Iranian Kurdish rebel groups based in northern Iraq have stated they are not planning any immediate cross-border attacks into Iran. However, they declared readiness to join a potential US-led ground operation should such an offensive begin. Officials from the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) told AP that their forces would fight alongside coalition troops if a ground campaign starts, though they prefer Kurdish groups not to lead such operations.

PAK official Khalil Naderi said some of their armed members are already inside Iran and could participate in a possible uprising if conditions arise. He added that Kurdish groups maintain contact with the United States and Israel but have not received any military or material support. The statement follows reports suggesting Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq were preparing for cross-border military action.

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq clarified that its territory will not be used as a base for attacks against Iran and expressed opposition to any escalation. Analysts noted that Kurdish regions have become renewed flashpoints amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran tensions.