Uncertainty regarding U.S. and Israeli military objectives is hindering Iranian Kurdish opposition groups’ potential uprising against the Islamic Republic, despite encouragement from President Trump. Kurdish forces, well-organized yet outnumbered by Iranian troops, may rely heavily on U.S. or Israeli support for any ground operations. Historical experiences with U.S. alliances have left Kurdish groups cautious, as past betrayals raise doubts about the reliability of American backing in their efforts against Tehran.
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