President Donald Trump stated that the United States attempted to supply weapons to anti-government protesters in Iran during the unrest in January 2026. He made the claim in a phone interview with Fox News on Sunday, asserting that the arms were routed through Kurdish groups. Trump confirmed the effort but acknowledged the weapons did not reach the intended recipients. "We sent them a lot of […] guns," Trump said, without specifying the types or quantities of weapons involved. The protests he referenced unfolded across multiple cities in Iran and lasted several days. The US government has not released official documentation confirming the operation. Iran's government has previously accused foreign powers of attempting to destabilize the country during periods of civil unrest. Trump did not disclose when the arms transfer was attempted or which Kurdish groups were allegedly involved.