Israel in Covert Talks with Iranian Kurdish Militias Amid Intensifying Iran War

• Israel is reportedly in year-long talks with Iranian Kurdish militias based in Iraqi Kurdistan to support an offensive against Iran.
• The militias aim to seize Iranian territory, including towns like Oshnavieh and Piranshahr, to establish a semi-autonomous region.
• U.S. President Donald Trump supports a border crossing, and militias have consulted the U.S. on attacking Iran's security forces.
• Thousands of lightly armed fighters are gathering, seeking U.S. and Israeli air support, air defense systems, drones, and artillery.
• Concerns exist regarding Iraqi Kurdish support and potential U.S. betrayal, similar to past events in northern Syria.