politics
April 7, 2026
Trump says US sent weapons to Iranian protesters in January
President Donald Trump has told Fox News the US supplied arms to Iranian protesters earlier this year, claiming Kurdish intermediaries kept the shipments
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump claims the US sent 'a lot' of weapons to Iranian protesters in January.
- Trump alleges that Kurdish intermediaries intercepted the weapons instead of delivering them to the protesters.
- The US-Israeli intelligence agencies reportedly sought to destabilize Iran during the protests.
- Former CIA chief Mike Pompeo praised the protests, and Mossad reportedly presented a destabilization plan.
- Despite US-Israeli efforts, Tehran consolidated its control, and a Kurdish offensive did not materialize.
- The article notes the US history of supplying arms to groups aligned with its strategic goals.
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