Trump open to supporting armed militias in Iran
WSJ.COM
'Kurdish advances'
SUMMARY

President Trump is open to supporting armed Iranian militias and opposition groups willing to take up arms to dislodge the Islamic Republic, U.S. officials confirmed.

Trump spoke Sunday with Kurdish leaders operating inside Iran. The Kurds maintain a sizable armed force along the Iraq-Iran border.

The administration is also engaging other local leaders who could leverage Tehran’s current weakness to make territorial or political gains.

Israeli strikes on positions in western Iran have fueled speculation that a ground path is being cleared for possible Kurdish advances.

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