Trump Advises Against Kurdish Offensive Into Iran Amid Conflicting Statements

U.S. President Donald Trump clarified that he does not want Kurdish fighters from Iraq to launch an offensive against Iran, citing concerns about complicating the conflict and Kurdish casualties. This marks a shift from his earlier statements supporting such action. The Iraqi government and Kurdistan region denied reports of Kurdish forces crossing into Iran, emphasizing that Iraqi territory should not be used for attacks. Kurdish groups operate across Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Syria, with Iran wary of their militant activities near its borders.