Summary
- US President Donald Trump has thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for maintaining what he described as a “neutral position” during the recent Iran conflict, saying their stance helped ease tensions and support ceasefire efforts.
- Trump specifically praised President Xi, saying China remained “completely neutral” during the crisis and did not send military support or heavy weapons that could have intensified the war.
- The US president contrasted this with some Western allies, suggesting that certain partners did not provide sufficient support during military and maritime operations related to the conflict, including efforts surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump has thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for maintaining what he described as a “neutral position” during the recent Iran conflict, saying their stance helped ease tensions and support ceasefire efforts.
Speaking at a press conference during the G7 summit in France, Trump said both leaders refrained from actions that could have escalated the war or complicated US efforts to limit Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
He stated that China and Russia did not escalate the situation militarily and avoided direct intervention in the conflict. According to Trump, this restraint contributed to a smoother diplomatic environment during the ceasefire process.
Trump specifically praised President Xi, saying China remained “completely neutral” during the crisis and did not send military support or heavy weapons that could have intensified the war. He added that Xi “helped” in indirectly supporting efforts to end the conflict.
He also thanked President Putin, saying Russia similarly stayed out of the conflict and did not take steps that could have worsened the situation. Trump said both countries could have made the situation more difficult but chose not to.
The US president contrasted this with some Western allies, suggesting that certain partners did not provide sufficient support during military and maritime operations related to the conflict, including efforts surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump claimed that coordinated restraint by major global powers helped prevent further escalation, especially at a time when tensions in the Middle East were already high due to fighting involving Iran and Israel.
In response, Chinese officials reiterated that Beijing’s position on the conflict remained consistent, emphasizing calls for peace and an end to hostilities. They stated that China had been working to support de-escalation efforts.
Russia did not immediately issue a formal response to Trump’s remarks.
The comments come as global powers continue to assess the impact of the Iran conflict and the fragile ceasefire agreement that has temporarily paused hostilities in the region.
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