Kurdish Forces Did Not Cross Into Iran, Multiple Sources Say
Mar 5th 2026
Multiple well informed sources, Kurdish parties and Kurdistan Region officials told reporters that no Kurdish forces have crossed into Iran despite earlier unconfirmed claims and heightened regional tensions.
- Kurdish opposition groups and KRG officials denied any ground offensive or border crossings into Iran.
- Initial reports, including a deleted post by an Axios reporter, suggested an operation but were later described as unconfirmed.
- Some US sources were quoted as backing Kurdish action, while White House and other US officials called those reports false.
- Five main Iranian Kurdish parties announced a coalition in February but said any movement would be declared by the coalition itself.
- Kurdistan Region leaders say they will not join conflicts and have taken precautions amid ongoing Iranian strikes and regional tensions.