Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp US Eyes Backing Kurdish Militants in Iran, Trump Suggests He 'Forced Israel's Hand,' and More
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Mar 4, 2026 Coverage of U.S. plans to back Kurdish militants against Iran and discussions between Trump and Israeli leaders. Risks of deploying U.S. ground forces and naval escort missions through the Strait of Hormuz are explored. Reports on civilian casualties, a deadly school strike, and tensions over munitions and interceptor shortages are highlighted.
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U.S. Considers Arming Kurds Against Iran
- The U.S. is considering backing Kurdish militant groups to foment uprisings inside Iran.
- Reports cite Trump talks with Iraqi Kurdish factions and leaks that the CIA and Israel may provide arms and air support for cross-border operations.
Congressional Fear Of U.S. Ground Action In Iran
- Lawmakers fear U.S. troops could be sent into Iran as operations escalate.
- Senators including Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley warned briefings suggested open-ended, ambitious objectives and possible boots on the ground.
U.S. Offers Tanker Escorts Through Strait Of Hormuz
- Trump offered U.S. naval escorts and insurance for tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz to keep oil flowing.
- The move responds to IRGC threats closing the waterway and recent tanker drone strikes in the Gulf.