Trump Says He'd Be 'Quite Disappointed' if China Arms Iran
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump addressed reports that Iran is purchasing up to 400 Chinese-made rocket launchers, stating the development would be "surprising."
- Reuters reported Tuesday that Iran is purchasing between 300 and 400 man-portable air defense systems from China via Pakistan; both China's Foreign Ministry and the Pakistan Armed Forces denied involvement.
- The alleged purchase of Chinese-made FN-16 and QW-12 missiles is valued at $60–70 million; Secretary of War Pete Hegseth noted "adversary alignment" between China, Russia, and Iran during Senate Appropriations Committee testimony.
- Trump warned that Iran would "get a beating" after the regime launched multiple ballistic missiles on United States forces in the Middle East on July 28, all intercepted by U.S. Central Command.
- Apart from the Middle East situation, Trump asserted the United States remains "far ahead of China in AI," stating he does not want to stop domestic innovators due to excessive restrictions.
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From the supply of MANPADS anti-aircraft missiles to dual-use component chains to satellite information. There is a Chinese shadow behind Tehran's offensive against American bases in the Gulf. "If that were true, I would be disappointed," Trump says. But the strategic embrace is obvious: for Tehran it means military survival; for Beijing it means defending energy and commercial interests
Apparently, China wants to supply Iran with weapons in the war with the US and Israel, which would be in a serious wide statement to Trump's recent assessment.
Donald Trump Warns China That Arming Iran With Air Defences Will Be 'Very Bad' for Them
US President Donald Trump has warned Beijing against supplying air defence systems to Tehran, cautioning that military aid to Iranian forces would trigger serious international friction despite personal assurances from President Xi Jinping. Reflecting on potential arms shipments to Tehran, Trump said he would be 'disappointed' if China stepped in, recalling a personal promise from Xi that Beijing would refrain from shipping military equipment to…
Donald Trump said he would be surprised if it was confirmed that China supplies arms to Iran.
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Times of IndiaTrump says he'd be 'quite disappointed' if China arms Iran
President Trump stated he would be disappointed if China supplied weapons to Iran. He recalled President Xi Jinping's personal assurances against such arms transfers. Reports indicated Iran might receive Chinese missiles and air defense systems soon. Trump also mentioned similar assurances from Russian President Putin regarding Iran. He trusts these leaders will not disappoint him on this matter.
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