U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran, as tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran following recent unrest tied to the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump made the assertion on his Truth Social platform and reiterated it during an interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo. He said Chinese President Xi Jinping provided written assurances that Beijing was “essentially” not sending arms to Iran.
According to Trump, he reached out to Xi after intelligence reports suggested China might be offering military support to Tehran. He added that Xi responded in writing, broadly denying the allegations.
Trump also highlighted the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, noting its role in global energy supply. He suggested that China supports efforts to maintain stability in the region due to its heavy reliance on oil shipments passing through the waterway.
China remains Iran’s largest trading partner and a key buyer of its oil, placing it at the center of geopolitical tensions, particularly under ongoing U.S. sanctions against Tehran.
The claim comes as a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran continues to hold after earlier clashes this month. It also precedes a planned U.S.-China summit in Beijing on May 14–15, where trade, security, and broader Middle East issues are expected to be discussed.
So far, Chinese authorities have not issued any official confirmation of Trump’s claim.
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