Iranian Kurd fighters ready for a ground operation ‘if opportunity arises’

In Erbil, Iraq, an Iranian Kurdish group has stated they are prepared for a ground operation against Iran "if the opportunity arises." This announcement follows an Iranian drone attack targeting the group. The report, filed by Al Jazeera's Assed Baig, comes as former President Trump expressed support for an armed uprising against the Iranian government. The Iranian Kurdish fighters' readiness suggests a potential escalation of conflict between Kurdish groups and the Iranian government. The timing of this development coincides with heightened tensions and external support for opposition movements within Iran. The news was published on March 6, 2026.

Iran-backed militias are escalating attacks against the US, Israel, and their allies in the Middle East, particularly in Iraq, in response to a joint US-Israeli offensive against Tehran. These militias, primarily recruited from Iraq's Shia community and directed by Iran's IRGC, have launched attacks from Iraq into Israel, Jordan and Kuwait, targeting US bases and infrastructure. The US and Israel are attempting to degrade the militias' capabilities through airstrikes and special operations. Iraq has become a key battleground in this proxy conflict, though its current leaders are trying to avoid direct involvement. The US is considering mobilizing Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, potentially for operations in Iran. Militias have warned European countries against involvement, threatening their forces in the region.