Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Trump Says He Would Be Disappointed If China Sells Weapons to Iran
Donald Trump, the U.S. President, told reporters that he would feel disappointed if China sold weapons to Iran.
He said that Chinese President Xi Jinping had personally promised him that China would not sell arms to Tehran.
Trump also mentioned that Russian President Vladimir Putin had made a similar promise.
He warned that if either country did sell weapons, it would be bad for them.
Trump’s comments come after reports that China might send missiles to Iran.
He said he trusts the leaders’ promises and thinks they don’t want to disappoint him.
The U.S. is watching closely to see if China or Russia actually give weapons to Iran.
Trump’s remarks are part of a broader U.S. effort to stop arms from reaching Iran.
He also said that if the countries did sell weapons, it would not be in their best interests.
Trump’s comments show how the U.S. is trying to keep Iran from getting more weapons.
Trump said he would be disappointed if China supplied weapons to Iran.
He reiterated that Xi Jinping personally assured him Beijing would not sell arms to Tehran.
Trump warned that if China or Russia did supply arms, it would be bad for them.
Earlier intelligence reports suggested China might deliver missiles to Iran.
Both China and Russia have given commitments not to arm Iran.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin
- What
- Trump said he would be disappointed if China supplied weapons to Iran
- When
- During an Oval Office interaction (date not specified)
- Where
- Oval Office, Washington, D.C.
- Why
- Trump believes China and Russia have promised not to arm Iran and that doing so would harm their interests
- President
- Donald Trump
- Country of concern
- Iran
- Countries involved
- China, Russia
- Statement
- Disappointed if China sells weapons to Iran
- Commitments
- Xi and Putin pledged not to arm Iran