That really may be the way out.
Creating three separate and distinct states that are part of a loose Federation.
The Kurds are basically already set up. The problem is that Turkey and Iran would have to accept a Kurdish state, which might be attractive if they had promises that the kurds would quit territorial claims in those countries.
If the US can calm the Sunnis and Shia..a deal could be made to provide them with their states as well.
Creating three separate and distinct states that are part of a loose Federation.
The Kurds are basically already set up. The problem is that Turkey and Iran would have to accept a Kurdish state, which might be attractive if they had promises that the kurds would quit territorial claims in those countries.
If the US can calm the Sunnis and Shia..a deal could be made to provide them with their states as well.