Trump reveals US attempted to funnel weapons to Iranian protesters during anti-regime demonstrations
President Trump disclosed that the US government tried to covertly arm Iranian protesters through Kurdish intermediaries during massive anti-regime demonstrations that occurred from late 2025 into early 2026. Trump claimed Iran killed 45,000 of its own citizens during the protests, though this figure cannot be independently verified. Kurdish groups have denied receiving weapons from the US.
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This event sits in the top 6% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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“Trump says US armed Iranian dissidents via Kurds, Kurdish groups deny claim”
“US tried to funnel weapons to Iranian protesters, Trump reveals — and says regime killed 45,000 of its own citizens”
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