According to Axios, on Sunday Trump spoke with Kurdish leaders in Iraq. According to “WSJ”, the president is also trying to involve other local leaders who could take advantage of Tehran's weakness.
What is Donald Trump's plan to overthrow the regime in Iran?
Who did Trump talk to regarding his plan to overthrow the regime?
What role can the Kurds play in this plan?
What is Trump calling on the Iranians to do?
Kurdish offensive in Iran? This is one option
The Kurds have thousands of troops along the Iran-Iraq border and control strategic areas that could play a key role as the conflict escalates. Israel's attack on positions in western Iran has sparked speculation that this has opened the way for a possible Kurdish offensive.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt emphasized in a statement that Trump is in talks with many regional partners. However, she did not confirm whether the president's goals were consistent with media reports.
Donald Trump calls on the Iranians to rise up and take power
Officials noted that Trump has not yet made a final decision on the matter. It is not known whether support for anti-regime groups would include weapons supplies, training or intelligence assistance.
When announcing the launch of joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran, the president called on the Iranians to rise up and take power. As the daily noted, by offering support to armed resistance groups with various goals, Trump goes beyond just calling for rebellion.
Axios recalled that during one of his meetings with Trump in the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who strongly supported attacks on Iran and changing the regime there, suggested turning to the Kurds for such actions. Israel has long had close relations with the Kurds in Syria, Iraq and Iran.
