US President Donald Trump said China and Russia should not sell weapons to Iran, using a post on Truth Social to underline his warning. His remarks framed the issue as both a diplomatic commitment and a security concern tied to Iran.
According to Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping had told him during a recent meeting in Beijing that China would not provide weapons to Iran. Trump said he accepted that assurance, signaling that he views Xi’s reported position as a direct pledge on the issue.
Trump also said Russian leaders had made a similar commitment not to arm Iran. By linking China and Russia in the same message, he presented both countries as having given clear signals that they would avoid weapons transfers to Tehran.
The statement puts fresh attention on Iran’s military ties with major powers and on how Washington is watching any potential arms deals. Trump’s warning suggests the issue remains a sensitive part of wider US relations with China, Russia and Iran.
