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Story summary
- The planned Kurdish invasion of Iran, backed by the United States and Israel, was derailed by media leaks and Kurdish skepticism.
- Initially, tens of thousands of Kurdish fighters were to cross from Iraq to spark a rebellion.
- U.S. President Donald Trump vetoed the plan due to concerns about its success and regional stability.
- The operation's failure strained Israeli–U.S. relations, including Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime Minister of Israel).
