Kurdish Fighters: Crossing into Iran for Freedom

0:00On March 5th, Kurdish fighters based in Iraq are gearing up to cross into Iran and join an uprising against the regime. Their commanders say decades of attacks, killings, and genocide have pushed them to this point. Now, with the regime looking weaker amid the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel, they see a real chance to fight for their freedom. These groups have faced recent rocket and drone strikes on their bases, much like American ones nearby. They've been planning this move for years, and leaders like Kareem Parwisi are ready to lead armed units across the border. Fighters are motivated by deep personal losses, including family members killed in past Iranian missile strikes. One Peshmerga member lost his wife and young child four years ago, making the fight intensely personal for many. This moment feels different to them because of better coordination among Iranian opposition groups, widespread dissatisfaction inside the country and growing international support for change. Iran has warned they will bomb Kurdish

1:00areas if they get involved, but fighters say attacks have come regardless for the past 47 years. As tensions rise, it's unclear if Kurdish push could spark a full uprising or lead to more chaos, but these fighters are determined to act while the opportunity lasts.