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Originally Posted by Pete
Yes - but even if it was only formed from one of the countries none of the others would agree. It would give the Kurds a secure place to launch activities from into the other regions.
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Would it also force Iran and Iraq to divide their attentions between the new nation and Israel? If this were to occur, what would be the likelihood of an alliance between the Kurdish nation and Israel?
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