Here come the KURDS! Let's go!

[Mac-7]

Kurds?

No Kurds?

IMO it won't make much of a difference

There are unverified reports the some iranian police are changing sides

 

[Failzero]

No, it doesn't. The problem is Trump doesn't have a crystal ball either, he's just trying to scare Iran.

Literally Iran KNOWS that A) The US doesn't have boots on the ground. B) The US doesn't have enough ammo to see this through.

Scare ?

 

[TruthSeeker112125]

No, they're hardened fighters that have been fighting ISIS for years.
They are there to help. They have their own area right outside of Iran.

After America turning it's back upon the Kurds in Syria repeatedly,.....and their now more, or less being forced to blend in to Syria's new army,..... I'm amazed that any Kurds would trust America.

 

[Failzero]

After America turning it's back upon the Kurds in Syria repeatedly,.....and their now more, or less being forced to blend in to Syria's new army,..... I'm amazed that any Kurds would trust America.

Trust Trump you mean ?

 

[leftwinger]

Kurds are an Iranic ethnic group indigenous to the mountainous region of Kurdistan, which spans parts of southeastern Turkey, northeastern Syria, northern Iraq, and western Iran. They are the fourth largest ethnic group in the Middle East, with an estimated 30 to 45 million people worldwide, making them the largest stateless nation globally.

 

[leftwinger]

Language: They speak Kurdish, a West Iranian language with several dialects (e.g., Kurmanji, Sorani, Southern Kurdish), and many are bilingual in Turkish, Persian, Arabic, or other regional languages.

Religion: The majority are Sunni Muslims, primarily following the Shafi'i school, with significant minorities practicing Shia Islam, Alevism, Yazidism, Yarsanism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and other faiths.

Culture: Kurds have a distinct cultural identity rooted in shared history, traditions, and a nomadic heritage, though many now live in urban centers. Their society has historically been organized around tribes led by sheikhs or agas.

Historical Context: Despite periods of autonomy and influential dynasties (like the Ayyubids), Kurds have never achieved a sovereign nation-state. The Treaty of Sèvres (1920) promised an autonomous Kurdistan, but it was never implemented. The Treaty of Lausanne (1923) erased any mention of Kurdish statehood, leading to decades of political struggle.


Modern Status:
Iraq: The Kurdistan Region of Iraq enjoys autonomy with its own government, parliament, and military (Peshmerga).
Syria: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led coalition, controls parts of northeastern Syria and has been supported by the U.S. in fighting ISIS.
Turkey & Iran: Kurds face ongoing political repression and restrictions on language and culture, though they remain a significant minority in both countries.
Despite being divided among four nations, Kurds maintain a strong shared ethnic identity, a common language, and a persistent aspiration for greater autonomy or independence.

 

[leftwinger]

What a silly war .... oh well...

Less Terrorism will be a good thing.

 

[TruthSeeker112125]

Trust Trump you mean ?

Both