Summary
President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. sent guns intended for Iranian protesters through the Kurds, but the Kurds kept the weapons. This statement was made during a phone interview and comes amid U.S. efforts to negotiate with Tehran to end an ongoing conflict. The claim conflicts with a Kurdish representative's statement denying receipt of such weapons.
Key Facts
- President Trump said the U.S. sent guns to Iranian protesters through the Kurds, but thinks the Kurds kept them.
- The statement was made during an interview with Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst.
- The White House and the Iranian foreign ministry have not yet commented on this claim.
- President Trump has previously distanced the U.S. from Kurdish involvement in conflicts with Iran.
- Trump also noted a commitment to aid Iranian protesters amid reports of civilian casualties.
- Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) estimates over 7,000 Iranian protesters were killed; other sources say over 30,000.
- A Kurdish representative stated they did not receive weapons during the protests in Iran.
- The U.S. and Iran remain far apart in negotiations to resolve the conflict.
