Kurds have been jumping borders for several months. There were Kurds a couple of months ago that crashed the border from Turkey to help their Kurdish brothers in their fight in Syria. So yes, Kurds crossing into Iran is almost certain.
The CIA is arming Kurdish fighters. Many of them are already battle-hardened in a sense. Giving arms to average Iranians is not a good idea. They mostly have never handled firearms in their lives and know very little about actual fighting. Yes, they are brave. But it is going to take more than mere bravery to bring down this regime. There will be needed some kind of armed ground force to take on the hardliners of the IRGC and Security Forces. The Kurds are the best choice for this mission.
At some point it is likely that Iran’s regular army will come out in support of the people and settle scores with the IRGC. It appears they have not participated so far.
You are most correct. In fact, it is known that the Iranians, in order to topple this Islamic regime, will need help from people on the inside like the Artesh. The Artesh is the regular Army and are recruited from among average Iranian citizens. They are not the radicalized IRGC that are often familially connected. So, the Artesh are the most likely to defect in any significant numbers. The Artesh was not really visible from videos I saw when the Security Forces were opening fire on the civilians. I heard that some were refusing orders and standing down - including some officers. I think if members of the Artesh link up with Kurdish fighters they could actually have a chance to bring it all down. That is the plan from what I understand.
Since the beginning of the uprisings, thousands supposedly registered defections through the Crown Prince's organizations. Some have refused to turn their guns on their own citizens. Many more however are waiting for the right time to act. We have to remember, this regime has been brutal in its crackdowns. Some soldiers have already been arrested and taken away by the Basij and Security Forces. They have to be very careful they are not exposed too early. There are internal spies. For their own safety, and the safety of their families, the timing is crucial for them as to when to act. From what I have heard from other Iranians about how this regime operates, who am I to sit on the sidelines and pass judgement regarded when and where they should act. They will know when the time is right. Defections have already started from what I have seen.
Given the communication blackouts in the country right now, getting info is very difficult. We can only pray at this point for the brave people of Iran along with being informed and educating others about what is happening there. Educated people are less likely to fall for the propaganda. That is why this forum exists.
Kurdish-inhabited areas span a broad region across the Middle East, primarily in mountainous and plateau zones where Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria meet. The core Kurdish homeland, known as Kurdistan, is divided among these countries:
Turkey (Turkish Kurdistan or Northern Kurdistan): The largest Kurdish population resides here, estimated at 6 to 8 million, concentrated in the eastern and southeastern provinces including Diyarbakır, Van, Bitlis, Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Bingöl, Elazığ, Tunceli, Erzurum, and Kars. This region extends from the Taurus Mountains into the Zagros foothills.
Iraq (Southern Kurdistan): Kurds form the majority in three governorates—Erbil, Duhok, and Sulaymaniyah—and are a significant population in Kirkuk. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) operates as an autonomous entity in this area.
Iran (Eastern Kurdistan): Kurds live mainly in the northwestern provinces of Kermanshah, Ilam, Kurdistan, and West Azerbaijan, with a population estimated at 8 to 12 million. The Iranian province of Kordestan is named after the Kurds, though the region is officially recognized as part of Iran.
Syria (Western Kurdistan): Kurds are the largest ethnic group in northern Syria, particularly in the Kobanî, Afrin, and Cizîrê (Ras al-Ayn) cantons. The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) governs these areas, though parts of Afrin were occupied by Turkey in 2018.
Other regions: Smaller Kurdish communities exist in Armenia (around 30,000), Azerbaijan, Lebanon, and the Caucasus, with diaspora populations in Germany, the United States, and other Western countries (around 2 million total).
Despite the lack of a sovereign state, Kurdish ethnic presence is most dominant in these four countries, with cultural, linguistic, and political continuity across the region.
Kurds have been jumping borders for several months. There were Kurds a couple of months ago that crashed the border from Turkey to help their Kurdish brothers in their fight in Syria. So yes, Kurds crossing into Iran is almost certain.
The CIA is arming Kurdish fighters. Many of them are already battle-hardened in a sense. Giving arms to average Iranians is not a good idea. They mostly have never handled firearms in their lives and know very little about actual fighting. Yes, they are brave. But it is going to take more than mere bravery to bring down this regime. There will be needed some kind of armed ground force to take on the hardliners of the IRGC and Security Forces. The Kurds are the best choice for this mission.
At some point it is likely that Iran’s regular army will come out in support of the people and settle scores with the IRGC. It appears they have not participated so far.
You are most correct. In fact, it is known that the Iranians, in order to topple this Islamic regime, will need help from people on the inside like the Artesh. The Artesh is the regular Army and are recruited from among average Iranian citizens. They are not the radicalized IRGC that are often familially connected. So, the Artesh are the most likely to defect in any significant numbers. The Artesh was not really visible from videos I saw when the Security Forces were opening fire on the civilians. I heard that some were refusing orders and standing down - including some officers. I think if members of the Artesh link up with Kurdish fighters they could actually have a chance to bring it all down. That is the plan from what I understand.
Since the beginning of the uprisings, thousands supposedly registered defections through the Crown Prince's organizations. Some have refused to turn their guns on their own citizens. Many more however are waiting for the right time to act. We have to remember, this regime has been brutal in its crackdowns. Some soldiers have already been arrested and taken away by the Basij and Security Forces. They have to be very careful they are not exposed too early. There are internal spies. For their own safety, and the safety of their families, the timing is crucial for them as to when to act. From what I have heard from other Iranians about how this regime operates, who am I to sit on the sidelines and pass judgement regarded when and where they should act. They will know when the time is right. Defections have already started from what I have seen.
Given the communication blackouts in the country right now, getting info is very difficult. We can only pray at this point for the brave people of Iran along with being informed and educating others about what is happening there. Educated people are less likely to fall for the propaganda. That is why this forum exists.
This is the single most interesting thing that has happened there. Trump is BRILLIANT!
Holy shit! No matter what country we invade we find Kurds.
Maybe they are the lost tribe?
The Kurds are the descendants of the Medes, is this rise of the Medo-Persian Empire?
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Good point.
Payback can be a b*tch.
The CIA has been causing shit for decades. Do we trust them now? Does Trump have them under control ?
Kurdish-inhabited areas span a broad region across the Middle East, primarily in mountainous and plateau zones where Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria meet. The core Kurdish homeland, known as Kurdistan, is divided among these countries:
Turkey (Turkish Kurdistan or Northern Kurdistan): The largest Kurdish population resides here, estimated at 6 to 8 million, concentrated in the eastern and southeastern provinces including Diyarbakır, Van, Bitlis, Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Bingöl, Elazığ, Tunceli, Erzurum, and Kars. This region extends from the Taurus Mountains into the Zagros foothills. Iraq (Southern Kurdistan): Kurds form the majority in three governorates—Erbil, Duhok, and Sulaymaniyah—and are a significant population in Kirkuk. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) operates as an autonomous entity in this area. Iran (Eastern Kurdistan): Kurds live mainly in the northwestern provinces of Kermanshah, Ilam, Kurdistan, and West Azerbaijan, with a population estimated at 8 to 12 million. The Iranian province of Kordestan is named after the Kurds, though the region is officially recognized as part of Iran. Syria (Western Kurdistan): Kurds are the largest ethnic group in northern Syria, particularly in the Kobanî, Afrin, and Cizîrê (Ras al-Ayn) cantons. The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) governs these areas, though parts of Afrin were occupied by Turkey in 2018. Other regions: Smaller Kurdish communities exist in Armenia (around 30,000), Azerbaijan, Lebanon, and the Caucasus, with diaspora populations in Germany, the United States, and other Western countries (around 2 million total). Despite the lack of a sovereign state, Kurdish ethnic presence is most dominant in these four countries, with cultural, linguistic, and political continuity across the region.
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