Hundreds of Kurdish fighters launch ground offensive in Iran from Iraq border
The Kurdish forces operating along the Iran-Iraq border are considered one of the most prominent armed opposition groups confronting the regime in Tehran.
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White House eyes Iran’s future as Khamenei’s son seen as successor
Iranian state TV hacked with message from Crown Prince Pahlavi as regime tightens media control
US used B-1 'Lancer' strategic bombers to strike targets inside Iran, CENTCOM confirms
CIA working to arm Kurdish forces, aims to spark uprising against Iran regime - report
Iranian Kurdish opposition forces are expected to take part in a ground operation in Western Iran in the coming days, a senior Iranian Kurdish official told CNN.
IRGC decentralizes command to survive strikes, warns of ‘strategic surprises’ against US-Israel
The IRGC has tightened its grip on Tehran after the death of Ali Khamenei, shifting to a decentralized command structure that empowers mid-ranking officers to launch independent retaliatory strikes.
Iran warns Israeli embassies worldwide would be targets if Beirut embassy is attacked
"If Israel attacks Iran’s embassy, all of this regime’s embassies will be legitimate targets," Shekarchi said.
Pakistan-Afghan border residents consider fleeing as shelling enters seventh day
South Asian allies-turned-foes have engaged in their worst fighting in years following Pakistani airstrikes on major Afghan cities last week.
Amid war at home, Iran women push on at Asian Cup despite family fears
The conflict erupted after Israel and the US launched air strikes on Iran over the weekend, killing the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, after which Iran launched missiles in response.
Iran reached out to CIA to discuss end of conflict, Trump is saying it's too late - report
The contact landed as Iran’s leadership structure was thrown into deeper disarray by continued Israeli strikes, complicating even the basic question of who can commit Iran to any ceasefire.
Hegseth: US, Israel about to have complete 'uncontested' control of Iranian airspace
Additionally, the leader of the terror unit that tried to assassinate US President Donald Trump was killed by the US in Operation Epic Fury, Hegseth confirmed.
Who are the Kurdish groups and leaders that the US might work with in Iran? - explainer
The US is reaching out to Kurdish Iranian opposition groups as tensions rise, following airstrikes on Iran. Kurdish factions recently formed a coalition to oppose the Iranian regime.
Kurdish militias face high-stakes gamble in potential US alliance against Tehran - interview
Beyond what many see as a recent betrayal, the reality for Kurds in the Islamic regime will likely only worsen if the US and Israel fail to secure regime change.
Iran conflict may push Gulf states toward Israel, but anti‑Israel sentiment persists - interview
Iran’s current strikes could open a window for Israel to improve ties with Gulf states, but caution is needed as fears of Israeli influence and anti-Israel narratives persist, says expert.
