CIA Arms Kurds for Iran Uprising
Analysis based on 24 articles · First reported Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated Mar 06, 2026
The potential for a US-backed uprising in Iran, involving Kurdish forces and Israeli support, is expected to significantly increase geopolitical instability in the Middle East. This could lead to heightened oil price volatility and impact defense sector stocks, while creating uncertainty for companies with operations in the region.
The United States===Central Intelligence Agency, under the direction of the Trump administration, is reportedly working to arm Kurdish forces to incite a popular uprising in Iran. This plan involves active discussions with Iranian opposition groups and Kurdish leaders in Iraq, with the aim of providing military support. Iranian Kurdish armed groups, operating along the Iraq-Iran border, are expected to launch a ground operation in Western Iran, anticipating support from the United States and Israel. The Iran===Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has already been striking Kurdish groups. Donald Trump has spoken with Mustafa Hijri, president of the Iran===Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, and Iraqi Kurdish leaders to coordinate efforts. Concerns exist regarding the implications for Iraqi sovereignty and the potential for empowering unaccountable militias, as well as the historical disillusionment of the Kurds with US support.
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