Kurdish opposition wary as Trump urges Iran uprising with unclear U.S. backing
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Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq face uncertainty about U.S. backing after Trump urged Iranians to rise up, with Washington’s strategy unclear and Kurdish forces limited in number, potentially relying on U.S./Israeli support; analysts warn that any move would require buy-in from the Kurdistan Regional Government and could invite Iranian retaliation, making the prospect of Kurdish-led action both enticing and risky.
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