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Trump blames Kurds for withheld Iran protest weapons

Published Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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Donald Trump has accused Kurdish groups of withholding weapons intended for Iranian protesters. However, Kurdish factions across Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Iranian Kurdish organizations have denied receiving any such weapons from the US.

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  • Kurdish factions in Iraq, Turkey, and Syria, as well as Iranian Kurdish organizations, categorically denied receiving any weapons from the US.

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  • Deutsche WelleCenter

    The article critically examines Donald Trump's claims about Kurdish groups withholding weapons for Iranian protesters, presenting denials from Kurdish factions and expert analysis suggesting political deflection.

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