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Donald Trump Claims US Sent Weapons to Iranian Protesters via Kurds, Sparks Controversy
By Aurax Desk | April 06, 2026 | 2 min read
Donald Trump says the U.S. attempted to arm anti-regime protesters in Iran through Kurdish intermediaries, but the claim is disputed and remains unverified.
Anti-government protesters gather during unrest in Iran, where claims have emerged about alleged foreign support.
Donald Trump has claimed that the United States secretly attempted to supply weapons to anti-government protesters in Iran, alleging that the effort failed because Kurdish intermediaries kept the arms instead of delivering them.
Speaking in recent remarks, Trump said “a lot of guns” were sent to Iranian demonstrators during a wave of unrest, but suggested the weapons never reached their intended recipients. The claim has raised fresh questions about Washington’s potential involvement in Iran’s internal protests and whether any covert support was provided.
Kurdish groups operating near Iran’s borders have denied claims they received weapons from the United States.
The comments come amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, with the conflict expanding beyond direct military confrontation into political and covert arenas. The protests themselves were driven by economic hardship and political grievances, drawing widespread participation and prompting a strong response from Iranian authorities.
Kurdish groups have strongly denied the allegation, stating they did not receive weapons from the United States and rejecting claims that they diverted supplies meant for protesters. The denials have cast doubt on Trump’s assertion and underscored the lack of independent verification.
Donald Trump said the U.S. attempted to arm Iranian protesters but claimed the weapons never reached them.
There has been no publicly available evidence confirming that weapons were successfully delivered to protesters, and officials have not provided further details to support the claim. Analysts say the remarks could complicate already fragile diplomatic efforts and risk further escalating tensions in the region.
Sources: Al Jazeera, MSN, Reuters, Hindustan Times
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