General · 12 March 2026
1991 Iraq revolt warns Trump, Netanyahu on Iran
Thousands could die if an uprising in Iran lacks promised military backing, mirroring past failures. Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are encouraging the Iranian people to overthrow their government without offering direct military support. In 1991, Iraqi Shias and Kurds revolted after President Bush urged them to act, resulting in thousands of deaths when US allies did not intervene.
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