Trump Accuses Kurds of Withholding U.S. Weapons for Iran Foes

President Donald Trump expressed sharp disappointment with Kurdish groups on Monday, accusing them of withholding U.S.-supplied weapons intended for opponents of the Iranian regime during the recent U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said the Kurds had kept guns and ammunition that were meant to arm Iranian protesters and anti-regime forces. "The people of Iran are watching it, they want to go out on the streets, but they have no weapons, they have no guns," Trump stated. "We thought the Kurds were going to give us weapons, but the Kurds disappointed us. The Kurds take, take, take." He added that Congress views the Kurds favorably, noting, "They have a great reputation in Congress. Congress says they fight hard. They fight hard when they get paid."

The remarks stem from the U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran, which began in late February. Early reports suggested the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency had armed Kurdish groups in Iraq for potential operations into Iran, and Trump initially voiced support for such involvement. However, he later reversed course, telling reporters, "They're willing to go in, but I've told them...