Trump drops major statement on Iran: what China and Russia told him

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he does not believe that China or Russia are supplying weapons to Iran, citing assurances he received from the leaders of both countries.

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has said he does not believe that China or Russia are supplying weapons to Iran, citing assurances he received from the leaders of both countries.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had assured him that Beijing would not provide weapons to Iran under any circumstances. According to Trump, the Chinese leader also stated that the policy applies to Chinese companies, preventing them from supplying arms to Tehran.

Trump said he trusts President Xi’s commitment in the context of U.S.-China relations and believes China is adhering to that position.

The U.S. president also said Russian President Vladimir Putin had informed him that Moscow would not sell weapons to Iran.

Trump’s remarks come amid continued international attention on Iran’s military capabilities and regional security. However, he did not provide additional details or evidence to support the statements, nor did he elaborate on whether the assurances were part of recent diplomatic discussions.

The comments reflect Washington’s ongoing focus on limiting the transfer of advanced military equipment to Iran as regional tensions and global security concerns continue to evolve.