Kurdish opposition mulls whether to trust Trump after Iran uprising call

Al JazeeraEN 6 min read 100% complete by Simon Speakman CordallMarch 6, 2026 at 04:24 PM

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Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian Kurdish opposition groups are hesitant to act on President Trump's call for an uprising due to uncertainty about US and Israeli war aims. These groups, based in Iraqi Kurdistan, represent a potentially organized and experienced challenge to the Iranian government. Despite recent efforts to unify and coordinate, they are wary of committing to action without a clear understanding of Washington's long-term plans and goals in Iran. The US has not clearly explained the reasons for the attacks on Iran or what its plans might be beyond them. The Kurdish groups are assessing the risks of fighting the Iranian government without assurances of sustained support.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 40% Erbil 40% Iraq ×240% Tehran ×240% Islamic Republic ×250% Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan 50% Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) 60% Israel ×270% United States ×380% Donald Trump ×280% Iran ×990%

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iranian kurds 90% iran 90% kurdish opposition 80% uprising 80% us-israeli strikes 70% opposition groups 70% donald trump 60% islamic republic 50% military experienced 40% political networks 40%

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