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.
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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 groups gamble on US support as militias discuss taking arms against regime - 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.
IAEA claims no radiological danger after Israeli-US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites
After Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the IAEA claims no damage to facilities containing nuclear material and no radiological release risk.
Sirens sound in central Israel as Iran, Hezbollah launch coordinated attack
While Israeli media initially reported that the IDF had shot down a missile launched from Iran, sirens sounded moments later in the same areas due to a launch from Lebanon.
Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges Iranian diaspora to sustain pressure on Islamic Republic
In a message directed to Iranians living abroad, Pahlavi said on X that the diaspora had already played an important role in shifting global opinion in recent weeks.
US reveals it is using new suicide drone, taking a page out of Iran's playbook - analysis
The new drones are called LUCAS, an acronym for Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones. They are based in the Middle East.
