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Trump Blames Kurdish Intermediaries for Failed Arms to Iran

4/8/2026

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Trump Supports Protesters

U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier efforts to arm Iranian anti-regime protesters failed because weapons were diverted, blaming Kurdish intermediaries.
The remarks were at a White House Easter event, where he reiterated support for Iranian protesters.
An investigative report found plans for Kurdish militia forces to invade Iran were abandoned under various pressures.
Separately, his daycare funding remarks signal a shift toward military spending over social programs, affecting midterm support.

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Trump Threatens Iran

The U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his deadline.
Iranian officials condemned the threats as potential war crimes and said they would escalate actions if targeted.
Trump downplayed civilian impacts and said he would soon reveal further details on military operations in Iran, including the rescue of a downed pilot.

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Trump Supports Protesters

U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier efforts to arm Iranian anti-regime protesters failed because weapons were diverted, blaming Kurdish intermediaries.
The remarks were at a White House Easter event, where he reiterated support for Iranian protesters.
An investigative report found plans for Kurdish militia forces to invade Iran were abandoned under various pressures.
Separately, his daycare funding remarks signal a shift toward military spending over social programs, affecting midterm support.

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