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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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China indirectly supports Iran also militarily, says Sinologist Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik. However, Xi Jinping is clearly not on Iran's side.

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US President Donald Trump warned China and Russia on Friday not to sell arms to Iran, and said he trusted Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin's assurances that they were not doing so yet.

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KERO broke the news on Friday, July 24, 2026.
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