According to a report by The Times of Israel on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Iranian Kurdish militias have been in recent discussions with the United States about the possibility of launching attacks against Iran’s security forces in the country’s western regions.
Three sources familiar with the matter confirmed that the coalition of Kurdish groups, operating from the semi-autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan along the Iran-Iraq border, has been training to carry out such operations. Their stated goal is to weaken Iran’s military capabilities while the United States and Israel continue aerial strikes and missile attacks against strategic targets inside Iran.
The broader objective of the planned offensive is to create space for Iranian opposition forces to rise, particularly in the wake of recent reports indicating the deaths of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials following the U.S.-Israeli campaign that began on Saturday.
A definitive plan or timeline for the operation has not yet been confirmed, with sources speaking anonymously to allow for candid discussion of sensitive military preparations.
The Kurdish forces have requested U.S. military assistance, including potential support from the CIA in supplying weapons and resources. Officials in both Erbil and Baghdad have reportedly been coordinating with Washington to explore options for backing the operation, highlighting the regional and international dimensions of the strategy.
The situation remains fluid, with the Kurdish militias continuing preparations while diplomatic and military communications with the U.S. persist. Analysts suggest that any strike would be closely coordinated with ongoing air operations to maximize the impact on Iran’s military and security infrastructure.