U.S. Considers Ending Military Aid to Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga Forces
The United States is reportedly considering ending its military assistance to the Peshmerga forces of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, a key ally that played a major role alongside Washington in the fight against ISIS.
According to the BBC, Kurdish officials fear such a move could create a major security vacuum and further embolden Iran, which they say has launched hundreds of missiles and drones toward the region since the start of the U.S. and Israeli attacks.
Analysts warn that ending security assistance to the Peshmerga could damage Washington’s long-standing relationship with one of its most important partners in Iraq. They also argue that the decision could send a wider message to U.S. allies across the region: that American support may no longer be guaranteed when strategic circumstances change.
The potential move comes amid heightened regional tensions and growing concerns over the future of security in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.