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Thousands of Iraqi Kurds launch ground offensive against Iranian regime: reports
NY Post ^ | March 4, 2026, | Victor Nava

Posted on 03/04/2026 2:57:22 PM PST by Mr. Mojo

Thousands of Kurdish fighters reportedly crossed Iraq’s border with Iran on Wednesday as part of a ground offensive against the Iranian regime.

US and Israeli officials confirmed the military campaign, according to Fox News and The Jerusalem Post.

Earlier Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied a CNN report that the Trump administration was planning to arm Kurdish fighters.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Iran; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: iran; iranwar; kurds; kurdsleadtheway

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1 posted on 03/04/2026 2:57:22 PM PST by Mr. Mojo
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To: Mr. Mojo

There are still ayatollahs in Iraq, what say they?


2 posted on 03/04/2026 2:59:23 PM PST by rfp1234 (E porcibus unum)
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To: Mr. Mojo

Do these kurds beat women like dogs too or only on Sundays?


3 posted on 03/04/2026 3:02:10 PM PST by toddausauras (47 47 47 )
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To: Mr. Mojo

We know the name of the CIA operation yet?


4 posted on 03/04/2026 3:03:35 PM PST by DesertRhino (When men on the chessboard, get up and tell you where to go…)
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To: Mr. Mojo

Seems this might have been disinformation, as the Iraqi Kurds are denying it. Or maybe they want this quiet, so their homes don’t get destroyed by Iranian short range missiles. Also rumors of Iranian Kurds planning an offensive.

The IRGC base in Marivan, a Kurdish-Iranian town near the Iraq border was just destroyed, so maybe disinformation was used to trigger an IRGC activation so we could strike when the HQ was full.


5 posted on 03/04/2026 3:12:21 PM PST by ETCM (“There is no security, no safety, in the appeasement of evil.” — Ronald Reagan)
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To: DesertRhino

“Operation Hunt Down The Mullahs Like The Scurvy Dogs They Are And Put Them Out Of Business With Extreme Prejudice”


6 posted on 03/04/2026 3:12:24 PM PST by OKSooner (Always CCW when it's not prohibited by law. Even if all you can handle is a .32 long, carry it. )
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To: toddausauras

Actually no. The Kurds are much less radical Islamists and a staunch ally of the USA. They even let women fight in armed combat. No burkhas, veils or head scarves. Just flowing hair, BDUs and effective cross fire!


7 posted on 03/04/2026 3:17:15 PM PST by Alas Babylon! (Conservatives can't afford to sit out. Vote like your freedom depends on it, it does!)
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To: ETCM
I24 News:

According to the official, Kurdish fighters affiliated with the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) began taking combat positions inside Iranian territory on Monday, March 2.

He said Iranian forces evacuated the border city of Mariwan on March 3 and began establishing defensive positions in and around the area.

According to the CPFIK official, PJAK fighters have moved into positions around the southern mountains of Mariwan in western Iran.

He said thousands of PJAK fighters are already deployed inside Iran’s mountainous regions, particularly deep within the Zagros Mountains.

PJAK operates two armed wings: the YRK (Protection Units of Eastern Kurdistan) and the HPJ (Women’s Protection Forces), which the official said are modeled after Kurdish formations in Syria.

The comments come amid several media reports suggesting that Washington may be considering Kurdish groups as potential partners in efforts to pressure the Iranian regime.

A U.S. official speaking to Fox News confirmed the report.

According to CNN, the CIA is exploring plans to arm Kurdish forces with the aim of fomenting a popular uprising inside Iran.

8 posted on 03/04/2026 3:20:29 PM PST by 11th_VA ("I got him before he got me.“ - President Trump)
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To: Alas Babylon!
Okay, one has a scarf, or a watch cap, can't tell. They remind me of Israeli female soldiers:

I heard they castrate prisoners with those fancy Kurd girl rhino handle knifes, too.

9 posted on 03/04/2026 3:20:55 PM PST by Alas Babylon! (Conservatives can't afford to sit out. Vote like your freedom depends on it, it does!)
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To: toddausauras

No, these are the same Kurds that allied with us in Iraq. Their women also put on the uniform and pick up a rifle to fight.


10 posted on 03/04/2026 3:21:49 PM PST by fuzzylogic (welfare state = sharing of poor moral choices among everybody)
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The late Shah and the Kurds were not on good terms.
I wonder if the son has offered them a better deal.


11 posted on 03/04/2026 3:25:22 PM PST by Reily
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To: OKSooner

Kurds Away!

Kurds Hunting Turds

Just Bein’ Kurds

Kurds Just wanna’ have fun


12 posted on 03/04/2026 3:29:59 PM PST by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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To: fuzzylogic

Good to hear thank-you.


13 posted on 03/04/2026 3:32:25 PM PST by toddausauras (47 47 47 )
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To: Mr. Mojo

So what’s the current idea for the boundary of Kurdistan?


14 posted on 03/04/2026 3:34:32 PM PST by fruser1
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Earlier Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied a CNN report that the Trump administration was planning to arm Kurdish fighters.

But they should...

15 posted on 03/04/2026 3:39:58 PM PST by grobdriver (The CDC can KMA!)
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To: Mr. Mojo

The Israelis fully understand that thiswar will be futile unless the current regime is overthrown and the enriched uranium is secured. The Kurds, whoso often have fought and been betrayed, realize that this is their great political opportunity. Suspect the Israelis have promised logistics and air support. The Iranians willbe hard pressed.
Now it is important to go after the web of people who are the backbone of the regime. They control Iran’s economy, military and the goon squads. A good technique would be to dox them, put them on notice and give them a week to get out or face people’s justice.


16 posted on 03/04/2026 3:45:44 PM PST by allendale
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I dont think I’d like to be manning those defensive positions with the enemy having air supremacy


17 posted on 03/04/2026 3:47:34 PM PST by j.havenfarm (25 years on Free Republic, 12/10/25! More than 12,750 replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: Mr. Mojo
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied a CNN report that the Trump administration was planning to arm Kurdish fighters.

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CIA working to arm Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran, sources say

18 posted on 03/04/2026 3:54:11 PM PST by Karl Spooner
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To: Mr. Mojo

FNC’s Jennifer Griffin is reporting that they are Iranian Kurds who had fled to Iraq and are now returning to fight for Iran against the Iranian regime.

Iranian Kurds.

Great news if that’s the case.


19 posted on 03/04/2026 3:55:19 PM PST by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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i hope they were first well armed by the USA/Israeli coalition ...


20 posted on 03/04/2026 4:03:17 PM PST by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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