Trump warns Russia, China against arms sales to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning to China and Russia on Friday, cautioning them against engaging in arms sales to Iran. Trump expressed his belief in the assurances he has received from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin that they are not currently supplying weapons to Iran.

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Therefore, two major Countries that people speak of often in terms of Iran are, in my opinion, not participating.

"Therefore, two major Countries that people speak of often in terms of Iran are, in my opinion, not participating," Trump stated on his Truth Social network. He added, "If they did, it would be very bad for them, Certainly not in their best interests."

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If they did, it would be very bad for them, Certainly not in their best interests.

Trump's remarks come amid reports that Washington is investigating potential targeting information being provided to Iran by Moscow and Beijing, following a series of strikes on U.S. bases. The President recalled a meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing in May, during which the Chinese leader reportedly promised not to arm Iran under any circumstances. "Considering our relationship, I take him at his word," Trump said.

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Chinese president Xi had told me when we met in Beijing in May that he would not arm Iran under any circumstances, considering our relationship, I take him at his word.

Trump also mentioned that Putin had offered a similar pledge, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump noted his own policy of not selling weapons to Ukraine but to NATO countries, who pay full price. He emphasized that the ultimate distribution of those weapons is beyond his knowledge. Trump has often adopted a more deferential stance towards Xi and Putin compared to Washington's allies, asserting that they must be respected as leaders of major global powers.

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He understands that I do not sell Weapons to Ukraine, but to NATO Countries. They pay full price, and how those Weapons are distributed, I have no idea.