In January, during the mass wave of anti-regime protests that swept across Iran, Trump had vowed that “help was on the way” and urged protesters to take to the streets and seize institutions. But after the regime began its crackdown, reportedly killing tens of thousands, Trump backed down, only beginning military operations against Iran weeks later alongside Israel. He has since said that Iranians should take to the streets only after protecting themselves from the bombing campaign.
“We sent guns, a lot of guns, they were supposed to go to the people so they could fight back against these thugs,” Trump told reporters. “You know what happened? The people that they sent them to kept them,” Trump went on. “They said, ‘What a beautiful gun. I think I’ll keep it,’” Trump claimed, adding: “So I’m very upset with a certain group of people, and they’re going to pay a big price for that.”
In his press event Monday, Trump did not give details about who he was accusing of taking the US weapons. However, on Sunday, Trump was quoted as saying by a Fox News reporter that he blamed Kurdish intermediaries for having taken weapons destined for Iranian dissidents.“We sent guns to the protesters, a lot of them… and I think the Kurds took the guns,” Trump reportedly said. He did not provide evidence for that claim. (Read More)
