Trump Offers Kurds Weapons, Air Support to Fight Iran

Multiple news snippets report that, shortly after the outbreak of war with Iran, the U.S. under President Trump offered weapons and air support to Kurdish forces so they "can fight Iran on the ground."

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Bhaskar English states the core claim directly: "the US — under President Trump — has reportedly offered weapons and air support to Kurdish Muslims so they can fight Iran on the ground."

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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty summarised U.S. and Israeli claims of a joint campaign that "has \"severely degraded\" Iran's military."

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty noted President Trump urged Iranian military and diplomats to defect—offering immunity and safety—and said the U.S. should help select Iran's next leader.

ARY News records related Trump positioning, quoting "President Trump said he must be involved in choosing Iran's next leader."

Sources use slightly different wording: Bhaskar English refers to "Kurdish Muslims," while other outlets use "Kurdish forces."

The reporting on Kurds situates them as a large, cross-border population with deep historical grievances and a fraught relationship with Washington.

Bhaskar English describes the Kurds’ demographics and identity, noting they number "roughly 30–40 million people... spread across Turkey (~50%), Iran (~25%), Iraq (~18%) and Syria," and that they are often called "the largest nation without a state."

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That piece also highlights a history of betrayal by the U.S., asking whether Kurds will trust Washington again: it "highlights the history of US reliance on Kurdish forces followed by abandonment (saying Kurds were betrayed by the US three times) and raises the question of whether Kurds will trust Washington again to join a fight against Iran."

International political fallout from U.S. actions toward Iran is visible in European reactions, with The Guardian reporting sharp criticism of U.S./Israeli strikes and public pushback in Spain: "A Spanish poll found 68.2% oppose US/Israeli strikes on Iran."

Several sources underline practical limits and U.S. reluctance to commit ground forces even as Washington considers arming local proxies.

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EasternEye quotes Trump saying that deploying U.S. ground troops to Iran would be "a waste of time."

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty records Trump saying he was "not considering U.S. ground troops."

Defence and operational summaries indicate the U.S. and allies have been conducting strikes and claim significant effects on Iranian capabilities.

The Express Tribune reports that "ballistic missile strikes are down about 90% and drone strikes about 83%."

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty describes the campaign as having "severely degraded" Iran's military.

That context may explain a preference for enabling local partners rather than deploying large U.S. ground forces.

Reporting also flags risks and regional consequences if Kurds were to become more directly involved.

The Times of India documents heightened violence and regional spillover, describing strikes in Lebanon, claims of attacks on Iranian cities, and missile exchanges that 'set off air-raid alerts and blasts over Tel Aviv' while Israel said its air defenses were intercepting incoming missiles, illustrating how local escalation has broader effects.

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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty details retaliatory strikes, explosions in Tehran and strikes on sites beyond Iran and Israel, and notes diplomatic and security disruptions: 'the UAE reported intercepting missiles and is considering freezing Iranian assets, and Western embassy staff in Riyadh were ordered to shelter.'

ARY News records Tehran's defiant posture as well, quoting Iran's foreign minister saying Iran is 'ready to confront' and is 'waiting for' any possible U.S. ground invasion, underscoring how arming non-state forces could amplify regional danger.

The Bhaskar English piece frames the arms offer as a reported development and questions whether Kurdish forces will accept U.S. help after multiple perceived betrayals.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and other outlets document U.S. claims about degrading Iranian capabilities, presenting those claims as U.S. or allied statements rather than independently verified facts.

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For example, the sources cite Trump and Pentagon briefings that claim heavy losses.

Together, the sources depict a reported U.S. move to arm and enable Kurdish ground action against Iran while the U.S. shows reluctance to send troops.

The reporting also highlights Kurdish mistrust rooted in past betrayals and warns of widespread regional volatility if local actors are drawn deeper into the fighting.