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Trump Claims US Sent Guns to Iranian Protesters via Kurds in Fox Interview

US President Donald Trump claimed in a Fox News interview that the United States sent guns to Iranian protesters through Kurdish intermediaries, but he believes the Kurds kept the weapons. He also repeated a disputed claim that the Iranian government "slaughtered 45,000 people" during the anti-regime demonstrations. In stark language, Trump issued an ultimatum, threatening to "blow up everything" in Iran if a deal to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz is not reached by a Tuesday deadline. The remarks highlight the escalating tensions and sharp rhetoric between Washington and Tehran, even as Trump noted "deep negotiations" are ongoing.

Key Points: Trump: US Sent Guns to Iranian Protesters, Kurds Kept Them

  • Trump's gun shipment claim
  • Kurds allegedly kept weapons
  • Threatens major military action
  • Deadline to open Strait of Hormuz
  • Escalating US-Iran tensions
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"US Sent guns to Iranian protestors, I think, Kurds kept them": Trump's claim on Iran's anti-regime demonstrations

Donald Trump claims US sent guns to Iranian protesters via Kurds, who may have kept them. He issues stark military threat over Strait of Hormuz deal.

"we sent them a lot of guns. We sent them through the Kurds, and the President says he thinks the Kurds kept them. - Trey Yingst recounting Trump interview"

Washington DC, April 6

US President Donald Trump claimed that Washington "sent guns" through the Kurds to Iranian protestors during the anti-regime protests. However, Trump believed that the Kurds may have kept them. President Trump told this to Fox News Correspondent Trey Yingst during an interview.

Trey Yingst, recounting the phone interview, said, "President Trump told me the United States sent guns to the Iranian protesters. He tells me 'we sent them a lot of guns. We sent them through the Kurds, and the President says he thinks the Kurds kept them."

Trump also claimed that the Iranian government "slaughtered 45,000 people" during the protests.

The Iranian protests were a series of demonstrations against the Iranian government. The unrest stemmed initially from economic grievances but rapidly adopted political overtones, with many demonstrators demanding broader systemic change. According to rights groups, thousands were killed during the crackdown, while the Iranian government has said more than 3,000 people died in unrest it blamed on "terrorists" backed by Israel and the United States.

Earlier, Trump used unusually harsh language to convey his message, reminding Tehran of his deadline to 'make a deal' or to 'open the Strait', noting that Tuesday will be the day when Washington will wrap up all of Iran's energy and civil infrastructure.

"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F****n' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," he stated in his post.

During an interview with Axios, Trump warned of major military action against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington to end the conflict and open the strategic Strait of Hormuz before the deadline expires on Tuesday, while noting that the US is currently engaged in "deep negotiations" with the Islamic Republic.

Trump said, "There is a good chance, but if they don't make a deal, I am blowing up everything over there," adding that discussions are ongoing and suggested a deal could still be reached before the deadline.

The remarks come amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with diplomatic efforts continuing alongside increasingly sharp rhetoric from both sides.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The casualty figures from both sides are heartbreaking. 45,000? 3,000? Each number is a person with a family. This constant escalation helps no one. The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil, including India's imports. This affects us all.
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Priya S
As an Indian, I'm worried. Any conflict near the Strait of Hormuz will shoot up petrol prices here overnight. šŸ˜Ÿ Our economy is still recovering. World leaders need to talk calmly, not with these threats.
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Vikram M
The language used is undiplomatic and dangerous. "Open the F****n' Strait"? This is how you talk to another sovereign nation? Respect is a two-way street, even in geopolitics. India has always advocated for dialogue, and that's the only way forward.
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Rohit P
If the US sent guns and the Kurds kept them, it shows a massive failure in planning and intelligence. You can't just throw weapons into a complex situation and hope for the best. This isn't a movie.
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Kavya N
The people of Iran are suffering because of their government and now because of foreign interference. We should empathizeā€”imagine if external powers tried to destabilize our country. Peaceful protest is a right, but arming citizens leads to civil war.
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Michael C
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