although Israeli and Iranian Kurdish groups have been in dialogue for a year, the challenges remain formidable due to limited military capability and reluctance from Kurdish political leaders in Iraq. Furthermore, Iran has warned of retaliation, complicating the Kurdish factions' efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)