Trump Claims China and Russia Won’t Arm Iran, Warns of Consequences
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2026: US President Donald Trump has claimed that both China and Russia have assured him they will not provide or sell weapons to Iran, saying such a move would be against their own strategic and economic interests.
Speaking during a media interaction, Trum’p said Chinese President Xi Jinping personally assured him during a recent meeting in Beijing that China would refrain from supplying arms to Iran. According to Trump, the commitment also extends to Chinese companies, which he said would not be permitted to sell military equipment to Tehran.
The US president added that he trusted Xi Jinping’s assurance, describing the understanding as an important step in maintaining regional stability while highlighting the broader relationship between Washington and Beijing.
Trump also stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin had conveyed a similar position, saying Moscow would not sell weapons to Iran. He noted that Putin had drawn a distinction between direct arms sales and the transfer of military equipment through allied countries, referring to NATO’s role in supporting Ukraine.
According to Trump, the two countries most frequently mentioned in discussions about potential military support for Iran are not planning to become directly involved. He warned that if either China or Russia were to reverse course and supply weapons to Tehran, it would ultimately harm their own interests.
Trump Targets European Union Over Tech Company Fines
In the same remarks, Trump criticized the European Union over financial penalties imposed on major American technology companies, accusing the bloc of unfairly targeting US businesses.
He claimed the EU had imposed multibillion-dollar fines on Apple, Meta, Amazon, and Google, arguing that the penalties were unjustified and discriminatory. Trump warned that Washington would not tolerate what he described as unfair treatment of American companies.
The US president said he had urged the European Union to withdraw the fines and cautioned that failure to do so could prompt the United States to initiate a Section 301 trade investigation, potentially leading to new tariffs on European goods.
The comments come amid ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and renewed trade disagreements between the United States and the European Union. While Trump’s statements outline his administration’s position, neither China nor Russia had immediately issued official public responses to his claims at the time of his remarks