While the campaign against the Iranian regime has so far been fought primarily from the air—through precision strikes, intelligence warfare, and the systematic dismantling of strategic capabilities—another dimension is now emerging that could significantly influence the final outcome: the entry of Kurdish militias into the conflict. For many in the Middle East, this moment carries historic significance, linking a broader regional confrontation with a century-old Kurdish national aspiration.

The Kurds, numbering roughly 35 to 40 million people spread across Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria, are the largest nation in the world without a state. Over decades, they have developed a formidable military tradition based on guerrilla warfare, mastery of mountainous terrain, high discipline, and deep ideological motivation. Inside Iran, several Kurdish armed organizations operate, most notably groups such as the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI) and Komala, some of........

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