WASHINGTON: As military tensions with Tehran reach a critical point, U.S. officials are reportedly discussing the possibility of providing arms and strategic support to Kurdish militias and other Iranian opposition groups. According to reports from CNN and The Wall Street Journal, high-level discussions involving the CIA and the White House are focused on backing Kurdish forces stationed along the rugged border between Iraq and western Iran to create internal pressure on the regime.
The strategic shift highlights a major dilemma for American planners: while airstrikes can damage surface facilities, eliminating Iran’s nuclear program entirely remains a monumental task. Critical sites like the Natanz and Fordow enrichment plants are buried 80 to 90 meters deep inside mountains, specifically designed to withstand heavy aerial bombardment.
Experts point out that even if physical structures are hit, Iran’s technical expertise and stockpiles of 60% enriched uranium remain a significant factor. Citing historical precedents from the Iraq war, officials suggest that “knowledge cannot be bombed,” leading the U.S. to explore ground-level opposition and long-term disarmament strategies alongside its current air campaign. (TNIE)
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