U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying ground forces in Iran and has begun reaching out to internal opposition in Tehran in an attempt to create potential allies aimed at inciting a rebellion against the regime. This was reported by the Washington Post, which noted that in conversations Trump held this week with leaders of the Kurdish minority in Iran and Iraq, he offered 'extensive American air cover' and additional support for Iranian Kurds opposing the regime, so they could seize parts of western Iran. This was told by sources close to the move.