Iranian Kurdish parties say they did not receive U.S. weapons after Trump claimed guns sent to protesters were kept by Kurdish intermediaries, warning the remarks could put them at risk.

Kurds from Iran in Nashville welcome regime change in Iran, but Trump's latest threat to end "civilization" raises alarm for families back home.

Multiple Kurdish groups that oppose Iran reportedly denied receiving any weapons from the United States.

President Trump addressed several major developments around negotiations with Tehran.

One of the biggest targets of Iranian attacks has been in Iraq, against armed Iranian opposition bases in the Kurdistan region. Many opposition fighters see this moment as an chance to go home.

Trump's admission gives credence to Iranian assertion that the January protests were backed by the West to create chaos.

Trump also claimed that the Iranian regime “slaughtered” 45,000 people during the anti-regime protests. | World News

President’s remark appears to be first confirmation of U.S. involvement in aiding protests that wracked Iran for weeks

The protests began on December 28, 2025, after a sharp collapse of Iran's currency. This happened amid soaring inflation, state mismanagement of essential services, and worsening living conditions.

Amidst the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, the Kurdish forces, caught in geopolitical crossfire, face evolving pressures and strategies. As Iran's Revolutionary Guards intensify their crackdown, Kurdish militants remain divided on their role.

The next day Bafel went on the defensive, working to pull the wider Kurdish community back from the brink of war. He appeared on Fox News – a move clearly aimed at Trump’s base – downplaying the idea.