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Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran 'at all'

Trump said China and Russia would have too much to lose to aid Iran and that any support would be detected quickly, he wrote on Truth Social.

  • US President Donald Trump said he did not believe China and Russia were providing any assistance to Iran in its ongoing war with the United States, dismissing claims made by his critics.
  • Trump argued that Beijing and Moscow had too much to lose by supporting Tehran and said Washington would quickly detect any involvement by either country.
  • The president reiterated his earlier statements that Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin had indicated they would not supply weapons to Iran.
  • Despite Trump’s assessment, reports have raised concerns about possible Chinese assistance to Iran, including alleged military equipment supplies and help in circumventing oil sanctions.
  • China and Russia maintain close relations with Iran, with Beijing condemning US attacks on Tehran and Moscow warning that the conflict could trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
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WTVB broke the news on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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