Monday, March 30, 2026-Turkish authorities have been credited with helping to derail a reported plan by Israel — in coordination with the United States — to mobilise Kurdish militia forces as a proxy ground force against Iran in the ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict.
Pro‑government Turkish media and officials say Ankara issued strong warnings and diplomatic pressure that undercut attempts by Israeli intelligence to recruit and deploy Kurdish fighters near the Iranian border to open a new front in the war.
The plan, as described by Turkish outlets, reportedly involved tapping groups linked to Kurdish movements in Iraq and Iran as a “ground force” to stretch Iranian defenses, but Ankara’s objections — including diplomatic engagement with Washington — helped halt the initiative before it was operationalised. The intervention is depicted as part of Turkey’s broader security priorities, particularly its concerns about Kurdish armed groups and regional stability.
Independent reporting also confirms that U.S. and Israeli discussions about supporting Kurdish forces were underway earlier in the conflict, and that media leaks and internal mistrust contributed to the collapse of any large‑scale plan to involve them directly. While Kurdish fighters have not launched an organised invasion into Iran, there have been indications of activity and preparation near border areas.
Analysts say the episode highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play: Kurdish groups are wary of being used as proxies, regional powers like Türkiye are determined to block any strategy that might empower armed Kurdish factions, and U.S.–Israeli considerations about how to weaken Iran have repeatedly intersected with these regional sensitivities.
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