Kurdish Fighters Invade Iran, US Backs Opposition

0:00On March 5, thousands of Kurdish fighters based in Iraq have launched a ground invasion into Northwestern Iran. A U.S. official confirmed the offensive started on Wednesday, marking a bold move by these battle-hardam militias against Tehran. President Donald Trump spoke with leaders of Iraq's main Kurdish parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, on Sunday. Night to discuss the escalating tensions. Meanwhile, the CIA has been looking into plans to arm these groups and fuel a larger uprising inside Iran. These Kurds stand out as the best organized part of Iran's scattered opposition, with years of combat experience from battling the Islamic State in A. Long history of clashing with Iranian rulers, from the Shah's era to the current regime. The incursion puts Iraq's Kurdish region in a tough spot, facing recent drone and missile strikes from Iran and its allies that have hit U.S. bases, the herbal consulate, and local sites causing power outages and damage, despite most interceptions.

1:01Iraq has pledged to block any border crossings by opposition groups, sending extra security forces while navigating friction with Tehran-backed militias as the conflict threatens to widen across the region.