Trump Warns China and Russia on Iran Conflict Involvement
President Trump dismissed concerns that China and Russia are arming Iran, even as U.S. sanctions target entities for aiding Tehran amid ongoing conflict that has killed 18 service members.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump dismissed concerns that China and Russia are supplying weapons to Iran, asserting both nations are not participating in the ongoing conflict with the United States.
- Following February strikes that killed senior Iranian officials, four intelligence sources suggested Russia may be providing targeting data or drone technology to Iranian forces, prompting the investigation.
- American strikes have continued for 12 consecutive days following attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with 18 U.S. service members killed since the conflict began.
- Trump cited assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping that Beijing would not sell weapons to Iran, writing on Truth Social he takes the leader "at his word."
- Rubio noted Iran is "not ready to make a deal," while reports indicate Trump is weighing a "massive attack" on the country if foreign involvement continues.
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"Not In Best Interests": Trump Warns China, Russia Against Arms Sale To Iran
Trump's comment on Truth Social comes amid reports that Washington is investigating whether Moscow and Beijing are giving Iran targeting information, following a series of strikes on US bases.
'Would be very bad for them': Trump Warns China and Russia Against Arming Iran, Says Xi and Putin Promised No Weapons for Tehran
Donald Trump says Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin assured him China and Russia will not supply weapons to Iran, warning of serious consequences if they do.
President Trump Warns China and Russia of Supporting Iran
There is a level of no-so-subtle pretense within this messaging from President Trump that is not good. As noted in this Truth Social message, President Trump notes it is unlikely that people around Chairman Xi and people around President Putin would be providing military, logistics, targeting or weapons support for Iran for the same reason […] The post President Trump Warns China and Russia of Supporting Iran appeared first on The Last Refuge.
In the course of the Iran war, Tehran is attacking US bases in the Middle East. According to reports, the Iranian military's capabilities point to support from Russia and China. Now, US President Trump is making a statement about this - and he is admonishing the leaders of the major powers.
Iran war latest: Trump warns China and Russia against giving Iran weapons
Donald Trump has warned China and Russia against giving Iran weapons. It comes as Iran said it has targeted multiple US bases across the Middle East. Send us your questions for analyst Michael Clarke to answer in his Q&A on Monday at 1pm.
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