Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Iran edges toward a major ground war as Kurdish fighters mass on the border. Backed by U.S. and Israeli airpower, a bold offensive could destabilize Iran—or ignite a far wider regional conflict.

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