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Trump warns China, Russia against Iran arms sales, claims they promised not to sell
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Trump warns China, Russia against Iran arms sales, claims they promised not to sell

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump warned China and Russia against providing weapons to Iran, stating it would lead to negative consequences.
  • Trump claimed both Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin promised him they would not sell arms to Iran.
  • He asserted that based on his judgment, these two major powers are not involved in the situation with Iran, and any involvement would be detrimental to them.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to China and Russia, cautioning them against engaging in arms sales to Iran. Trump stated that such actions would result in "not good consequences." He further claimed that both Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin had personally assured him they would not provide weapons to Iran.

Xi Jinping told me in our meeting in Beijing that under no circumstances would he provide or sell weapons to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

— Donald TrumpTrump's statement on Truth Social regarding his meeting with Xi Jinping.

Speaking via his Truth Social platform, Trump recounted a recent meeting with Xi in Beijing, where the Chinese leader allegedly promised not to supply arms to the Islamic Republic under any circumstances, a commitment Trump said extends to Chinese companies. "Considering our relationship, I believe his word," Trump added, noting he had also extended a significant favor to Xi.

Considering our relationship, I believe his word.

— Donald TrumpTrump expressing his trust in Xi Jinping's promise.

Similarly, Trump asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin also pledged not to sell arms to Iran, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump suggested his relationship with Putin remains intact, similar to his relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He clarified that he sells weapons to NATO member states, not directly to Ukraine, and that these NATO countries pay in full, with no knowledge of how the weapons are subsequently distributed.

Likewise, President Putin told me that he would not be selling weapons to Iran.

— Donald TrumpTrump's claim about a similar promise from Vladimir Putin.

Trump concluded by stating that, in his assessment, the two major powers frequently mentioned in connection with Iran are not involved. He emphasized that if they were to become involved, it would be "very bad" for them and clearly not in their best interest. This statement follows remarks by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who indicated a potential collaboration between Russia, China, and Iran.

If they get involved, it will be very bad for them. It will certainly not be in their interest.

— Donald TrumpTrump's warning about the consequences of Chinese or Russian involvement with Iran.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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