Iranian Kurdish fighters say they’re ready to strike Tehran, waiting for opening

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterMarch 9, 2026 at 09:52 PM

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The Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (KDPI), an Iranian Kurdish opposition group, is prepared to challenge Tehran but is currently waiting to see how the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran unfolds. According to KDPI spokesperson Khalid Azizi, the group is closely monitoring developments and meeting with policymakers in Washington D.C., but has no immediate plans for a ground offensive. The KDPI, based primarily in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, has a long history of conflict with Iran, including a 2018 missile attack on its headquarters. While ready to act, the KDPI is hesitant to initiate conflict without a clear strategy for its resolution, prioritizing a calculated approach to potential involvement. The KDPI is one of the oldest Kurdish opposition movements fighting Iran’s Islamic Republic.

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