Trump's real plan might be coming into view.
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Key Points:
- Reports indicate that President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are encouraging Kurdish militias to rise against Iran’s regime, possibly aiming to fragment the country and incite internal conflict to neutralize its regional threat.
- The Kurds, known for their military effectiveness and long-standing quest for independence, are scattered across several countries without a recognized state, and their involvement in Iran’s conflict is complicated by past betrayals, including Trump’s 2019 withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria.
- Despite some Kurdish militias receiving arms and support from the CIA and targeted airstrikes weakening Iranian Revolutionary Guard positions, there are no clear guarantees from the U.S. or Israel, making Kurdish participation cautious and uncertain.
- The Kurdish uprising risks expanding
