President Donald Trump has firmly dismissed the idea of involving Kurdish forces in military actions against Iran. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he stated that while the Kurds are ready to engage, he prefers to keep them out of the conflict, emphasizing the complexities of war.
Trump expressed concerns that Kurdish participation could ignite a civil war within Iran and incite other ethnic groups seeking autonomy. He highlighted the significant risks that such involvement would pose to the Kurdish forces themselves.
According to Iranian state media, Iranian armed forces have already targeted Kurdish positions in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. Reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed to crush any separatist groups threatening Iran’s territorial integrity.
In related developments, on February 28, the United States and Israel initiated a large-scale military campaign against Iran. In retaliation, Tehran launched extensive missile and drone strikes against U.S. bases and allied territories in the Middle East, including Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE, while also blocking the Strait of Hormuz. This situation has prompted the U.S. to seek alternative oil sources, including from Russia.
Media outlets have reported that the CIA is working on arming Kurdish forces to incite a popular uprising in Iran. On March 7, Trump asserted that he no longer requires military assistance from the United Kingdom in the Middle East, claiming that the U.S. has already achieved victory over Iran. Despite his claims, U.S. Central Command anticipates that the conflict with Iran may extend until September.
President Trump has ruled out Kurdish involvement in military actions against Iran, citing concerns over potential civil unrest. This decision comes amid escalating tensions following a U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran and Iranian retaliatory strikes.