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China Denies Supplying Weapons to Iran, Calls U.S. Tariff Threat Inappropriate

From Tempo · (1d ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • China has denied supplying weapons to Iran, calling U.S. President Trump's threat of a 50 percent tariff on Chinese goods 'inappropriate'.
  • Beijing stated it acts responsibly in military exports and adheres to international obligations, labeling media reports as 'fabrications'.
  • Iran's IRGC warned of using undisclosed military capabilities if the conflict with the U.S. and Israel continues.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly refuted allegations of supplying weapons to Iran, dismissing U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of imposing a 50 percent tariff as baseless. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized China's consistent adherence to responsible conduct in military exports and strict compliance with international laws and domestic regulations. The assertion that media reports about arms sales are entirely fabricated underscores Beijing's stance against what it perceives as unwarranted pressure.

Cina selalu bertindak bijaksana dan bertanggung jawab dalam ekspor produk militer, dan menerapkan kontrol ketat sesuai dengan hukum dan peraturan Cina tentang pengendalian ekspor dan kewajiban internasional yang berlaku. Laporan media terkait sepenuhnya dibuat-buat.

— Guo JiakunChinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson refuting claims of arms supply to Iran.

This strong denial comes amidst escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S., with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) signaling its readiness to unveil unspecified military capabilities should the conflict persist. The IRGC's statement, reported by Iran's Fars news agency, suggests a willingness to escalate if provoked, adding another layer of complexity to the regional security landscape.

Jika AS melanjutkan kenaikan tarif terhadap Cina berdasarkan tuduhan ini, Cina akan merespons dengan tindakan balasan.

— Guo JiakunChinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson warning of retaliation against U.S. tariffs.

Furthermore, China has criticized Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, deeming it a dangerous and irresponsible move that could exacerbate the situation. Guo Jiakun argued that such actions, especially during a fragile ceasefire, would undermine stability and endanger maritime traffic. China advocates for a complete ceasefire and urges all parties to respect existing agreements, pursue political and diplomatic solutions, and work towards de-escalating tensions. Beijing's position, as articulated by Guo Jiakun, prioritizes preventing renewed conflict and maintaining the hard-won momentum of the ceasefire, aligning with its broader commitment to international peace and stability.

Kami belum menggunakan seluruh kemampuan kami dan jika perang berlanjut, kami akan mengungkap kemampuan yang tidak diketahui musuh.

— Hossein MohebbiSpokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on potential military escalation.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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