Prominent Kurdish leaders from Iranian opposition groups in Iraq have addressed the possibility of launching a military operation into western Iran to challenge regime forces. Leaders such as those from the KDPI and Khabat Organisation have confirmed recent contacts with US officials, discussing potential support for cross-border actions.

These groups report preparations for ground operations, with some forces reportedly moving closer to the border. Discussions include US and possibly Israeli backing to foment internal pressure and weaken the Iranian military amid airstrikes.

Such an intervention could open a new front in the conflict, potentially sparking uprisings among ethnic minorities and altering the strategic landscape in the region. The development remains fluid with some Iraqi Kurdish officials issuing cautious statements.