Kurdish Groups Deny Trump Claims of US-Armed Iranian Protesters
Key Takeaways
- Trump claimed the US supplied weapons to Iranian protesters via Kurdish intermediaries.
- Iranian Kurdish groups deny receiving U.S. weapons to arm protesters.
- The remarks cited Fox News interview with Trey Yingst as the source.
Trump's Weapon Supply Claim
Trump told Fox News the US had armed Iranian protesters and thinks the Kurds took the guns.
Several Iranian Kurdish leaders categorically denied receiving any weapons from the United States.
The statements came amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran which began on February 28.
Weapons Shipments Disputed
Trump said the arms were sent through the Kurds and he thinks the Kurds kept them.
The Kurdish forces have not entered the US-Israeli war on Iran.
The situation reflected uncertainty and confusion between Washington and its purported allies on the ground.
Protests and Human Costs
The protests began on December 28, 2025, following a collapse of the rial.
Trump claimed Iranian authorities killed more than 40,000 civilians, a figure with no independent verification.
Iranian officials stated that around 3,100 people were killed and accused protesters of causing damage.
The contradictions about weapon supplies were a microcosm of larger contradictions fueling the conflict.
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