‘We sent guns to Iranian protesters, I think Kurds took them’: Trump on backing Iran unrest
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US President Donald Trump claimed that the US sent guns to Iranian protesters through Kurdish groups, but the Kurds retained the arms. Trump's remarks come amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with the US President warning of further strikes if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
US President Donald Trump said the US supplied weapons to anti-regime protesters in Iran. He alleged that the arms were routed through Kurdish groups but were ultimately retained by them. The US President also claimed that the Iranian regime 'slaughtered' 45,000 people during anti-government protests. Trump warned of further strikes on Iran if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Kurdish community has been involved in the conflict, with several militant groups designated as terrorist organisations by Iran. Iran has targeted Kurdish militant positions in Iraq, accusing them of acting in the interests of Western or Israeli forces.
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