As the administration reportedly prepares to arm Kurds, history shows the risks of using militias for regime change
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As the administration reportedly prepares to arm Kurds, history shows the risks of using militias for regime change
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March 5, 2026 6:45AM (EST)
By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has ramped up U.S. air strikes on Iran and threatened…
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