4. What additional factors led to the destabilization of the Mid: What was the role of the Kurdish peshmerga in Iraq’s conflicts, and how did they challenge Saddam Hussein’s regime?

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What was the role of the Kurdish peshmerga in Iraq’s conflicts, and how did they challenge Saddam Hussein’s regime?

Lewis Gant 45m3 · Accepted Answer

The Kurdish peshmerga (militant forces) played a significant role in resisting Saddam’s regime, often receiving support from external actors like Iran during the Iran-Iraq War. Their resistance in the northern regions was a constant source of tension for Saddam’s government.