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The Kurds are conducting a guerrilla war inside Iraq. If Iraq weren't tied down, they could put more into Syria. [Described the program.]

The danger is the Kurds will collapse.

What does this do to our argument about supplying out of active units?

The numbers aren't that significant.

Let's go ahead.

The Iranians have asked about sending troops in. The CIA guy is opposed. We said it is their decision -- I favor it but I hate to be on record because of all the leaks.

I read that the Iraqi army is unhappy. Are the Kurds reliable? CLASSIFIED BY

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