Trump 'open to supporting Iranian militia groups' as WW3 fears soar in Middle East

Donald Trump is open to supporting armed militia groups in Iran, according to reports citing US officials. The US president is willing to back factions prepared to take up arms against Tehran's regime, the Wall Street Journal reported, as pressure mounts on the country's leadership.

Mr Trump spoke on Sunday with Kurdish leaders and is continuing to engage other regional figures, officials told the newspaper. The Kurds maintain a sizeable force along the Iraq-Iran border, and their proximity to western Iran has fuelled speculation they could play a role in any effort to challenge Tehran's authority. US officials cited by the Wall Street Journal said the outreach forms part of discussions about supporting groups willing to overthrow the regime, though no final decision has been made. The newspaper said no determination has been reached on whether Washington would move beyond talks, including supplying weapons, training or intelligence to anti-regime factions. It added that any such step could see Iranian groups operate as ground forces with at least verbal backing from the United States.

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